Humanitarian Information Management & arcGIS

Course Overview

This training equips humanitarian professionals with the skills to collect, analyze, manage, and disseminate critical data during emergencies. Effective information management is vital for decision-making, coordination, and response in crises such as natural disasters, armed conflicts, and health emergencies.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles and importance of Humanitarian Information Management.
Collect and analyze data using modern tools and methodologies.
Create and disseminate information products that support decision-making.
Apply humanitarian data standards to ensure responsible and secure data use.
Strengthen coordination and collaboration through shared datasets and tools.

Target Audience

Humanitarian and NGO staff
Information management officers
Program managers and field coordinators
GIS and data analysts working in crisis response
Journalists and researchers focusing on humanitarian data

Duration, Format & Location

Duration

4 days

Format

Classroom training with practical simulations

Location

Syria

Enroll in This Course

$1200 -> $400

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Course Modules

$49.99

Introduction to Humanitarian Information Management

Principles and importance of HIM
Information needs in humanitarian contexts
Coordination and decision-making

Data Collection Techniques

Surveys, assessments, and field data collection
Mobile data collection tools (KoboToolbox, ODK, Survey123)
Remote sensing and GIS in humanitarian response

Data Analysis and Processing

Cleaning and validating data
Data visualization and dashboards (Power BI, Tableau)
GIS and mapping (QGIS, ArcGIS)

Data Management and Standards

Humanitarian data standards (HXL, HDX, IATI)
Data security and protection (GDPR, responsible data use)
Interoperability and data sharing

Information Products and Dissemination

Situation reports (SitReps), dashboards, and infographics
Early warning systems and risk assessment reports
Crisis communication and stakeholder engagement

Coordination and Decision Support

Cluster system and inter-agency coordination
Humanitarian response cycle and decision-making tools
Use of Common Operational Datasets (CODs)

Practical Exercises and Case Studies

Real-world crisis simulations
Data-driven decision-making exercises
Group work on information management challenges

Certification

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Humanitarian Information Management upon successfully completing the training.

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Opening Hours

Monday - Saturday