Graduate Certificate in Disaster Risk and Resilience

Make a difference in a changing world

The frequency and intensity of disasters and other crises around the world are increasing. The need for professionals with expertise in disaster risk and resilience has never been greater. This program provides students with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the field of disaster risk reduction and management.

Students will have the opportunity to progress into the Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience with credits earned from this program. Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience.

This specialised program is co-certified by CIFAL Newcastle, aligned to United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and also co-certified by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).

With flexible study options, this is an ideal choice for professionals seeking to advance their careers in disaster management, policy development, community resilience, and related fields.

what you will study

This program paves the way for a new generation of leaders who can drive positive change and enhance the resilience of communities in the face of disasters.

To prepare you for success in the field, you will study courses in:

• Disaster risk and resilience principles,
• Community-led resilience and leadership,
• Disaster resilience economics and business resilience,
• Disaster governance and international frameworks.

Find out when applications close for available intakes

Review the information below and submit your application now.

This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

We have a strategic relationship with UNITAR and UNDRR and through that connection hosts CIFAL Newcastle, an international training centre with a special focus on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). As a result of this partnership, graduates of this program will be well positioned to move into organisations that require experts specialised in and have knowledge of DRR.

This qualification has wide relevance and appeal, and is suitable for those pursuing a career where they are responsible for human safety and business continuity such as a:

• Compliance Officer
• Response and Recovery Outreach Worker
• Policy Officer
• Strategic Planner
• Emergency Management Officer
• Disaster Resilience Officer.