Natural Disasters Courses and Certifications

McGill University

Natural Disasters

4 reviews

Learn the science behind different types of natural disasters and our ability, or inability, to control and predict these events.

• edX
• 11 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mental Health and the COVID-19 Crisis: Impact and Policy Response

Explore the impact of COVID-19 on mental health in Australia, examining community profiles and evaluating the effectiveness of national policy responses like the coronavirus supplement.

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

TEDx

Solutions to Climate Change with Major Social Impact

1 review

Explore innovative solutions to climate change with significant social impact, focusing on economic viability, resource preservation, and cultural conservation.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

MEV-002: Environmental Occupational Hazards

Comprehensive exploration of environmental and occupational hazards, covering natural disasters, physical, chemical, and biological risks across various industries. Focuses on identification, impacts, and mitigation strategies.

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

High School Earth Science

Explore Earth's systems, place in the universe, and human impact while earning high school credits in modular earth and space science fundamentals.

• California Community Colleges System
• 13 weeks
• 9th Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Volcanoes and Volcanism - Learn with Professor Agust Gudmundsson

Explore volcanoes and volcanism with Professor Gudmundsson, covering classification, structure, magma chambers, eruption dynamics, and forecasting methods.

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

Disaster Management

Comprehensive exploration of disaster management concepts, types, phases, and strategies. Covers case studies, policies, stakeholders, and risk reduction approaches for effective preparedness and response.

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

Microcredential

Field Volcanology and Hazards

Explore volcanology through virtual field trips, animations, and expert interviews. Learn volcanic hazard assessment, cultural perspectives, and communication skills for real-world applications in New Zealand and Iceland.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $158.00

Covid-19, Cyclones, and Forest Fires: Managing Crises

Gain insights into effective crisis management strategies for handling multiple concurrent disasters like pandemics, natural calamities, and environmental emergencies.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

This Day in History: August

2 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Look back in time and examine the amazing events that happened on this day in history and which helped shape the world as we know it.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, and Hurricanes

Comprehensive exploration of severe weather phenomena, detailing the formation, anatomy, and impacts of thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes, with visual aids for enhanced understanding.

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

Spahn's Science Lectures

Earth Science - Earthquakes

Explore seismic waves, plate boundaries, and earthquake measurement techniques. Learn about destructive phenomena like liquefaction and tsunamis.

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

Hackaday

When It Rains, It Pours

Explore unconventional prototyping in extreme conditions, from sailboats to disaster zones. Learn resourceful problem-solving, material sourcing, and prioritizing functionality over aesthetics in high-stakes engineering scenarios.

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

Learn Russian - Learn With Video

In this course, you will learn Russian with the help of videos.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

A Message That Spreads Like Wildfire

Innovative solution for offline communication during fire evacuations, enhancing safety for residents and first responders. Explores the importance of effective crisis communication when power is unavailable.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk