What you will learn

Complete all modules and achieve an international certificate

  • Why Humanitarian Security

    Watch this introduction that sets the stage for the course. This is a complementary module (free of charge).

  • Hostile Environment Awareness

    Develop awareness of hostile and violent environments. Learn fundamental risk management by identifying threats, evaluating risks, and formulating a mitigation strategy.

  • Operational Field Security

    Discover the techniques, tools, and procedures that help you stay safe as you implement programs in complex environments. Topics include security during aid distributions, movement SOPs, dealing with checkpoints, and more.

  • Explosive Hazard Awareness

    Learn to identify the risks of explosive hazards in conflict-affected environments, as well as protocols and guidelines for action.

  • Threat & Critical Incident Response

    Learn mitigation strategies for specific threats you might encounter in hostile environments. Topics such as behaviour under fire or surviving an active shooter are based on real-life scenarios.

  • Virtual Classroom

    Join fellow learners in a Zoom video conference to discuss the outcomes of your study, clarify remaining points, and express ideas to your peers. Held regularly every first weekend of the month.

Course curriculum

  • 1
    Course Guide
  • 2
    MODULE 0: Why Humanitarian Security?
  • 3
    MODULE I: Awareness of Hostile & Violent Environments
  • 4
    MODULE II: Explosive Hazard Awareness
  • 5
    MODULE III: Operational Field Security
  • 6
    MODULE IV: Dealing with Specific Threats
  • 7
    Useful Resources
  • 8
    Next steps
  • Course Introduction video: Learn about this course Course Requirements Introducing the Instructors Welcome: Introduce yourself Instructions on how to use Thinkific
  • Lecture video: The Shrinking Humanitarian Space and the Need for Security Humanitarian Security is about Risk Management Self-survey: Please take this self-test to determine your level of knowledge regarding field security . This will help us to compare your starting level with your end-of-course performance.
  • Training Material for downloading Video Lecture 1.1: The Security Context Assignment 1.1: Security Actor Mapping Lesson 1.1: Understanding Risk Video Lecture 1.2: Identifying threats Lesson 1.2: Identifying threats Video Lecture 1.2 (continuation): Risk Assessment / Risk Evaluation Lesson 1.2 (continuation): Risk Assessment Assignment 1.2: Risk Assessment Assignment 1.3: Enhancing Security Measures Lesson 1.4: Personal security Recap and Conclusion ZOOM Virtual Classroom for Module 1 - Register now!
  • Download training material Lesson 2.1: Mine Risk Awareness Video Demonstration: Mine Field Protocol and Mine Accident Response Lesson 2.2: Awareness of UXOs Lesson 2.3: Awareness of IEDs Video Demonstration: Moving through a Suspected Explosive-Contaminated Area Lesson 2.4: SOP in a Contaminated Area Test your learning: Explosive Hazard identification and appropriate action
  • Download training material SOP 3.1: Preparing for the Field Video Lesson 3.1: The GO Bag Video Lesson 3.1: Pre-Departure Vehicle Check Video Lesson 3.1: Mission Preparation SOP 3.1 (continuation): Movement SOPs Video Lesson 3.2: Crowds, protests, and large gatherings SOP 3.2: Dealing with Crowds, Protests, and Large Gatherings SOP 3.3: Enhancing Security During Aid Distribution Video Lesson 3.3: Security Set-up for Distribution Assignment: Planning aid distribution in a newly liberated area Video Lesson 3.4: Dealing with Security Forces in Frontline Areas SOP 3.4: Dealing with Security Forces SOP 3.5: Stay out of the range of fire Video Lesson 3.5: Distance Management in Frontline Areas Test your learning: Dealing with Security Forces
  • Download training material Welcome to Module IV Video Scenario 4.1: Road Traffic Accident SOP 4.1: Behavior during a Road Traffic Accident Video Scenario 4.2: Field Team under attack SOP 4.2: Behavior when under fire Video Scenario 4.3: Open field attack (cross-decking) Test your learning: What would you do? SOP 4.4: Active shooter awareness Video Scenario 4.4: Surviving the Active Shooter (courtesy of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency) ZOOM Virtual Classroom for Modules 2 / 3 / 4 Register Now!
  • Download Bonus Material: SEI Field Guide Advocacy video: Nigeria in 2016
  • Additional Reading Materials More resources for you Before you go, please fill out a quick evaluation to help us improve our services to you. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY regarding filmed scenarios

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