CPMS Mini-Course

Sign up for the FREE online, facilitated course on the CPMS!

Our goal is to develop a global pool of champions who know how to use the CPMS to improve the quality and accountability of children’s protection in humanitarian settings.  

ELIGIBILITY:

• Work for an Alliance member agency
• Able to study and learn in English (written and spoken)
• Access to stable internet
• Available for the 5 two-hour sessions as they are live and interactive
• Eager to learn!
• Experience as a Child Protection or other humanitarian worker

DATES: 

• Monday, August 7th and 14th - 12:30-2:30 pm (CEST)
• Wednesday, August 9th, 16th, and 28th - 12:30-2:30 pm (CEST)

COURSE STRUCTURE: 

1. 4 two-hour, facilitated sessions online + 30 min of assigned homework per session; followed by
2.  Small group work over 3 weeks; followed by
3. A 5th and final session to review the groups’ work and overall learning.

FACILITATORS: 

Experienced trainers from the Alliance’s global CPMS Working Group, with additional speakers from across the Alliance membership.

TOPICS:

• What are minimum standards and why use them in humanitarian settings?
• How do the CPMS compare with other humanitarian standards and INSPIRE?
• How do we measure our work?
• How can standards be used to strengthen our work with other sectors?
• How can we become more accountable for our work with children and others in the affected population?

HIGHLIGHTS: 

• 100% online training – so you can take it from anywhere!
• Short duration course – just 10 hours of class + 10 hours of course work
• Dynamic learning environment – an interactive classroom with experienced facilitators who will mix their knowledge with practical case studies and exercises
• Networking Opportunities with CPHA learners from around the world, as well as a chance to do group work with people in similar work settings.

CERTIFICATE: 
A completion certificate will be provided by the Alliance, and you will be invited into an ongoing group of CPMS champions, with the possibility of further training.

APPLICATIONS: 

To apply, complete this form by Sunday, July 14th, 2024 COB.

For questions, contact cpms.wg@alliancecpha.org.