This e-learning course has been developed to assist Member states and stakeholders working on disaster management and disaster risk reduction at a national level to plan, design, and conduct table-top simulation exercises. 

At the end of each module, you can put your knowledge to the test by taking a quiz. Participants will receive a badge certifying successful completion if the course was passed at 70% or higher. Each quiz will become available after completion of the module.

Module 1: Introduction

Objective: The objective of this module is to provide a general overview of simulation exercises.

Learning outcome:  At the end of this module, you will have the skills to develop and implement a table-top simulation exercise and increased understanding of the different types of simulation exercises and their purpose.

Timing: It will take around 20 minutes to complete this module.

The module will consist of the following lessons:

• Course overview
• Introduction to simulation exercises
• Types of simulation exercises
• Steps of a table-top simulation
• Quiz

Module 2: Pre-TTX/Plan

Objective: The objective of this module is to provide an overview of the steps to be taken as part of the first phase of a TTX simulation.

Learning outcome: At the end of this module, you will be able to complete the first phase of a TTX by using the provided tools and resources in this course. 

Timing: It will take around 30 minutes to complete this module.

The module will consist of the following lessons:

• Introduction to Phase 1: Plan
• Initiate
• Determine objectives
• Identify participants
• Draft concept note
• Allocate budget and resources
• Create planning timeline
• Organize facilitation team
• Invite participants
• Quiz

Module 3: Pre-TTX/Design and Set-up 

Objective: The objective of this module is to provide an overview of the steps to be taken as part of the second phase of a TTX.

Learning outcome: At the end of this module, you will be able to complete the second phase of a TTX simulation by using the provided tools and resources in this course.

Timing: It will take around 20 minutes to complete this module.

The module will consist of the following lessons:

• Introduction to Phase 2: Design and set-up
• Master scenario
• Injects
• Logistical requirements
• Facilitator briefing
• Set-up and administration
• Quiz

Module 4: During TTX/Conduct 

Objective: The objective of this module is to provide an overview of the steps to be taken as part of the third phase of a TTX. 

Learning outcome: At the end of this module, you will be able to complete the third phase of a TTX simulation by using the provided tools and resources in this course.

Timing: It will take around 20 minutes to complete this module.

The module will consist of the following lessons:

• Introduction to Phase 3: Conduct
• Participant briefing 
• Facilitation and exercise management
• Debrief
• Evaluation
• Quiz

Module 5: Post TTX/Results and Follow-up 

Objective: The objective of this module is to provide an overview of the steps to be taken as part of the fifth phase of a TTX. 

Learning outcome: At the end of this module, you will be able to complete the fifth phase of a TTX simulation by using the provided tools and resources in this course. 

Timing: It will take around 20 minutes to complete this module.

The module will consist of the following lessons:

• Introduction to Phase 4: Results and follow-up
• Recommendations for actions
• Draft report
• Quiz

Course summary

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