Date/Time
3/30/2026 - 4/1/2026
8/3/2026 - 8/5/2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern
Event Type(s)
Training
Event Description

***This course is not hosted by the National CERT Association. This event is posted to create awareness of CERT Train-the-Trainer course available through EMI.***

Course Description
This course prepares participants to deliver FEMA's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training course. This Train-the-Trainer course focuses on preparing instructors to:
  • Deliver CERT Basic Training.
  • Convey the messages and intent of the CERT program (e.g., safety, teamwork, place in overall community Emergency Operations Plan).
  • Assure that participants achieve the objectives of CERT Basic Training.
  • Create a comfortable yet managed learning environment.
Course topics include:
  • CERT history, program purpose, and values.
  • Materials and requirements for the CERT Basic Training course.
  • Roles of the CERT instructor.
  • Effective presentation of CERT Basic Training content.
  • Effective coaching and demonstration of skills in the classroom.
  • Practices to maximize learning.
  • Effective evaluation of CERT training participants.
The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU.

Selection Criteria: Individuals who will serve as the Course Manager for the CERT Basic Training course and be CERT Basic Training course instructors.

 

Location
Setting: In-Person
Emergency Management Institute (EMI)/National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)
Emmitsburg, MD
UNITED STATES

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Contact Person
NETC Admissions
(phone: 301-447-1035)
Details
Schedule
  • Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for two weeks (6 days)
  • Times: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EST)

Prerequisites

  1. A referral from a CERT-sponsoring agency, typically a local, regional, or state government agency. 
  2. If you are not a first responder, the CERT Basic Training is required.
  3. For current first responders, the CERT Basic Training or IS 317: Introduction to CERT is required. 
  4. Approval from the state CERT coordinating agency if that agency sponsors the CERT T-T-T Course.


Enrollment for EMI Courses
Participants can apply to EMI courses any time up to 6 weeks before the start of the course. For participants who apply early, acceptance letters will be sent 8 weeks prior to the start of the course. Apply online: https://training.fema.gov/generaladmissionsapplication/staticforms/startapplication.aspx.

Dates for courses can be accessed at https://training.fema.gov/EMIcourses. The NETC Admissions Office will review the applications as they are received and notify applicants regarding their status.

Once accepted into a course, participants will receive an acceptance letter with further instructions.

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