Designed by RedR UK and RedR Australia, this on-line, facilitated training aims to help humanitarians better understand, use, monitor, and critically reflect on the use of AI in the humanitarian sector, grounded in humanitarian principles and practice. Instead of providing tips and tricks for specific AI Tools, this course provides an introduction to the potential benefits, challenges, and risks posed by AI in the humanitarian sector that learners can use as a foundation on which to build more advanced skills.
Module aim
To provide participants with the foundational knowledge and ethical framework needed to decide whether or not to integrate AI in their work in the humanitarian sector.
Module Objectives
By the end of the session you will be able to:
- Define key concepts in Artificial Intelligence (AI), including machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision,
- Identify potential applications of AI in the humanitarian sector,
- Explain ethical considerations of using AI in humanitarian response, including bias, privacy concerns, and potential harm using the humanitarian principles as a framework for analysis,
- Recognise potential risks of AI in humanitarian work and name potential mitigation strategies,
- Critically assess AI tools and use the humanitarian principles to evaluate their suitability for specific humanitarian contexts.
Course Structure
4 on-line facilitated sessions on Zoom
This course is a blended learning programme comprising the following:
- Four highly interactive modules, each an online facilitated session of 2 hours.
- Up to one hour of asynchronous solo learning (homework/ reading) before each taught module.
Total participant time commitment required: 12 hours.
Timeline:
The 4 facilitated sessions will be held on Tuesdays 14:00-16:00 (UTC+1/BST), starting on 16th September 2025. The course will end on 7th October 2025.
Participants will need to be present entirely for all online facilitated sessions and would also be expected to complete approximately one hour homework/ reading before each taught module.
Who should attend?
Humanitarian practitioners interested in building their foundational understanding of the use of AI in humanitarian response
How much does this course cost?
Fees: £245 per person
How to join
If you would like to attend, please register through Eventbrite. You will receive instructions on how to join the course after registration.
What is the language of the training?
English
HPass badge
Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be eligible to apply for a HPass Badge, a digital indicator of achievement, and a way for participants to demonstrate their skills and experience in the humanitarian sector. You can find more information on HPass Badges here.
In case of any complaints, please email complaints@redr.org.uk
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