This sub-module consists of 2 parts of the lecture and practical materials, including video and pdf instructions. The module will make the key concepts familiar to you so you are able to understand the principles of the strategies in flood mapping.
LESSONS
7
% complete
DURATION
Self-paced
STUDENTS
44
enrolled
CERTIFICATE
Yes
on completion
About this course
An overview of different approaches to flood hazard simulations will be presented, including static and hydrodynamic
Understand the concepts of flood hazard mapping, flood exposure mapping, flood vulnerability mapping and flood impact
Course content
%
GFDRR: on explaining natural hazard risk (2 min)
Video · 2 min
Lecture 1: Principles of flood mapping strategies (32 min)
Video · 32 min
Lecture 2: Principles of flood mapping strategies (part 2) (18 min)
Video · 18 min
QUIZ: Test you knowledge after lectures!
Quiz · 8 questions · pass 70%
Practical 1 video: flood cases (4 min)
Video · 4 min
Practical 1 slides: flood cases
Reading
Your instructor
Msilikale MsilangaTeacher · Resilience AcademyWhat the hell!
Partners involved
Course details
Format
Self-paced
Language
English
Level
Beginner
Last updated
August 20, 2026
Certificate
Included ✓