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Course Overview
FeaturedFloods are among the most devastating natural hazards, and climate change is intensifying their frequency, severity, and unpredictability. This course equips participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to effectively manage flood risks in the context of a changing climate. It covers disaster risk assessment, early warning systems, climate adaptation, community resilience, and integrated flood management approaches. Case studies are used to illustrate how different regions and sectors have successfully applied innovative solutions to reduce flood-related risks and losses.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Disaster risk management professionals and emergency planners
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Government officials in water, environment, and urban planning agencies
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NGOs and humanitarian organizations working on climate resilience
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Engineers, hydrologists, and infrastructure planners
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Academics, researchers, and consultants in disaster and climate studies
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Improved capacity to design and implement flood risk reduction strategies
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Stronger resilience of infrastructure, communities, and critical systems
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Access to innovative tools for integrating climate adaptation into planning
Individual Impact
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Enhanced technical and analytical skills in flood risk assessment
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Confidence to design and apply disaster preparedness and response strategies
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Practical knowledge of integrating climate change adaptation into flood risk management
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Understand the links between climate change and increasing flood risks
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Conduct flood hazard, exposure, and vulnerability assessments
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Apply tools for flood risk reduction, preparedness, and response
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Design climate-resilient infrastructure and community strategies
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Strengthen early warning systems and disaster communication
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Develop integrated flood risk management plans
Course Outline
Module 1: Climate Change and Flood Risk
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Climate drivers of flood hazards: rainfall variability, sea-level rise, storm surges
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Types of floods: riverine, flash floods, coastal flooding, urban floods
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Impacts on communities, ecosystems, and infrastructure
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Case Study: Climate-induced flooding disrupting urban infrastructure
Module 2: Flood Risk Assessment and Mapping
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Tools and methodologies for hazard, exposure, and vulnerability assessment
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Flood modeling and GIS applications in risk mapping
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Data collection and integration for decision-making
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Case Study: Using risk mapping to guide floodplain management
Module 3: Disaster Preparedness and Early Warning Systems
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Designing effective early warning and communication systems
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Role of technology, remote sensing, and climate forecasting
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Community-based disaster preparedness approaches
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Case Study: Community-led early warning reducing flood losses
Module 4: Climate-Resilient Infrastructure and Ecosystem Solutions
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Flood-resilient infrastructure planning and design
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Nature-based solutions: wetlands restoration, river basin management
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Integrating adaptation measures into development planning
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Case Study: Ecosystem-based flood management supporting resilience
Module 5: Integrated Flood Disaster Risk Management
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Policy frameworks and governance mechanisms
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Multi-stakeholder coordination for flood risk reduction
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Developing integrated disaster management and adaptation plans
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Case Study: Implementing a comprehensive flood risk management strategy
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
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Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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