Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Disaster Risk

Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Disaster Risk

This course is part of Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment Specialization

Instructors: Claudia Useche

What you'll learn

Identify key aspects of qualitative and quantitative analysis of natural disaster risks in infrastructure projects.
Recognize methodologies and tools that enable qualitative and quantitative analysis of natural disaster risks.
Identify cases where qualitative and quantitative analysis of disaster risks is required in infrastructure projects.

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10 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 2 modules in this course

This course will teach you how to identify and analyze the risks of natural disasters in infrastructure projects. You will learn about different types of qualitative and quantitative analysis, as well as the methodologies and tools used to conduct these analyses in order to apply the knowledge. You will review risk models and comprehensive risk management.

Interesting practical exercises will be presented that require the installation of specific software from the Inter-American Development Bank to conduct analyses related to the presented contents. This course is ideal for individuals interested in risk management, project planning, and climate change. It will also be useful for those working in government, non-governmental organizations, or the private industry. This course is part of a Specialization. Before starting, we recommend you take Course 1: "Natural Disaster Risk in Infrastructure Projects".

This course addresses the qualitative and quantitative methodology for disaster risk management in infrastructure projects, using best practices, examples, and case studies. We will explore the importance of both types of analysis and the benefits of complementing one with the other depending on the needs of each situation. Additionally, we will delve into each methodology with recommended tools such as the failure mode identification process, fault trees, and event trees to capture the complexity of system responses.

What's included

8 videos11 readings6 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

8 videosTotal 34 minutes

1.2.2 Qualitative Risk Analysis: key Concepts5 minutesPreview module
1.2.7 Qualitative Analysis: Failure Mode Classification5 minutes
1.2.8 Qualitative Disaster Risk Analysis: Key Concepts5 minutes
1.3.1 Stakeholders Involved in the Qualitative Risk Analysis5 minutes
1.3.2 Choosing the Type of Analysis to Perform4 minutes
1.4.3 Case Study A: Flood Control Infrastructure in the Design Phase 3 minutes
1.4.6 Case Study B: Transportation Infrastructure (Roads) in the Design Phase1 minute
1.4.9 Case Study C: Infrastructure for Hydropower Dam in the Operation Phase2 minutes

11 readingsTotal 218 minutes

1.1.1 Important Course Information10 minutes
1.1.2 Meet Your Instructors10 minutes
1.2.1 Qualitative Risk Analysis30 minutes
1.2.3 Methodologies for the Qualitative Analysis of Risk8 minutes
1.2.4 Qualitative Risk Analysis Methodologies30 minutes
1.2.6 The Failure Mode Identification Process 30 minutes
1.4.1 Introduction to Case Studies5 minutes
1.4.2 Introduction to Caribbean Case Study25 minutes
1.4.4 Introduction to Case Study A30 minutes
1.4.7 Introduction to Case Study B20 minutes
1.4.10 Introduction to Case Study C20 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

1.2.9 Graded Quiz10 minutes
1.3.3 Graded Quiz10 minutes
1.2.5 Methodologies for the Qualitative Analysis of Risk10 minutes
1.4.5 Knowledge Check: Case Study A30 minutes
1.4.8 Knowledge Check: Case Study B30 minutes
1.4.11 Knowledge Check: Case Study C30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 15 minutes

1.1.3 Introduce Yourself to Your Classmates15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 10 minutes

1.1.4 Tell us About Yourself10 minutes

What's included

6 videos19 readings4 assignments1 plugin

6 videosTotal 27 minutes

2.1.4 Calculating Risk - Part 13 minutesPreview module
2.1.5 Calculating Risk - Part 24 minutes
2.1.6 Architecture of a Generic Risk Model5 minutes
2.2.1 Risk Representation4 minutes
2.2.2 Risk Assessment5 minutes
2.2.4 Future Scenario Assessment4 minutes

19 readingsTotal 375 minutes

2.1.1 Introduction to Quantitative Risk Analysis25 minutes
2.1.2 Methodologies for Calculating Risk35 minutes
2.1.7 Data Inputs for Risk Components5 minutes
2.2.3 Introduction to Risk Assessment for Different Scenarios30 minutes
2.2.5 Uncertainty Analysis25 minutes
2.2.7 Request Your Digital Badge!5 minutes
2.3.1 Study Cases and Software15 minutes
2.3.2 Input Data for Case Studies10 minutes
2.3.3 Probability Concepts - Calculation Concepts20 minutes
2.3.4 Introduction to Caribbean Case Study – Quantitative Risk Analysis30 minutes
2.3.5 Quantitative Risk Analysis – Caribbean Case Study Solution20 minutes
2.3.6 Case Study A - Quantitative Risk Analysis25 minutes
2.3.7 Quantitative Risk Analysis - Case Study A Solution25 minutes
2.3.8 Case Study B - Quantitative Risk Analysis20 minutes
2.3.9 Quantitative Risk Analysis - Case Study B Solution20 minutes
2.3.10 Case Study C - Quantitative Risk Analysis30 minutes
2.3.11 Quantitative Risk Analysis - Case Study C Solution20 minutes
2.4.1 Main Lessons of the Course10 minutes
2.4.3 Keep Learning5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 35 minutes

2.1.9 Graded Quiz10 minutes
2.2.6 Graded Quiz10 minutes
2.1.3 Choose Methodologies for Calculating Risk Based on their Main Characteristics10 minutes
2.1.8 Event Tree and Other Basic Risk Models5 minutes