Train in Crisis Management | University Diploma
In a globalized world fraught with uncertainty, the ability to manage a crisis has become essential.
Adopting the right reflexes, knowing how to control the human factor, communication, and resource planning before, during, and after a crisis cannot be improvised.
That is whythe École Sécurité Environnement Qualité (ESEQ) and the Faculty of Law and Political Science at the University of Montpellier have designed the University Diploma in Crisis Management.
To promote the acquisition of operational skills, the University Diploma in Crisis Management has been designed on a model that combines knowledge and expertise thanks to recognized experts in the field.
Managing a crisis means knowing how to act throughout the entire process: before, during, and after the event. It means being able to control the human factor, communication, and resource planning.
This training course is eligible for CPF (My Training Account) funding.
The objectives of the degree
Led by recognized experts in the field, this four-month training program guarantees that you will acquire the operational skills needed to manage the three phases of a crisis: before, during, and after the event.
Preparing for the crisis
- Anticipating the occurrence of a crisis (internal, external, environmental, contextual causes, etc.)
- Positioning oneself within the network of crisis management actors (government departments, emergency services, local authorities, etc.)
- Set up a crisis unit and conduct drills
Acting in a crisis situation
- Deploy a crisis unit
- Integrating the Human Factor into crisis management (perception, leadership, internal communication, decision-making, etc.)
- Mastering crisis communication (delays, language elements, social media management, knowing what to say, etc.)
Learning from the crisis
- Building a resilient organization
- Capitalize on feedback
- Improve your practices
The advantages
- Comprehensive, multifactorial approach to crisis management (preparation, anticipation, communication, leadership, planning, etc.)
- Training schedule compatible with professional obligations
(online and end-of-day theory classes + two days of focused practical training) - CPF-eligible training (My Training Account)
- Expert professional speakers to discover
70 hours of training eligible for CPF (French personal training account)
This University Diploma is exclusively available as a continuing education program with a schedule adapted to professional activity (online and end-of-day theory classes + two days of practical training).
For the current year, one training session is planned:
- January 19 to May 22, 2026: Remote theoretical portion (50 hours)
Online course (ZOOM platform) – synchronous teaching.
Recorded for asynchronous viewing for one week.
- May 11, 12, and 13, 2026: Practical seminar (20 hours)
Exercises, role-playing, workshops.
Exclusively in person in Montpellier.
This short course is eligible for the Personal Training Account (CPF) and professional training funds.
For professionals who are not eligible for funding,
contact elyse.siong@umontpellier.fr
Are you interested in this training course?
For any administrative information (registration, financing, etc.), please contact ourtraining manager, Elyse Siong.
Do you have a question about the program? Would you like to watch the replay of the webinar presenting the Crisis Management University Diploma?Contact Claire Chaffard, the program director.
