National Institute of Disaster Management (Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi) Online Course on Disaster Risk Management The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India is offering online courses on Disaster Risk Management in collaboration with the World Bank (GFDRR), Washington. The aim of this Programme is to raise the level of Awareness and Preparedness as well as to enhance analytical skills and professional competencies of distant key stakeholders in different areas of Disaster Risk Management and Mitigation. Why NIDM Online Courses? Competency Enhancement-Courses are designed specifically to enhance competencies of disaster management professionals, development practitioners and general public. Convenient - Beneficial for those who are not able to attend or does not have much time to attend face to face programmes. Flexi-time & flexi-space Participants can access their course activities anytime anywhere supported by NIDM s Technical and Academic team. Completely Online Online Courses are free from any face to face interaction or appearance in the final examination. You won t have to travel to NIDM campus. Interactive -The online Discussion Forum facilitate participants to share their views, experiences, documents, images and videos. We have an online course platform wherein you can interact with Task Manager, Facilitators and fellow participants. A dedicated team of facilitators and experts are always ready to solve your subject related queries. Instant Notification -Participants can receive Discussion Forum entries and other course related information in their personal e- mail accounts. Free from Examination System-The success in the course largely depends on certain parameters like completion of Personal Profiles, Country Profile, participation in the discussion forum, timely submission of Assignments and End of the Course Projects etc. About Us National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) is one of the pioneer institutes under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India which has been mandated to promote capacity building interventions in Disaster Risk Management (DRM). Since its inception, the Institute has been proactive in raising the level of Awareness and Preparedness in dealing with disasters and emergency situations in the country, as well as making DRM education accessible to people across different level of stakeholders. Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery Established in 2006, the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) is a partnership of 36 countries and 6 international organizations committed to helping developing countries reduce their vulnerability to natural hazards and adapt to climate change. The partnership s mission is to mainstream disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) in country development strategies by supporting a country-led and managed implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA).
Online Courses (2012-13) on Offer There are two main categories of online courses being offered by the NIDM - Basic and Specialized. The Basic Course (Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Framework) is the introductory course on disaster risk management. Successful completion of this course allows participants to enroll in the subsequent 8 specialized coursesthe training calendar for the year 2012-13 has 16 online courses on offer - Training Calendar 2012-13 Course(s) Date(s) Duration BASIC COURSE Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Framework First Batch 28 th May, 06 th July, 2012 6 weeks Second Batch 11 th June 20 th July, 2012 6 weeks Third Batch 20 th Aug. 28 th Sept., 2012 6 weeks Fourth Batch 1 st Oct. 9 th Nov., 2012 6 weeks Fifth Batch 12 th Nov. 21th Dec., 2012 6 weeks Sixth Batch 24 th Dec., 2012 01 st Feb., 2013 6 weeks Seventh Batch 4 th Feb., 2013 15 th March, 2013 6 weeks SPECIALIZED COURSES Earthquake Risk Mitigation First Batch 23 rd July-17 th Aug., 2012 4 weeks Safe Cities First Batch 20 th Aug.-14 th Sept., 2012 4 weeks Climate Change and Disaster Risks First Batch 17 th Sept. 12 th Oct., 2012 4 weeks Community Based Disaster Risk Management First Batch 15 th Oct. 09 th Nov., 2012 4 weeks Gender Aspects of Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction First Batch 12 th Nov. - 07 th Dec., 2012 4 weeks Financial Strategies for Managing Economic Impacts of Disasters First Batch 10 Dec., 2012-04 th Jan., 2013 4 weeks Risk Identification, Assessment and Analysis First Batch 07 th Jan.-1 st Feb., 2013 4 weeks Damage & Reconstruction Needs Assessment First Batch 04 th Feb.- 01 st Mar.,2013 4 weeks Risk Sensitive Land Use Planning Course Eligibility First Batch 04 th Mar.- 29 th Mar., 2013 4 weeks
The Basic Course is open for all those who are interested in acquiring basic knowledge on Disaster Management, Mitigation, Prevention, Preparedness etc.after successful completion of basic course, participants are eligible to undergo specialized courses of their choice. Specialized courses are offered to those who have either completed the Basic course or having specialized qualifications/experiences in the related domains. Course Duration For Basic Course 6 weeks For Specialized Courses 4 weeks each Course Fee For Basic Course - Rs.1500.00 Only For Specialized Courses - Rs.1000.00 Only for each course CONCESSIONAL PACKAGE Concessi onal Category (CC) Course Package Course Fee (Rs.) CC1 1 Basic Course 1500 1500 CC2 1 1000 1000 CC3 1 Basic Course + 9s 10500 8000 CC4 1 Basic Course + 8 9500 7000 Concessional Fee (Rs.) CC5 1 Basic Course + 4 CC 6 1 Basic Course + 2 5500 4500 3500 3000 Who should participate? Central and Local Government Officials General Development Practitioners Policy Makers Students from Technical and Non Technical Institutions Consultants Researchers Academicians from Training and Teaching Institutions NGO Representatives Community Dwellers etc.
