Diploma in Water Sanitation and Hygiene​

Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are essential for ensuring public health, especially in vulnerable communities and during emergencies. This diploma program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and implement effective WASH programs. The course covers a wide range of topics including water supply, sanitation systems, hygiene promotion, and WASH in emergencies.

Objectives

– Understand the principles and practices of WASH

– Develop skills in designing and managing water supply and sanitation systems

– Learn effective strategies for hygiene promotion and behavior change

– Gain knowledge in WASH needs assessment and situation analysis

– Explore the role of WASH in public health and its impact on communities

– Understand the dynamics of WASH in emergency and development contexts

– Develop skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating WASH programs

– Enhance abilities in monitoring and evaluating WASH interventions

Thematic Areas

– Introduction to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)

– Water Supply Systems and Management

– Sanitation Technologies and Systems

– Hygiene Promotion and Behavior Change

– WASH Needs Assessment and Situation Analysis

– WASH in Public Health

– WASH in Emergencies

– Planning and Implementing WASH Programs

– Monitoring and Evaluation of WASH Programs

– WASH and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Who Should Enroll?

This diploma is suitable for individuals working in or planning to enter the field of WASH, including staff of humanitarian aid organizations, development agencies, government bodies, and UN agencies. There are no prerequisites for this course. All participants are expected to have a strong interest in WASH, although prior experience is not required.

Training Format

– All materials are made available through our Online Learning Platform

– Students should commit approximately 5-6 hours of their time per week

Materials Provided

– Online delivery of curriculum materials, exercises, and templates

Assignments

To demonstrate their understanding of the course content, students will be required to submit assignments at the end of every month.