The Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs offers online and in-person humanitarian training courses for humanitarian students and practitioners around the world. Each course for Fall 2024 is designed to prepare current and future aid workers with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively to humanitarian crises and disasters.
Upon completing the requirements for each course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Fordham University.
HUST 5013: Fundamentals of Humanitarian Action
Tuesdays 5:30 pm-7:15 pm l Online Synchronous
This course will introduce students to the principles of humanitarian action through three modules on (1) Defining Humanitarian Assistance, (2) Management, and (3) Strategic Planning. The aim of the course is to provide an overview of the critical aspects of international humanitarian coordination from an organizational perspective.
Upon fulfilling the course requirements described in the syllabus, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Fordham University.
How to register
To apply to an In-Person or Online Humanitarian Training Course:
- Create an application here
- Select "Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs"
- Select Online Humanitarian Training Course
- Select credit option
- Select online course or courses
Course Application and Registration Inquiries:
Brendan Cahill, Executive Director
Email: brcahill@fordham.edu and cc iiha@fordham.edu