Benefits Enhancement of Knowledge base in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Sharing of Experiences with people across the country and the world Helpful in Career up gradation Quick and easy access to new innovations Hardware & Software Requirement The basic requirement for admission in the course is Computer with access to the internet connectivity. The following specifications are preferred in the computer. HARDWARE:-Pentium 166 or faster, 64 MB memory, CD/DVD ROM, Sound Card SOFTWARE: -Windows 95, 98, ME.NT 4, 2000 or XP Internet Explorer 4 or higher, Netscape 4 or higher, MS office 2000. Language All Courses shall be delivered in English medium only Certification Certificates are issued by NIDM, New after successful completion of the course. How to Apply Step-1:- Select your desired course (es) from our web page www.nidm.gov.in/online.asp Step-2:- Fill up the prescribed Application form available in our web page www.nidm.gov.in/online.asp Step-3:- Attach Bank Draft of Requisite Course Fee/Bank Transfer Receipt Number with date Step 4:- Send us the filled up Application form to the following Address:- The Programme Manager (NIDM-WBI e-learning Courses) National Institute of Disaster Management (Ministry of Home Affairs) 5B, IIPA Campus, I P Estate M G Road, New Delhi-110002, INDIA The other details of courses and Admission procedure can be accessed from our portal www.nidm.gov.in/online.asp How to pay Course Fee:- The requisite course fee can be paid offline through Bank Draft drawn in favour of the Executive Director, NIDM New Delhi, Payable at New Delhi. or
The fee can also be paid online by using Bank Transfer.While sending course fee through this mode,please add Bank Charges in the course fee. The following channels may be used for paying fee through Bank Transfer:- INDIAN REMITTANCE Name: National Institute of Disaster Management Bank: UCO Bank, IIPA Branch, 5B, IIPA Campus, I.P. Estate, M.G. Road, New Delhi-110002 (1820) A/C No. : 18200110006139 Code: UCBA0001820 FOREIGN INWARD REMITTANCE US DOLLARS Pay to Standard Chartered Bank Ltd., New York (Swift Code SCBLUS33) for credit to A/c No 3582021660001 of UCO Bank. Treasury Branch Mumbai India (Swift Code UCBAINBB001) for further credit to UCO Bank IIPA, I. P. Estate, New Delhi. India for final credit to A/c No 18200110006139 of NIDM with UCO Bank IIPA Branch (1820) EURO Pay to Standard Chartered Bank Ltd., Frankfurt, Germany (Swift Code SCBLDEFXX) for credit to A/c No. 017052600 of UCO Bank. Treasury Branch, Mumbai India (Swift Code UCBAINBB001) for further credit to UCO Bank IIPA, I. P. Estate, New Delhi India for final credit to A/c No 18200110006139 of M/s NIDM with UCO Bank IIPA Branch (1820) GBP Pay to HSBC PLC London (Swift Code MIDLGB22) for credit to A/c 39059299 of UCO Bank, Treasury Branch, Mumbai India (Swift Code UCBAINBB001) for further credit to UCO Bank IIPA, I. P. Estate, New Delhi,India for final credit to A/c No 18200110006139 of M/s NIDM with UCO Bank IIPA Branch (1820) AUSTRIAN DOLLARS Pay to ANZ BANKING GROUP LTD, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (Swift Code ANZBAU3M) for credit to A/c No. 230/4090001-CURR A/c No. 1 of UCO Bank Treasury Branch, Mumbai India (Swift Code UCBAINBB001) for further credit to UCO Bank IIPA, I. P. Estate, New Delhi, India for final credit to A/c No 18200110006139 of M/s NIDM with UCO Bank IIPA Branch (1820). Contact Details for further information:- Dr. R Ranjan Programme Manager (e-learning) National Institute of Disaster Management (Ministry of Home Affairs) 5B, IIPA Campus, I P Estate G Road, New Delhi-110002, INDIA Ph: - 91-11-23702432(Ext-216)/65350823 (D) Fax: - 91-23702442/011-23702446 e-mail-pm.nidmwbi@gmail.com