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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Course in Coastal Flood Management
The Course in Coastal Flood Management Prepares you to understand and manage coastal flooding before, during and after it happens. You will study its causes, such as storm surges, waves and their combination with heavy rainfall, t
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts21 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Course in Coastal Flood Management?
The Course in Coastal Flood Management
Prepares you to understand and manage coastal flooding before, during and after it happens. You will study its causes, such as storm surges, waves and their combination with heavy rainfall, the preparation of hazard and risk maps, early warning systems, emergency planning, and protection and recovery measures, so you can help reduce damage and protect exposed communities more effectively.
Key advantages
- The full cycle: Prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
- Applied tools: Risk maps, warning systems and emergency plans.
- Climate focus: How risk changes with sea level rise.
- Practical insight: Lessons from documented coastal flood events.
- Case study: A risk management plan for a coastal town.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Programme highlights
- Understand the hazard: Learn the causes of coastal flooding.
- Map the risk: Interpret hazard and risk maps.
- Anticipate the event: Understand early warning systems.
- Plan the response: Design coherent emergency plans.
- Broaden your profile: Specialise in coastal risk management.
- Train to reduce the impact of coastal flooding on people and places.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Understanding Coastal Flooding
- Astronomical tides and storm surges
- Waves and overtopping
- Compound flooding with rainfall and rivers
- Tsunamis as a special case
- The effect of sea level rise
02
Risk Assessment
- Hazard, exposure and vulnerability
- Return periods and probability
- Hazard and risk maps
- Data sources and models
- Exposed critical infrastructure
03
Forecasting and Early Warning
- Sea level and wave forecasting
- Operational forecasting services
- Warning thresholds
- The warning communication chain
- Public risk perception
04
Emergency Planning
- Local emergency plans
- Evacuation routes and assembly points
- Coordination between services
- Vulnerable people
- Communication during the emergency
05
Risk Reduction and Recovery
- Engineered and natural measures
- Land-use planning in flood zones
- Insurance and compensation
- Recovery and lessons learned
- Case study: flood risk management plan for a coastal town
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
Hours a week8
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Who it is for
Civil protection and emergency planning officers: working in coastal councils Planning and environment officers: who plan flood-prone areas Engineers and consultants: who produce risk studies Port and infrastructure professionals: who manage exposed facilities Earth or marine science graduates: interested in coastal risk
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Understand coastal flooding
- 02Interpret risk maps
- 03Know how warning systems work
- 04Plan emergencies
- 05Assess risk reduction measures
- 06Manage recovery
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Coastal risk management officer: Plans and studies in local government.
02Civil protection officer: Flood preparedness and response planning.
03Risk consultant: Flood studies and risk reduction measures.
04Business continuity manager: Preparing exposed coastal facilities.
Questions
Entry Requirements
It is a rise in sea level caused by wind and low atmospheric pressure during a storm, which adds to the astronomical tide.
No. The course teaches you to interpret maps and model outputs, not to build models.
No. It complements emergency services training but does not replace official qualifications or accreditations.
Yes. You analyse how sea level rise changes the frequency and intensity of flooding.
A flood risk management plan for a coastal town, covering risk, warning, response and measures.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 300 hours of study. You can work at your own pace within the timetable we give you when you enrol.
Each programme has its own start date, shown on this page and confirmed by our admissions team when you enquire.
On completing the programme you receive the Course in Coastal Flood Management qualification awarded by Navalis Magna Institute.
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Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Entry profile: Studies or a degree in engineering, marine science, geography, environmental science, geology or a related field; or professional experience in emergency management or planning. Language: A good working level of English to follow classes and materials. Technical requirements: A computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a webcam for live sessions and project presentations. Admissions process: Online application, profile review and a short interview with the academic team. We confirm your start date when you enquire.
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