On this page you will find training resources, and upcoming training events, on the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS).

The 2-days CHS training pack has just been revised to reflect the 2024 CHS. You will find it in the resources section below.

For the SEAH Investigation training programme please go to the following page: Investigator Qualification training Scheme.

We are providing half day introductory workshops on the CHS to CHS Alliance members, online, at specific dates. Dates are advertised to CHS Alliance members focal points. We also share the training material and facilitation notes, should you want to use it to facilitate your own workshop. Please contact us at the below email address for that purpose.

We have a number of externally hosted elearning modules on both the CHS and PSEAH/Investigation. You will find them all listed on this page, and in the resource section below.

For additional information, please contact us via training@chsalliance.org

CHS Alliance holds a range of courses, which include the following

CHS Introductory Workshop: members only

This workshop is primarily designed for staff from organisations who have recently joined the CHS Alliance, and for staff who are relatively new to the Core Humanitarian Standard. The methodology is interactive and encourages participants to meet and exchange with peers.
Core Humanitarian Standard for Q&A Focal Points Training

Self-learning, peer group work and webinars

This learning journey is designed for staff members who have specific responsibilities in supporting their organization in implementing the CHS. It encourages peer exchanges and building a roadmap that focuses on where the organization is now.
CHS & PSEAH elearnings offer

You will find here a listing and summary of all our elearning resources, on the CHS, PSEAH and SEAH Investigations.
Investigator Qualification Training Scheme

A series of three progressive courses

The IQTS replaces the previous SEA Investigation workshops

This IQTS scheme is designed to teach SEAH Investigators the increasingly detailed knowledge and skills needed to carry out survivor-centred administrative investigations.
Core Humanitarian Standard Training of Trainer

Webinars and group work

This course is for you if you are already knowledgeable about the CHS and have experience as training facilitators. It will provide you with in-depth expertise in designing CHS-related training utilizing adult learning principles.

Training facilitation materials

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2-days CHS Training Handbook
You can find, the 2024 CHS based, 2-days training handbook on the Core Humanitarian Standard, in English, here: Download the April 2024 2-days CHS...
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Half-day CHS training facilitation resources
The half-day CHS PCM training pack proposes (2014 CHS based): an introduction to the CHS a session on applying the CHS within the project...
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Accountability toward individuals and the Core Humanitarian Standard
This resource refers to the 2014 edition of the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS). A more accessible CHS will launch in March 2024. To find out...
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Guidelines for Investigations
This resource refers to the 2014 edition of the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS). A more accessible CHS will launch in March 2024. To find out...
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Training material – Quality and Accountability for the Syria response – English
The Quality and Accountability training package was developped specifically for the Syria response jointly between OCHA Turkey, IOM Turkey, CHS...
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E-Learning: Foundations of SEAH Investigations
This resource refers to the 2014 edition of the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS). A more accessible CHS will launch in March 2024. To find out...
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E-Learning: Introduction to the Core Humanitarian Standard (2014)
This course will help you to understand and apply the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), and in doing so improve the quality, accountability and...

Approved trainers scheme

This scheme allows us to recognise competence in training on subjects relating to quality and accountability. It includes consultants and others who offer training.

Those who qualify and meet the criteria may describe themselves as CHS Alliance approved trainers on the following specific subjects: the CHS, CHS self-assessment, complaints and response mechanisms (CRM), investigations, management of investigations, and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

Learn more about our scheme