The overall objective is to equip you with basic technical skills to create custom maps using a free and open-source mapping software (QGIS). You will acquire the technical skill to visualize what is happening where. Mapping provides an interesting alternative to Excel or statistical software thereby exploring a new dimension of data. The course will teach you the basics of mapping, finding and understanding different geospatial data, visualizing data in line with standards and understanding how to analyze data. The course will explore how this visual data can support national policies, humanitarian programmes, environmental policies, international security and development work, among other applications.

Additionally you can book an optional 2hr session (Module 5), where you will learn:

-        How to find and use popular functions of the data processing toolbox

-        How to use animation to visualize time-lapse

- The basics of raster calculations

The “Humanitarian action all-round: foundations, challenges, trends” training course offers you a comprehensive and hands-on introduction to contemporary humanitarian action. Spanning over 6 half-days and 15 online thematic sessions, the course curriculum covers the ideological, legal, practical, and institutional foundations of Western humanitarianism; key policy frameworks and their implementation aspects; as well as cross-cutting issue areas of humanitarian action like gender or climate.

The course aims to complement theory with practical examples provided by guest speakers who have relevant work experience. Furthermore, the course offers you a critical perspective and includes a variety of interactive and participatory methods, including group discussions and case studies which take into account the current developments within the sector. In addition to dedicated sessions, the course aims to consider power dynamics with respect to all its content and this way seeks to avoid reproducing inequalities and the problematic knowledge gaps within the sector.

The training includes regular breaks and is part of aha's certification scheme: It can be credited towards a Certificate of Advanced Studies in "Foundations of Humanitarian Action". Staff of Aktion Deutschland Hilft member organizations can have their course fee reimbursed.

The Sphere Handbook presents a principled approach to quality and accountability in humanitarian response. This basic training course provides an introduction to the Sphere Handbook with the basic principles of humanitarian aid - the Humanitarian Charter together with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and the Protection Principles - and the technical standards in the four sectors WASH, food security and nutrition, shelter and settlement, and health. The training focuses on the practical application of the manual in concrete humanitarian situations. To this end, numerous small group exercises are conducted.

The training is part of aha certification program for Certificate of Advanced Studies in "Foundations of Humanitarian Action" .