Advanced Certificates and Diplomas

In addition to specialized advanced certificates and individual 3-month humanitarian training courses, the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IDHA) offers its flagship program, the International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance, for humanitarian workers and those who are very interested in humanitarian work. 

Advanced Certificates | Humanitarian Training Courses | IDHA | Credit/Non-credit | Fees 

Advanced Certificates

  • Course Academic Credit Non-Academic Certificate
    HUST 5013-Fundamentals of Humanitarian Action 3 credits - $1,950 0 credits - $1,076 
    HUST 5035 - Forced Migration  3 credits - $1,950 0 credits - $1,076
    HUST 5055 - Human Rights in Humanitarian Crises 3 credits - $1,950 0 credits - $1,076

    Please visit the Advanced Certificate in Humanitarian Operations website to learn more.

  • Starts Spring 2027

    Course Academic Credit Non-Academic Certificate
    HUST 5014 - Humanitarian Response Management and Administration 3 credits - $1,950 0 credits - $1,076
    HUST 5082 - Accountability in Humanitarian Action 3 credits - $1,950 0 credits - $1,076
    HUST 5045 - Humanitarian Advocacy 3 credits - $1,950 0 credits - $1,076
    HUST 5500 - Mental Health in Complex Emergencies* 3 credits - $1,950 0 credits - $1,076

    * Please note the MHCE is an elective course and takes place during the fall semester.

    Please visit the Advanced Certificate in Disaster Management website to learn more.

  • Starts Fall 2027

    Course Academic Credit Non-Academic Certificate
    HUST 5086 - Security Risk Management in Humanitarian Action  3 credits - $1,950 0 credits - $1,076
    HUST 5095 - Strategic Issues in Humanitarian Affairs 3 credits - $1,950 0 credits - $1,076
    HUST 6000 - International Disaster Response 3 credits - $1,950 0 credits - $1,076

    Please visit the Advanced Certificate in Humanitarian Leadership to learn more.

Humanitarian Training Courses

Students can take each of our individual humanitarian training courses listed on this page for academic credit toward the MA in International Humanitarian Action (MIHA) degree or they can participate in the course without receiving academic credit for a discounted price. Advanced certificates are not available to take for 0 credits. Full advanced certificates are available for-credit only.

International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance

The International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA) is the IIHA's flagship, four-week residential program designed to equip mid-career professionals with essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex landscape of humanitarian aid and to drive the humanitarian sector of the future in a more effective, sustainable, and dignified direction. Students will develop a holistic perspective on global humanitarian issues to propel them to the next level in their careers, helping them create positive social change both in and out of the field.

There are two pricing options depending on your accommodation needs and whether you would like to earn academic credit upon graduation:

  • No Accommodations: $3,250 includes coursework, diploma, weekday lunches, and coffee. Accommodations are the responsibility of the student. This option does not include academic credit.\
  • Accommodations: $7,064 - includes coursework, diploma, weekday meals, coffee, and accommodations at Ibis Styles Bangkok Ratchada (IDHA 63). Students who select this option may opt for academic credit toward the MS in Humanitarian Studies at Fordham University or another participating institution. 

    Please visit the IDHA page to learn more and apply. 

Credit/Non-credit

All advanced certificate academic credits are accepted towards our online MA in International Humanitarian Action program and may be accepted by other participating academic institutions. Students seeking academic credit will be required to submit a capstone before graduation. 

All advanced certificate individual courses can be taken individually for 0 credits or 3 credits. Students must decide whether or not to take individual courses for academic credit before the start of the course and cannot receive academic credit retroactively.

Fees

IIHA certificate and diploma course fees have been discounted significantly from Fordham University's graduate education tuition model to accommodate the financial situations of our diverse and international student body. Please refer to the chart under "advanced certificates" for advanced certificate pricing and individual course pricing.

The MA in International Humanitarian Action (MIHA) is a 30-credit program instructed in three modules and charged at U.S. $650 per credit. Please explore the MIHA page to learn more.