WASH Courses

Course Structure:

Introduction to WASH Principles and Priorities

• Defining WASH: Concepts and Essential Components

• Prioritizing WASH in Emergency and Development Contexts

• Evaluating the Effectiveness of WASH Interventions

Water, Sustainable Development, and Public Health

• Water as a Driver of Sustainable Development

• Understanding the Public Health Implications of Water Access

• Exploring Water Sources and Their Characteristics

Managing Water Quality and Treatment

• Addressing Water Pollution Challenges

• Innovative Technologies for Large-Scale Water Treatment

• Ensuring Effective Operation and Maintenance of Water Systems

Water Distribution and Safety

• Managing Distribution, Leakage, and Illegal Connections

• Implementing Water Safety Plans for Safe Drinking Water

• Roles and Responsibilities of Water Utilities in Ensuring Quality

Household Water Management and Emergency Response

• Household Water Collection, Treatment, and Storage Practices

• Monitoring and Maintaining Water Quality at the Household Level

• Responding to Water Emergencies and Ensuring Emergency Supply

Hygiene, Environmental Health, and Housing

• Understanding the Principles of Hygiene and Environmental Health

• Identifying Environmental Health Hazards and Mitigation Strategies

• Promoting Personal Hygiene and Healthful Housing Practices

Institutional and Urban Hygiene

• Implementing Institutional Hygiene and Sanitation Practices

• Characteristics of Urban Communities and Their Hygiene Needs

• Addressing Environmental Pollution and Its Impact on Public Health

WASH Service Provision and Stakeholder Engagement

• Assessing Existing WASH Service Provision in Urban Areas

• Engaging Stakeholders in Urban WASH Initiatives

• Promoting Social Accountability and Responsibility in WASH Programs

Community Engagement and Sanitation Management

• Fostering Community Engagement in WASH Initiatives

• Introduction to Sanitation Practices and Waste Management

• Understanding the Health Impacts of Poor Sanitation and Waste Management

Rapid Assessment and Solid Waste Management

• Conducting Rapid Assessments of Urban Sanitation and Waste Management

• Managing Storage, Collection, Transfer, and Transport of Solid Waste

• Safe Disposal Practices for Solid Wastes in Urban Environments

This Online Course provides a comprehensive exploration of WASH principles, practices, and interventions, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to address critical challenges in water, sanitation, and hygiene management in both emergency and development contexts.

• Research Paper: As part of the course requirements, you'll have the opportunity to select a research topic. After choosing your topic, you'll collaborate with the moderator to finalize it. Following approval, you'll proceed to develop a comprehensive proposal. Once approved, you'll continue to refine and expand your research by completing chapters three, four, and five of the paper. Detailed guidelines will be provided to ensure adherence to the preferred format specified by the institute.

• Assignments: To demonstrate comprehension, participants will complete three assignments designed to apply course concepts to real-world scenarios, fostering critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills after completing each module.

• Final Examination: To demonstrate comprehensive understanding and application of the course, you will seat for a final examination which is conducted online.

• Certification: Showcase your competence and expertise with a certificate of completion issued by Stratford International BDLC upon successful completion

• Dedicate approximately 10-12 hours per week to coursework and learning activities

• Target Regions: Worldwide