Program Overview

Specialization Course on After Action Review

General Objectives of the Course

The Specialization Course on After Action Review aims to equip SGIFR agents responsible for reconstructing and analyzing rural fire interventions with the skills to identify relevant rural fire incidents, analyze determining factors, organize participatory processes, and focus on events rather than personal responsibilities. The course also seeks to help participants identify interconnections between process stages and propose aspects for future improvement.

Admission Requirements

• Candidates must have a first degree.
• Additional admission requirements are available on the University of Coimbra's website.

Mode of Study

The course is offered in a B-learning mode.

Teaching / Evaluation Language

The teaching and evaluation language for the course is Portuguese.

Examination Regulations, Assessment, and Grading

The course assessment consists of 40% from problem-solving exercises and 60% from synthesis work, both evaluated on a scale of 0 to 20.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

• After Action review: definition, importance, and application
• After-event performance analysis: analysis references, event review, involvement of organizations, and possible limitations
• Tools for post-event analysis
• Communication and facilitation in a team context
• Systematizing learning and developing actions
• AAR case studies in rural fires
• AAR case studies in extreme and complex rural fires

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The course follows the rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, participants must achieve 40% from problem-solving exercises and 60% from synthesis work, both evaluated on a scale of 0 to 20.

Study Programme

The course focuses on the protection of people and assets.

Academic Year and Course Details

• Course Type: Non-Degree Course
• Qualification Awarded: Specialization in After Action Review
• Duration: 1 Trimester(s)
• ECTS Credits: 2.0

Applications and Documents

The course is subject to a call for applications, with specific documents required for admission. The University of Coimbra's rules and regulations apply.