Natural Disasters Courses and Certifications

Weather Lesson Plans & Resources

Engaging science activities and projects to teach students about weather, precipitation, forecasting, extreme events, and natural disasters through creative classroom experiences.

• Study.com
• 18 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Forecasting Natural Disasters in Complex Earth Systems - SFI Lecture

Explore forecasting natural disasters using satellite data, nonlinear dynamics, and numerical simulations. Learn about ensemble forecasting and pattern methods for predicting extreme events.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Natural Disasters

Explore geological hazards, human influence on natural disasters, and government response. Gain insights through field trips and comprehensive analysis.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 26th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

AGU

Predicting Extreme Events in Natural and Socioeconomic Systems - State-of-the-Art and Emerging Possibilities

Explore state-of-the-art methods and emerging possibilities for predicting extreme events in natural and socioeconomic systems, with insights from leading experts in the field.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Decreasing the Economic Toll of Disasters - Science Policy Conference 2012

Experts discuss strategies to mitigate the rising economic impact of natural disasters, emphasizing risk understanding, data analysis, and protective measures for people and property.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Deep Dive: Lessons from Natural Disasters - Rebuilding and Mitigating Future Catastrophes

Lessons from natural disasters: Rebuilding strategies, private sector's role in recovery, and mitigating future catastrophes. Insights from Puerto Rico's recovery efforts and climate change impacts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

The 2013 Alberta Flood: Causes and Consequences

Exploration of the 2013 Alberta flood's causes, impacts, and geological consequences, with insights on future flood prevention and management strategies.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

New Horizons in Extreme Event Science - 10.25.2023

Explore cutting-edge advancements in extreme event science, examining innovative approaches to understanding and predicting catastrophic natural phenomena.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute of Disaster Prevention

自然灾害概论

面对严峻的自然灾害背景条件，你是否能从容面对？ 自然异变不可避免，自然灾害确可减轻。欢迎大家与我们一起进入《自然灾害概论》课程的学习，让我们认识灾害之源！了解应对之法！

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Natural Hazards (Hindi)

Explore natural hazards including earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions, understanding their mechanisms, impacts, and risk assessment strategies for effective disaster management in Hindi.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Planet Earth...and You!

5 reviews

Explore Earth's dynamic processes, from earthquakes and volcanoes to plate tectonics and resource formation. Gain geological insights into our planet's past, present, and future challenges.

• Coursera
• 42 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Major Events in the Geological Theatre - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore how geology and climate have shaped life's evolution, from atmospheric changes to mass extinctions, and how life has impacted Earth's geology through various processes.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings

111 ratings at Coursera

According to the World Health Organization, 70 percent of global deaths are due to NCDs. The four main disease groups which cause the greatest number of deaths are cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (includ…

• Coursera
• 14 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Exploring Volcanoes and Their Hazards: Iceland and New Zealand

6 reviews

Experience the science of volcanology whilst learning the skill set of a volcanologist on a virtual fieldtrip to volcanoes in Iceland and New Zealand.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Climate change education: sustainable environments

Explore landscapes, climate change, and sustainable environments. Learn about human impacts, urban development, and the connection between environment and health.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)