HOW TO GET
CERTIFIED?

ASCEND Certification Benefits

For ASEAN

The ASCEND certification enables ASEAN Member States to effectively manage emergencies and disasters by fostering a regional network of qualified professionals. It equips ASEAN countries with a system to recognise the expertise of incoming assisting teams if needed. Simultaneously, it streamlines resource mobilisation for assisting countries while upholding the ASEAN Standards.

For the AHA Centre

Given ASEAN’s rapid development and vulnerability to natural hazards, there is a pressing need for a skilled workforce of disaster management professionals. The ASCEND certification can bridge the existing knowledge and skills gaps, promoting stronger cooperation and interoperability among disaster managers in the region.

For disaster management professionals

The ASCEND certification serves as a valuable credential for disaster management professionals, demonstrating their expertise and qualifications. It also helps organisations to assess the capabilities of humanitarian workers in carrying out critical job functions of specific occupations in the disaster management sector.

Steps to Get Certified

CHOOSE
PROFESSION

Choose the type of profession for your ASCEND certiﬁcation.

READ
CERTIFICATION SCHEME

Read the Certiﬁcation Scheme of your chosen occupation.

EQUIP
YOURSELF

Download and learn the relevant Learner’s Guide documents according to your chosen Certification Scheme.

GET YOURSELF
REGISTERED

Go to Registration Page and signup yourself for certification.

SUBMIT
APPLICATION

Submit your application form with all the required documents.

RECEIVE
SCHEDULE

You will receive your assessment schedule if you are eligible.

TAKE
THE ASSESSMENT

Take the assessment on the scheduled date.

The project “Operationalising the ASEAN Standards and Certiﬁcation for Experts in Disaster Management (ASCEND)” is part of the AADMER Work Programme 2021-2025, and will contribute to the realisation of ASEAN’s goal to become a global leader in disaster management by 2025, as articulated in the ASEAN Vision 2025 on Disaster Management. The AHA Centre implements the ASCEND development project in collaboration with the Korean National Fire Agency (KNFA), and with support from the ASEAN Secretariat and the Government of the Republic of Korea.

This website was created and maintained with the financial support of the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund. Its content are the sole responsibility of the AHA Centre and do not necessarily reflect the views of the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund.

HOW TO GET
CERTIFIED?