About this programme

This intermediate course provides specialized training on Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) for displaced populations. Participants will learn to establish, manage, and coordinate camps and camp-like settings, ensuring safe, dignified, and habitable living conditions for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees.

Who Should Attend:

CCCM Officers and Managers
Camp Managers and Site Coordinators
Humanitarian Program Managers
Government Displacement Focal Points

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

Establish and plan camps according to international standards.
Implement camp management structures, including community participation.
Coordinate multi-sectoral service delivery in camp settings.
Plan for camp closure and durable solutions (return, local integration, resettlement).

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: CCCM Fundamentals and Camp Establishment

The role of CCCM in humanitarian response.
Types of displacement sites: planned camps, collective centers, self-settled, and transit centers.
Site selection criteria and camp establishment procedures.
Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Analyze the suitability of three potential camp sites based on criteria including safety, water access, land tenure, and proximity to services.

Module 2: Site Planning and Infrastructure

Camp layout principles: spacing, circulation, and zoning.
Infrastructure standards: shelter, WASH, health, education, and communal facilities.
Accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities.
Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Design a camp layout for 5,000 people, including shelter blocks, WASH facilities, health post, school, distribution points, and circulation roads.

Module 3: Camp Governance and Community Participation

Establishing camp governance structures: site committees, community leaders, and focal points.
Community participation mechanisms: meetings, representation, and feedback systems.
Camp population registration and documentation.
Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Develop a camp governance and participation plan, including the formation of a camp committee, representation guidelines, and a community feedback mechanism.

Module 4: Multi-Sectoral Coordination and Service Delivery

Coordinating with sector leads: shelter, WASH, health, nutrition, protection, and education.
Camp service mapping and gap analysis.
Information management for CCCM: population data, service tracking, and incident reporting.
Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Conduct a service gap analysis for a camp, identify missing or under-resourced services, and develop a coordination plan to address gaps.

Module 5: Camp Closure and Durable Solutions

The transition from emergency to durable solutions: return, local integration, and resettlement.
Camp closure processes: consultation, phased closure, and asset transfer.
Post-closure monitoring and community follow-up.
Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Develop a camp closure plan for a camp transitioning to durable solutions, including consultation with displaced populations, service phase-down, and asset handover.

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impacts:

Improved living conditions and safety in displacement sites.
Enhanced coordination among service providers and camp governance.
Reduced tensions and improved community participation.

Individual Impacts:

Mastery of camp establishment and management standards.
Expertise in site planning, governance, and service coordination.
Skills to manage camp closure and durable solutions transitions.

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

Full calendar

City	Starts	Ends	Delivery	Book
NakuruNext	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kigali	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Accra	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kisumu	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Johannesburg	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Dakar	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book