Please note that the course is going through a re-design process and it is not available to be booked at the moment.
We will update this page as soon as more information is available.
If you need any further information, please email learning@ciwem.org.
Working with partners – the Environment Agency, HR Wallingford, Jacobs, VolkerStevin and CIWEM - Brunel University London has created the Centre for Flood Risk and Resilience which aims to generate skills and knowledge in key stakeholders of flood risk and resilience, and thereby support the UK Government's Industrial Strategy.
This online eLearning module is designed for existing flood risk professionals (asset managers, partnership managers, flood risk managers) who are looking to develop their river flooding and science knowledge together with a wider understanding of flood risk modelling and the science behind it. This module will also be of particular interest to civil engineering and other graduates looking to develop specific knowledge in river flooding.
The focus of this short module is on fundamental processes linked to river hazards, including floods. It introduces key datasets and methods used in river flood risk assessment, referring to best practice guidance (e.g. UKCP18). It explores potential changes in river hydrological/hydraulic processes over different timescales in response to internal and external controls, including climate change.
Prior to enrolling on this course, we recommended that you have a basic understanding of or experience working with rivers, or have completed the free course An Introduction to Flood Risk and Resilience.
Please leave your details here to register your interest in the course and you will receive the booking link as soon as the course is back up and running.
Upon successful completion of this online learning course, participants will:
have an understanding of the fundamental hydrological and hydraulic processes operating in rivers be able to analyse fundamental river information demonstrate ability to investigate the potential impacts of future changes on river flooding 
This eLearning module has a learning time equivalent to 20 hours and the study mode is self-paced. You will have four months access to the Online Learning Platform.
Assessment – Multiple-choice questions, pass mark 75%.
Award - CIWEM Accredited Brunel University London CPD Certificate.
Please contact learning@ciwem.org or call +44 (0)20 7831 3110 with any booking enquiries.
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