16 Topics
5 Days
80 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Session Objectives
- Understand the principles of crisis simulation and response. Apply structured risk response frameworks to crisis events. Strengthen leadership and communication skills under pressure. Practice stakeholder engagement during crises. Develop strategies for rapid decision-making and resilience.
About the Course
Advanced Crisis Readiness & Scenario-Based Field Training is an intensive, practical training course designed to strengthen the ability of emergency management professionals, crisis leaders, response teams, and organizations to prepare for, manage, and adapt to complex crisis situations through realistic field-based scenarios and simulations.Participants will also learn how to design, facilitate, evaluate, and improve emergency exercises using scenario development, exercise objectives, injects, performance indicators, after-action reviews, and corrective action plans.
Through immersive scenarios and field exercises, participants will develop the confidence and practical capability to translate emergency plans into effective action, identify operational weaknesses, strengthen team coordination, and improve organizational readiness for real-world crises.
Curriculum & Topics
16 Topics | 80 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
The value of simulation-based training: bridging theory and practice.
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Workshop 1.2:
Designing effective scenarios: realism, complexity, learning objectives.
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Workshop 1.3:
Safety protocols and controlled environments in simulations.
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Workshop 1.4:
Role-playing and participant engagement techniques.
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Workshop 1.5:
Debriefing and constructive feedback methodologies.
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Workshop 2.1:
Developing keen observation skills in dynamic environments.
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Workshop 2.2:
Rapid assessment frameworks for initial incident response.
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Workshop 2.3:
Identifying immediate threats and critical information needs.
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Workshop 2.4:
Identifying immediate threats and critical information needs.
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Workshop 2.5:
Using checklists and visual cues for quick evaluation.
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Workshop 3.1:
Cognitive biases and decision traps in high-stress situations.
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Workshop 3.2:
Decision-making models: intuitive, analytical, recognition-primed.
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Workshop 3.3:
Prioritization and resource allocation in limited resource environments.
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Workshop 3.4:
Exercising command and control effectively.
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Workshop 3.5:
Ethical considerations in rapid decision-making.
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Workshop 4.1:
Establishing clear communication channels (radio, satellite, mobile).
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Workshop 4.2:
Emergency messaging protocols and reporting formats.
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Workshop 4.3:
Information flow and coordination with external actors.
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Workshop 4.4:
Managing misinformation and rumors in crisis.
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Workshop 4.5:
Maintaining communication discipline under duress.
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Workshop 5.1:
Building and maintaining high-performing field teams.
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Workshop 5.2:
Delegation and clear assignment of roles and responsibilities.
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Workshop 5.3:
Motivation and morale management in challenging conditions.
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Workshop 5.4:
Conflict resolution and stress management within the team.
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Workshop 5.5:
Leading from the front vs. empowering team members.
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Workshop 6.1:
Threat assessment and risk profiling in operational areas.
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Workshop 6.2:
Personal security measures and protective behaviors.
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Workshop 6.3:
Convoys and movement protocols in insecure environments.
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Workshop 6.4:
Crisis negotiation basics and de-escalation techniques.
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Workshop 6.5:
Hostage survival and capture avoidance principles (overview).
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Workshop 7.1:
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Workshop 7.2:
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Workshop 7.3:
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Workshop 7.4:
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Workshop 7.5:
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Workshop 8.1:
Improvised solutions in austere environments.
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Workshop 8.2:
Managing limited resources: water, food, fuel, medical supplies.
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Workshop 8.3:
Emergency procurement and local sourcing strategies.
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Workshop 8.4:
Transportation challenges and route planning.
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Workshop 8.5:
Establishing temporary operational bases.
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Workshop 9.1:
Triage principles in mass casualty incidents (MCI).
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Workshop 9.2:
Basic trauma care and stabilization techniques.
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Workshop 9.3:
Basic trauma care and stabilization techniques.
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Workshop 9.4:
Managing psychological first aid (PFA) for victims and responders.
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Workshop 9.5:
Hygiene and sanitation in emergency settings.
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Workshop 10.1:
Review of humanitarian principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence.
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Workshop 10.2:
Navigating ethical challenges in resource distribution.
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Workshop 10.3:
Balancing security with access to vulnerable populations.
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Workshop 10.4:
Dilemmas in cross-cultural communication and intervention.
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Workshop 10.5:
Accountability to affected populations.
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Workshop 11.1:
Responding to floods, earthquakes, droughts, and other natural hazards.
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Workshop 11.2:
Environmental impact assessment in emergency response.
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Workshop 11.3:
Adaptation and mitigation strategies in disaster-prone areas.
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Workshop 11.4:
Working in extreme weather conditions: heat, cold, storms.
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Workshop 11.5:
Post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation considerations.
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Workshop 12.1:
Recognizing signs of stress, fatigue, and burnout in self and others.
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Workshop 12.2:
Coping mechanisms for high-stress environments.
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Workshop 12.3:
Peer support and debriefing techniques.
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Workshop 12.4:
Building mental toughness and adaptability.
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Workshop 12.5:
Importance of self-care for long-term field work.
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Workshop 13.1:
Communicating effectively with journalists in crisis zones.
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Workshop 13.2:
Protecting sensitive information and personal privacy.
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Workshop 13.3:
Crafting clear and concise messages for public consumption.
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Workshop 13.4:
Managing negative press and misinformation.
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Workshop 13.5:
The role of social media in crisis communication.
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Workshop 14.1:
Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS).
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Workshop 14.2:
Applying ICS principles to field scenarios.
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Workshop 14.3:
Establishing command, operations, logistics, planning, and finance sections.
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Workshop 14.4:
Developing incident action plans (IAPs).
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Workshop 14.5:
Scalability and flexibility of ICS for different incident sizes.
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Workshop 15.1:
Structured debriefing methodology: what, so what, now what.
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Workshop 15.2:
Root cause analysis for successes and failures.
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Workshop 15.3:
Identifying lessons learned and best practices.
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Workshop 15.4:
Developing actionable recommendations for improvement.
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Workshop 15.5:
Integrating insights into future planning and SOPs.
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Workshop 16.1:
Multi-day, complex simulated scenarios incorporating all learned modules.
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Workshop 16.2:
Dynamic injects and evolving situations.
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Workshop 16.3:
Cross-functional team collaboration and leadership roles.
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Workshop 16.4:
Stress inoculation and real-time problem-solving.
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Workshop 16.5:
Comprehensive debriefing and individual performance review.
