The Crisis Leadership Program (CLP) offers hands-on short courses with flexible delivery models to meet the needs of first responders working in crisis response and recovery.
Participants will gain insights to better understand and navigate the disaster response system, as well as build their own leadership skills.
The CLP is supported by the H2H Network, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Fondation de France.
About the course
CLP Seed, Grow and Extend
The CLP offers participants a convenient eight-week blended learning program of self-led online study, weekly live sessions, and an in-person intensive module.
For more experienced participants, the CLP offers a five-day intensive with individual and group coaching.
The CLP comprises three different courses: Seed, Grow and Extend.
CLP Seed is designed for participants with between 0 to 2 years of experience (approximately) working in conflict, disaster, and crisis settings. Participatory and action-focused, CLP Seed provides you with insights to better understand and navigate the disaster response system, as well as build your skills as a leader.
CLP Grow is designed for participants with between 2 to 8 years of experience (approximately) working in conflict, disaster, and crisis settings. CLP Grow provides you with tools and techniques to hone your leadership skills, as well as insights to deepen your understanding of the disaster response system, and how to navigate and influence it.
CLP Extend is designed for individuals operating in a crisis context with more than eight years’ experience in organisational leadership and with key responsibilities in strategic planning and decision-making. CLP Extend will expand your capabilities to lead in complex, rapidly evolving crises—engaging and enabling others while building networks that foster collaboration and influence across teams and the wider humanitarian and disaster response system.
2026 Course Dates
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Sudan
CLP Seed
6 August – 23 September | Language: Arabic | Intensive: 21–23 September | Location: Gedaref
This course is supported by NRC and is available exclusively to participants living and working in Gedaref State. Priority will be given to local organisations. Please note that participants must be able to travel to the intensive module venue in the city of Gedaref.
Intensive Module Arrangements: Participation in the course is free of charge; however, participants will need to arrange their own transport to the venue. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided during the three-day intensive program.
CLP Grow
27 August – 15 October | Language: English | Intensive: 12–15 October | Location: Online
This course is supported by NRC and is available exclusively to participants living and working in Sudan. Please note that the course is delivered in English, and participants must have a good command of spoken and written English.
Syria
CLP Seed
13 August – 1 October | Language: Arabic | Intensive: 29 September – 1 October | Location: Damascus
This course is supported by CDP and is available exclusively to participants living and working in Syria. Priority will be given to local organisations.
Intensive Module Arrangements: Participation in the course is free of charge; however, participants will need to arrange their own transport to the venue. Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided during the three-day intensive program.
Please note, we are currently only accepting applications for this course from Syrian humanitarians working with local NGOs. Applications from employees working for the UN or INGOs will not be considered at this time.
This course is supported by the H2H Network with funding from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Eligibility
Eligibility
To be eligible for CLP Seed, applicants must have between 0 -2 years of experience (approximately) working in conflict, disaster, and crisis settings.
To be eligible for CLP Grow, applicants must have between 2-8 years of experience (approximately) working in conflict, disaster, and crisis settings.
To be eligible for CLP Extend, applications must have more than 8 years of experience leading teams in conflict, disaster, and crisis settings.
Email chl-clp@deakin.edu.au if you have any questions about the CLP.
