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This course is designed for humanitarian workers, local responders, and anyone interested in understanding the foundations of humanitarian action. As humanitarian crises continue to evolve in complexity and scale, it is essential to grasp the principles and commitments that guide effective and ethical responses.
Through this course, participants will explore the core humanitarian principles—humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence—and how they shape decision-making and operations in emergency settings. Learners will also gain insight into the importance of delivering timely, high-quality humanitarian assistance to affected populations.
The course follows a microlearning approach, offering bite-sized lessons (15–20 minutes each) that make it easy to grasp complex human rights concepts. Interactive activities, case studies, and scenario-based exercises provide opportunities for active learning. There are no graded assessments—participants can engage, explore, and retry activities as often as needed to deepen their understanding.
To learn more about the efficacy of online learning and online learning at NextGenU.org please see “A Novel Integration of Online and Flipped Classroom Instructional Models in Public Health Higher Education,” (2014), BMC Medical Education, “Building Public Health Capacity through Online Global Learning,” (2018), Open Praxis, or on NextGenU.org’s publication page.There is one lesson to complete, which include:
Lesson 1: Introduction to Humanitarian Action
The completion time for this course is estimated at 30 minutes, comprising 15 minutes of learning resources, 15 minutes of microlearning content. The course requires the completion of one microlesson.
After completing the microlesson, you'll gain access to a final exam at the end of the course. This exam features a detailed scenario that integrates all the concepts learned. Once you’ve passed the final exam, you will receive a badge from NextGenU.org and our course’s co-sponsoring organizations. We keep your personal information confidential, never sell any of your information, and only use anonymized data for research purposes. Also, we are happy to report your testing information and share your work with anyone (your school, employer, etc.) at your request.
Engaging with this Course:
You can enroll in this course or browse this course for free for personal enrichment; there are no requirements.
To obtain a badge, a learner must successfully complete:
- All the reading requirements
- All quizzes and pass with a 70% with unlimited attempts
- All activities
- The final exam
- The self and course evaluation forms
NextGenU.org is happy to provide your institution with
- A link to and description of the course training so that they can see all its components, including the cosponsoring universities and other professional organization cosponsors;
- Your grade on the final exam;
- Your work products (e.g., case study activities), and any other required or optional shared materials that you produce and authorize to share with them;
- Your evaluations -- course and self-assessments;
- A copy of your badge, along with the co-sponsoring universities and other organizations listed.
Next Steps
- Take the short knowledge pre-test below. It allows us to assess various aspects of the course itself.
- Complete the registration form.
- Begin the course with Lesson 1: Introduction to Humanitarian Action
- In each lesson, read the description, complete all required readings and any required activity, and take the corresponding quizzes.
Disclaimer: This content is designed to enhance your study; we cannot guarantee that the successful completion of these materials will enable you to work in your place of residence as regulations vary by location. If you plan to practice using your new knowledge, to ensure safety and compliance with your local laws, you must successfully complete a program of study approved by the government and relevant local regulatory agencies in your place of practice.
NextGenU.org does not directly confer academic degrees or guarantee that learning institutions will accept NextGenU.org coursework for credit.
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Introduction to Humanitarian Action
Student Learning Outcomes:Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Explain the focus and scope of humanitarian action.
- Describe the four humanitarian principles guiding humanitarian operations.
- Understand the importance of timely and high-quality humanitarian action.
- Identify the key components of UNICEF's Core Commitments for Children (CCCs).
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 15 minutes
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Course and Self Evaluation
Thank you for trusting us with your learning journey. Feel free to join the other courses that make up our Foundations of Humanitarian Action Program to continue learning. In this section, you can provide feedback about this course to help us make NextGenU.org better. Once evaluations are completed, you will be able to receive your badge.If you have completed all 12 courses in this program, you may proceed to obtain your Final Program Certificate. You will need to take one short quiz (12 questions) and pass with a score of 75% or higher to be awarded the Final Program Certificate for Foundations of Humanitarian Action, Part 1. Click here to earn your Final Program Certificate
