Entry training (Level 1)
Please note that some of the links below will take you to the IFRC learning platform. You will need to create an account to access all IFRC e-learning materials.
Introduction to CVA
Type of study: E-learning/ CALP Network
Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) – The Fundamentals
Duration: 2-3 hours
Training language: available in English, French, Arabic and Spanish
Objectives
At the end of the course, you'll be able to
- define cash and voucher assistance, including key terminology and definitions, and principles of good practice in CVA.
- describe modalities, delivery mechanisms and different tools for cash and voucher assistance
- define preconditions for the implementation of cash and voucher assistance
- explain the relevance of cash and voucher assistance in different humanitarian contexts and advocate for CVA with different stakeholders
- list the key steps and associated tasks for cash and voucher assistance in the humanitarian project cycle
- identify the roles and responsibilities of different staff functions in the CVA project cycle
This course is a pre-requisite for many Movement courses as well as Level 2 CVA training.
Course description
Designed for anyone interested in learning more about cash and voucher assistance in humanitarian contexts, this course will introduce you to the basics of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA).
Applicability
For all RC staff and volunteers who wish to gain a basic understanding of CVA, whether or not it is directly relevant to their role.
Introduction to Market Assessments
Type of study: E-learning/ IFRC learning platform
Market Assessments: Introduction
Duration: 30 minutes
Market Assessments: Rapid Assessment for Markets (RAM)
Duration: 1 hours
Description
The aim of the introductory course is to familiarise participants with the principles of market assessment, to provide basic knowledge and skills for conducting market assessments and to introduce the market assessment tools available.
These courses are a pre-requisite to the Level 2 CVA training.
Content
- Basic market concepts & terminology
Training language: English
Applicability
For all RC staff and volunteers who would like to gain a basic understanding of market assessments, whether or not it is directly relevant to their role.
