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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Disaster Preparedness by University of Pittsburgh

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About the Course

Have you ever viewed a news report depicting the aftermath of a devastating natural disaster? The damage to human life and property are
both staggering and heartbreaking. All parts of the world face the possibility of floods, hurricanes, tornados, fires, landslides, earthquakes,
tsunamis, and other natural phenomena. Are you prepared if disaster would strike you? This course will help you prepare! The course is
appropriate for any learner who is proactive about developing the core competencies of disaster readiness and survival planning. It is especially
useful if you are seeking techniques that can ensure your personal protection, as well as the safety of your family, property, ...
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Top reviews

CH

Jan 30, 2017

Really great course that's paced well. I believe this is a course everyone should and CAN take! These things are important to know especially if you live in an area where disasters are prone.

SM

Jul 5, 2020

Excellent course, logically put together and well presented. It raises multiple issues, some of which we were aware of but had not addressed and others which we had not even considered.

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By Michael K

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Apr 29, 2020

Good content, some links are out of date and do not work. Wish there was more content to really get into the nitty gritty of each week.

By PINAKI D

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Oct 21, 2016

It is indeed a wonderful learning experience especially with respect to using practical tips and tricks for disaster preparedness

By Jacqueline B

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May 24, 2020

The videos were good, and having the transcripts to read was very helpful, but some of the reading links don't work anymore.

By Derek H

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Nov 27, 2015

Kind Regards,

Reasonable for target audience, good self awareness review and expansion of cultural and professional base.

By Sudhanshu r

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Aug 27, 2020

course is little bit slow and boring.but trust me it is very useful in our day to day life.u can learn a lot from this.

By Eleanor

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Nov 5, 2017

Very informative, large amount of videos instead of reading, easy to switch off with the amount of audible content.

By ANDRIEUX R

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Jan 16, 2018

Cours complet, bonne approche du sujet bien qu'un peu superficielle mais tout les sujets sont traités !

By Fabián R

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Apr 21, 2020

The course is very good, however it would be good if they delivered digital material from the modules.

By Bernard H

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Aug 17, 2016

Amazing practical information. I would have appreciated more showing of the water purification system.

By Carlo C

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May 17, 2017

It gives basic preparations for disaster and where to go in case of disasters, which really helps.

By Andrew R

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May 18, 2016

Very good course, but sometimes goes into too much detail for things that are quite common sense.

By Kenneth D

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May 24, 2021

Comprehensive, but some readings/optional reading URLs need to be updated. Great information.

By Chip M

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Apr 6, 2022

very informative even for those who are first responders or work in the disaster field

By Christina G

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May 5, 2020

Examples slightly outdated, but the information is excellent. Glad I took the course.

By Paige B

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Sep 26, 2016

It could go a little more quicker into the Medical aspect but otherwise very good.

By Mido T

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May 28, 2018

interesting course, makes you mentally prepared for any disaster situation.

By Marva W

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Apr 12, 2024

it was good i learnt plenty and believe I'm better prepared for a disaster

By Biswajit B

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Dec 30, 2020

It is also a good study in quarantine period and gain a good knowledge.

By Paraguas S

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Apr 25, 2022

THIS A GREAT COURSE TO BE PREPARED OR KNOWING THAT YOU MUSTN´T TO DO

By Praveen K

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Feb 23, 2021

Thank you Mike Bleach sir. I have learned a lot from this course!

By Prakash S

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Apr 8, 2019

Learnt a lot about disasters and its management processes.

By Nadeemahmadkhan

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Oct 15, 2016

Very helpful to know different perspective of disaster

By Amanda F

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Aug 23, 2015

Very well presented course. Enjoyable and informative.

By Timothy N

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Mar 18, 2020

Even though outdated, it still has great information

By Madhusudanan S

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Jun 6, 2016

Excellent Course. Everyone should take this course.