
Public Health
A course by
AUT
Develop knowledge and skills in disaster risk reduction, community resilience, and disaster response and recovery in just six months with AUT's Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Management and Development.
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (60 Credits)
Post Grad
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (60 Credits)
Post Grad

Develop an understanding of methods and practices to identify and mitigate disaster risks in a range of contexts.

Gain skills in fostering community resilience to disasters, including social, cultural, and environmental aspects.
AUT’s Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Management and Development enables you to gain the skills needed to reduce disaster risks, build community resilience, and manage disaster response and recovery. The programme aligns with global and national best practices so you can tackle increasingly complex disaster risks. It is suitable for those interested in sustainable development, community resilience, humanitarian response, or a career in emergency and disaster risk management. Delivered through a blend of on-campus block courses and online learning, it covers disasters and development, environmental change, building community resilience, and communication in emergencies.
What you need to know first



Public Health
A course by
AUT
Develop knowledge and skills in disaster risk reduction, community resilience, and disaster response and recovery in just six months with AUT's Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Management and Development.
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (60 Credits)
Post Grad
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (60 Credits)
Post Grad

Develop an understanding of methods and practices to identify and mitigate disaster risks in a range of contexts.

Gain skills in fostering community resilience to disasters, including social, cultural, and environmental aspects.
AUT’s Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Management and Development enables you to gain the skills needed to reduce disaster risks, build community resilience, and manage disaster response and recovery. The programme aligns with global and national best practices so you can tackle increasingly complex disaster risks. It is suitable for those interested in sustainable development, community resilience, humanitarian response, or a career in emergency and disaster risk management. Delivered through a blend of on-campus block courses and online learning, it covers disasters and development, environmental change, building community resilience, and communication in emergencies.
What you need to know first


Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
South Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 6 months

Learn to manage effective disaster response and recovery operations in line with best practice frameworks.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
Evidence of ability to study at postgraduate level in this field
Evidence of current professional practice
May be required to complete relevant prerequisite courses as specified by the Board of Studies
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
South Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 6 months

Learn to manage effective disaster response and recovery operations in line with best practice frameworks.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
Evidence of ability to study at postgraduate level in this field
Evidence of current professional practice
May be required to complete relevant prerequisite courses as specified by the Board of Studies