Courses and workshops
Community resilience training
Free learning resources for community volunteers to help you and your community become better prepared for emergencies.
Communities Prepared free online courses
For access free online training, online workshops, handbooks and guidance visit their website at www.communitiesprepared.org.uk and register with the Communities Prepared Hub.
New courses - sign up for free training sessions this Winter
Introduction to Resilience
Wednesday 29 January 2025, 6.00 pm
This session will address key questions about resilience in the context of floods and emergencies, exploring its importance and how to cultivate it. Attendees will also see case studies showcasing community resilience, offering best practices and insights. This session is perfect for those new to the topic, emphasising that a resilient community not only mitigates risks but also focuses on the well-being and sustainability of its members.
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Storms Training
Wednesday 5 February 2025, 6.00pm
Join our new Storms Training, a comprehensive course combining beginner and intermediate content to suit all levels. This session equips UK individuals and communities with essential knowledge and practical skills to face increasingly frequent and intense storms.
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Cold Weather Awareness and Preparation
Wednesday 12 February 2025, 6:00pm
If you are concerned about the impacts of freezing temperatures, you want to understand more about the role you can plan in preparing for ice and snow, or you would like support integrating cold weather into your Community Emergency Plan, then this session is for you.
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Community Emergency Planning Part 1
Wednesday 26 February 2025 5.15pm
The Community Emergency Planning two part workshops aim to empower community volunteers, especially those with limited experience, in creating effective Community Emergency Plans.
Met Office Online Community Resilience Training
The Met Office Civil Contingency Advisor team is running a series of online courses for community resilience and voluntary sector partners.
The online sessions last for no more than 90 minutes and run in the late afternoon on weekdays.
