Learning & Development

With 10 years’ experience providing immediate humanitarian aid to disaster zones all over the world, ShelterBox’s training team is internationally respected for its expertise. Our personnel are trained to the highest standards and experienced at working in challenging, hostile and remote environments – now the Academy offers you a unique opportunity to benefit from this experience and develop your career with a range of accredited courses.

The ShelterBox International Academy is now part of the Combined Universities in Cornwall (CUC), working closely with the University of Plymouth and professional partners such as Evolution Development, Survival Wisdom and Rig Systems, to improve education in emergency management and disaster relief. Our courses combine hands-on experience with academic excellence to deliver high-calibre learning programmes for individuals, teams and organisations (click here to find out more about our Corporate opportunities).

Are you…

• A humanitarian aid worker?
• An international journalist?
• Working in a film crew?
• Intending to undertake adventurous overseas travel?
• A volunteer involved in emergency response?
• In secondary or higher education and wanting further qualifications to boost your prospects in this exciting field?
• Looking to extend your skills and qualifications outside of your full-time career?

Then browse our range of courses on the left and see how you can enhance your skills, further your career and contribute to ShelterBox’s vital work at the same time.

» If you’d like to talk to the Academy team directly, we’d love to hear from you. Please call 01326 569782 or email academy@shelterbox.org

• Short courses: If you’re travelling or working overseas in remote environments – or looking to nurture individual and team relationships – then check out our range of First Aid, Personal Security and Survival courses.
  
  
• Continuing education: If you work, or are planning to work, in an emergency response role – be it voluntary, full-time or part-time – our CUC-accredited programmes will develop your capabilities and improve your career prospects.
  
  
• Specialist programmes: If you work ‘at the sharp end’, these highly technical courses – including Urban Search and Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Advanced Survival and Patient Management courses – are designed especially for you.