Humanitarian Information Management & arcGIS

Course Overview

This training equips humanitarian professionals with the skills to collect, analyze, manage, and disseminate critical data during emergencies. Effective information management is vital for decision-making, coordination, and response in crises such as natural disasters, armed conflicts, and health emergencies.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the principles and importance of Humanitarian Information Management.
  • Collect and analyze data using modern tools and methodologies.
  • Create and disseminate information products that support decision-making.
  • Apply humanitarian data standards to ensure responsible and secure data use.
  • Strengthen coordination and collaboration through shared datasets and tools.

Target Audience

  • Humanitarian and NGO staff
  • Information management officers
  • Program managers and field coordinators
  • GIS and data analysts working in crisis response
  • Journalists and researchers focusing on humanitarian data

Duration & Format

4 days

Classroom training with practical simulations

Syria

$1200 -> $400

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Course Modules

$49.99

Introduction to Humanitarian Information Management

  • Principles and importance of HIM
  • Information needs in humanitarian contexts
  • Coordination and decision-making

Data Collection Techniques

  • Surveys, assessments, and field data collection
  • Mobile data collection tools (KoboToolbox, ODK, Survey123)
  • Remote sensing and GIS in humanitarian response

Data Analysis and Processing

  • Cleaning and validating data
  • Data visualization and dashboards (Power BI, Tableau)
  • GIS and mapping (QGIS, ArcGIS)

Data Management and Standards

  • Humanitarian data standards (HXL, HDX, IATI)
  • Data security and protection (GDPR, responsible data use)
  • Interoperability and data sharing

Information Products and Dissemination

  • Situation reports (SitReps), dashboards, and infographics
  • Early warning systems and risk assessment reports
  • Crisis communication and stakeholder engagement

Practical Exercises

  • Data-driven decision-making exercises
  • Group work on information management challenges
  • Real-world crisis simulations