This online course is the second of a series of tsunami courses organized by the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Resilience Section and its Tsunami Information Centres. Tsunami Ready provides a basic understanding of the tsunami hazards and the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready programme.

Note: The successful completion of the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Awareness is a pre-requisite for enrolling in this course. Go to https://oceanexpert.org/event/4369 for details on how to enrol in the Tsunami Awareness course.

Learning outcomes

The purpose of this course is to introduce the concept, process and indicators of the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme. By the end of the training, you should be able to:

• Describe tsunami hazards and tsunami early warning system.
• Describe the background and importance of Tsunami Ready.
• Explain general information about the Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme.
• Explain the process to obtain UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready recognition
• List the 12 UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme indicators.

Course content

The course is divided into the following lessons:

Lesson 1. Tsunami Ready Background. This lesson will review the global tsunami hazards, discuss the global coordination of the Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System and learn about the history of Tsunami Ready (UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme).

Lesson 2. Tsunami Ready Implementation Process. This lesson will describe the implementation and recognition process of Tsunami Ready, review the roles of the National Tsunami Ready Board, Regional Tsunami Ready Board, Tsunami Ready Local Committee and Tsunami National Contacts.

Lesson 3. Tsunami Ready Indicators. This lesson will describe the 12 UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Indicators.

Target audience

The audience for this course includes:

• Persons whose line of work is in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
• Staff of Disaster Management Offices
• Staff of Tsunami Warning Centres
• Non-Government Organizations
• Scientist-researchers from the University or research agencies
• Community members interested in applying for UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition

Proficient in the following is required:

• The ability to be self-directed in learning new technology skills (e.g. following a step-by-step tutorial, online video help, or access to support to learn necessary skills)
• Basic computer skills
• Finding resources through search engines

Language of instruction

English

Certificate

This is a self-paced course that includes presentations and quizzes designed to help learners assess their own learning at regular intervals. In order to successfully complete the course and receive a certificate of completion, the following is mandatory:

• Complete all modules/topics in sequence. You cannot proceed to the next lesson or activity before completing the preceding lesson.
• Complete the Post Test and receive a pass grade 70%. The Post Test should take up to about 1 hour and 3 attempts are allowed.

Technology requirements

To complete this course, participants should have access to:

• Computer with Windows or Mac operating system
• Latest version of either Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari web browsers

Pre-requisites

 The successful completion of the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Awareness course.

Course duration and format

The course will be available online continuously, from 2025 with sequential year cohorts. The estimated time to complete the self-paced course is approximately 6 hours. 

How to enrol

If you have successfully completed the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Awareness then you will be provided with details on how to enrol.

UNESCO is committed to promoting equal access principles. Applications from minority or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged. For any questions please contact the OTGA Secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org) always using the name of the course as the email subject.

Contacts

• OTGA Secretariat: ioc.training@unesco.org

For any questions please contact the OTGA Secretariat always using the name of the course as the email subject. 

There are no tuition fees. 

Feedback survey

At the end of the course, you will be asked to fill out a feedback survey. This information will be used to improve future courses.

Please note that filling out the feedback survey is a criteria to obtain the certificate.

Cost: This course has no tuition fees. 

Cancellation policy

In the event of cancellation of the course by the OTGA or its affiliates, we will provide notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date. In the event of cancellation by the attendee, we should receive notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date.