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A brand new online course on Crisis Communication & Preparedness

It's not about "if" the next crisis will strike, it's a matter of "when" - Prepare with this online, self paced course.

Study online at your own pace with this e-learning course covering the before, during and after crisis phases from a communication point of view.

Based on +20 years experience in Crisis & Risk Communication and covering the latest tools, plans and methodologies in proactive Public Relations Management.

Course Curriculum

Welcome
1 Lesson
- How to navigate this course?
  Preview
Introduction to Crisis & Risk Communication
4 Lessons
- What is Crisis Communication?
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- What is Risk Communication?
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- What is Crisis Management?
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- How Do These 3 Fit Together?
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Crisis Communication Preparedness Check & Audits
6 Lessons
- The Fundamentals of Risk Analysis
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- Types of Crises & Issue Management
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- From Operational Risk to Reputation Risk
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- How to Organise a Crisis Communication Audit?
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- From Analysis to Preparedness
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- Crisis Communication Tools
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The Crisis Communications Team Set Up
4 Lessons
- The Crisis Communication Plan
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- The Crisis Communication Workflow
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- Crisis Communication Tools
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- Crisis Communications and Other Departments
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Crisis Communication Tactics & Channels
4 Lessons
- Internal Communication
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- Media Relations
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- Social Media Communication
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- Monitoring & Predictive Analysis
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Preparing for the Next Crisis
3 Lessons
- Culture & Crisis Preparedness
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- Crisis Simulations & Exercises
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- After Action Reports & Learnings
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Included: on demand video lessons, worksheets, case studies, interviews with thought leaders, online demos and re-usable templates.

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"Philippe is an unusual combination of a Subject Matter Expert and a Teacher. Watching him generously share his skills and knowledge is a joy."

Natalie Denmeade
Senior eLearning / Moodle LMS International Educational Consultant

About your Trainer

Philippe Borremans

Philippe Borremans is an independent consultant specializing in risk, crisis, and emergency communication, with over two decades of experience in the field. He is the founder of RiskComms, an online platform designed to help communication professionals master crisis communication through real-time simulations, interactive learning, and certification programs.

In addition to his consulting work, Philippe has collaborated with global organizations such as the World Health Organization, European Union, and West African Union on emergency communication projects. His vast experience includes advising on public health emergencies, corporate crises, and reputation management, ensuring that organizations around the world are prepared for high-stakes situations.

Philippe's corporate career includes a decade at IBM, where he led corporate and online communications at national and European levels, as well as an early role at Porter Novelli International in Brussels. These experiences inform his approach to strategic communication, which combines technology, data-driven decision-making, and empathy to navigate complex crises.

As a thought leader and educator, Philippe frequently lectures at universities and business schools across Europe and North Africa. He is the author of the book "Mastering Crisis Communication with ChatGPT; A Practical Guide", published in February 2023, which explores the intersection of technology and crisis management. He also publishes the popular weekly newsletter and podcast, Wag The Dog, which covers the latest trends in crisis, risk, and emergency communication, with a focus on technology and AI.

A former President of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA 2021), Vice President of the International Association of Risk and Crisis communication (IARCC) and board member of the European Association of Communication Directors (EACD), Philippe continues to influence the global crisis communication landscape through his consulting work, which spans Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.