Análisis cualitativo y cuantitativo del riesgo de desastres from Coursera

Este curso te enseñará cómo identificar y analizar los riesgos de desastres naturales en proyectos de infraestructura. Aprenderás sobre los diferentes tipos de análisis cualitativo y cuantitativo, así como las metodologías y herramientas que se utilizan para realizar estos análisis para poder llevar el conocimiento a la práctica, revisando modelos de riesgo y la gestión integral del riesgo.

Se presentarán ejercicios prácticos interesantes en los que se requiere de la instalación de un software específico del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo para realizar análisis relacionados con los contenidos presentados.

Este curso es ideal para personas interesadas en la gestión de riesgos, la planificación de proyectos y el cambio climático. También será útil para quienes trabajan en el gobierno, las organizaciones no gubernamentales o la industria privada.

**Este curso forma parte de una Especialización. Antes de comenzarlo, te recomendamos tomar el curso 1: "Riesgos de desastes en proyectos de infraestructura".

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Semana 1

En este curso se abordan la metodología cualitativa y cuantitativa para la gestión del riesgo de desastres en proyectos de infraestructura, utilizando buenas prácticas, ejemplos y casos prácticos. Veremos la importancia de ambos tipos de metodología de análisis y los beneficios de complementar uno con el otro dependiendo de las necesidades de cada situación. Además, profundizaremos en cada metodología con herramientas recomendadas como el proceso de identificación de modos de falla, los árboles de fallo o también los denominados árboles de eventos para recoger la complejidad de la respuesta de los sistemas.

Semana 2

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Perfecciona competencias para analizar y gestionar riesgos de desastres en proyectos de infraestructura

Dirigido a profesionales en gestión de riesgos, planificación de proyectos y cambio climático

Aborda metodologías cualitativas y cuantitativas para el análisis de riesgos

Incluye ejercicios prácticos con software del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

Recomendado como parte de una Especialización en Riesgos de desastres en proyectos de infraestructura

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Learners who complete Análisis cualitativo y cuantitativo del riesgo de desastres will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Emergency Management Coordinator

Emergency Management Coordinators plan and coordinate the response to disasters. This course will help Emergency Management Coordinators understand how to identify and analyze the risk of disasters, and develop and implement effective emergency response plans. The course will also provide Emergency Management Coordinators with tools for analyzing and managing the risk of disasters, which will help them make better decisions about how to protect communities from disasters.

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Disaster Risk Manager

Disaster Risk Managers plan and implement strategies to reduce the risk of disasters and their impact on communities. This course will help Disaster Risk Managers understand how to identify and analyze the risk of disasters, and develop and implement effective risk reduction strategies. The course will also provide Disaster Risk Managers with tools for analyzing and managing the risk of disasters, which will help them make better decisions about how to protect communities from disasters.

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Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientists study the environment and its relationship to human activity, such as how humans impact climate change. This course will help Environmental Scientists understand how to mitigate the risk of disasters, such as climate change and pollution, in their work. The course will also provide Environmental Scientists with tools for analyzing and managing the risk of disasters, which will help them make better decisions about how to protect the environment and human health from disasters.

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Risk Manager

Risk Managers identify, analyze, and manage risks to organizations. This course will help Risk Managers understand how to mitigate the risk of disasters, such as natural disasters and cyber attacks, in their work. The course will also provide Risk Managers with tools for analyzing and managing the risk of disasters, which will help them make better decisions about how to protect their organizations from disasters.

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Meteorologist

Meteorologists study the atmosphere and weather patterns. This course will help Meteorologists understand how to mitigate the risk of disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods, in their work. The course will also provide Meteorologists with tools for analyzing and managing the risk of disasters, which will help them make better decisions about how to forecast and warn of weather events.

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Hydrologist

Hydrologists study the movement and quality of water on the Earth's surface and in the ground. This course will help Hydrologists understand how to mitigate the risk of disasters, such as floods, droughts, and water contamination, in their work. The course will also provide Hydrologists with tools for analyzing and managing the risk of disasters, which will help them make better decisions about how to manage water resources in a way that is resilient to disasters.

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Civil Engineer

Civil Engineers design, build, and maintain infrastructure, such as roads, buildings, bridges, and dams. This course will help Civil Engineers understand how to mitigate the risk of disasters in their projects, which is essential for ensuring the safety and functionality of these structures. The course will also provide Civil Engineers with tools for analyzing and managing the risk of disasters, which will help them make better decisions about how to design and build infrastructure in a way that is resilient to disasters.

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Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineers design and analyze the stability of soil and rock, and how it interacts with structures. This course will help Geotechnical Engineers understand how to mitigate the risk of disasters, such as landslides, earthquakes, and floods, in their designs. The course will also provide Geotechnical Engineers with tools for analyzing and managing the risk of disasters, which will help them make better decisions about how to design structures that are resilient to disasters.

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Climate Scientist

Climate Scientists study climate change and its impact on the environment and human activity. This course will help Climate Scientists understand how to mitigate the risk of disasters, such as climate change and extreme weather events, in their work. The course will also provide Climate Scientists with tools for analyzing and managing the risk of disasters, which will help them make better decisions about how to protect the environment and human health from climate change.

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Structural Engineer

Structural Engineers design and analyze the structural integrity of buildings, bridges, and other structures. This course will help Structural Engineers understand how to mitigate the risk of disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes, in their designs. The course will also provide Structural Engineers with tools for analyzing and managing the risk of disasters, which will help them make better decisions about how to design structures that are resilient to disasters.

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Public Health Specialist

Public Health Specialists plan and implement programs to protect and improve the health of communities. This course will help Public Health Specialists understand how to mitigate the risk of disasters, such as disease outbreaks and epidemics, in their work. The course will also provide Public Health Specialists with tools for analyzing and managing the risk of disasters, which will help them make better decisions about how to protect the health of communities from disasters.

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Insurance Risk Analyst

Insurance Risk Analysts analyze the risk of loss and damage to property and life, and develop and price insurance policies. This course will help Insurance Risk Analysts understand how to mitigate the risk of disasters, such as natural disasters and terrorism, in their work. The course will also provide Insurance Risk Analysts with tools for analyzing and managing the risk of disasters, which will help them make better decisions about how to underwrite insurance policies.

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Sustainability Manager

Sustainability Managers develop and implement sustainability programs for organizations. This course may be useful for Sustainability Managers who wish to specialize in disaster risk management or climate change mitigation. The course will help Sustainability Managers understand how to analyze the risk of disasters and climate change, and make better decisions about how to develop and implement sustainability programs that will help their organizations reduce their risk of disasters and climate change.

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Investment Analyst

Investment Analysts research and analyze investments, in a variety of asset classes that may include stocks, bonds, and real estate, in order to make recommendations to clients or to manage investment portfolios. This course may be useful for Investment Analysts who wish to specialize in investing in companies or projects that are involved in disaster risk management or climate change mitigation. The course will help Investment Analysts understand how to analyze the risk of disasters and climate change, and make better decisions about how to invest in these areas.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts collect, analyze, and interpret data to help organizations make better decisions. This course may be useful for Data Analysts who wish to specialize in disaster risk management or climate change mitigation. The course will help Data Analysts understand how to analyze the risk of disasters and climate change, and make better decisions about how to use data to help organizations reduce their risk of disasters and climate change.

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