In this pre-evaluation self-assessment, you will have the opportunity to rate your confidence and attitude on key topics related to the course. This assessment is designed to help you reflect on your current understanding and mindset before starting the course, allowing you to track your growth and development as you progress through the content. Duration: 5 mins

This module presents a structured approach to designing a Resilience Strategy that enables cities to prepare for, respond to, and adapt to a range of shocks and stresses. The strategy development process is organized into three key phases—Diagnosis, Planning, and Implementation—highlighting the critical steps, key stakeholders, and practical tools involved in each stage. Duration: 45 mins

This module helps city leaders and resilience practitioners understand why embedding a Resilience Function within government systems is essential for long-term urban resilience building. Institutionalizing resilience requires changes to governance systems including how decisions are made, how resources are allocated, and how departments are held accountable, not only for the creation of new plans or projects. Drawing on global city examples from the network, the module explores how resilience functions can be institutionalized, positioned, and evolved to strengthen coordination, planning, investment, and preparedness across city government. Duration: 35 mins

In this post-evaluation self-assessment, you will have the opportunity to evaluate your progress and reflect on how your confidence and understanding of key topics have improved after completing the course. This assessment is designed to help you measure your growth, identify areas where you have strengthened your knowledge, and assess how your perspective on the course material has evolved throughout your learning journey. Duration: 5 mins