Date/Time
4/2/2026 - 4/3/2026
8/6/2026 - 8/7/2026
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 Program course available through EMI.***

Course Description
This course prepares participants to establish and sustain an active local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. The responsibilities of a local CERT Program Manager are various. This course defines the core components of a local CERT program and focuses on effective practices for:
  • Planning and interacting with a broad range of stakeholders;
  • Managing program resources;
  • Sustaining the program course topics, including:
  • Developing local CERT program goals and a related strategic plan;
  • Promoting a local CERT program;
  • Orienting, managing, and retaining CERT members;
  • Recruiting, funding, managing, and retaining CERT trainers;
  • Acquiring and managing program resources;
  • Delivering and managing effective training and exercises;
  • Developing policies and procedures for operating a local CERT program; and
  • Evaluating and sustaining the program.
The CERT Program Manager course is delivered at EMI sequentially during the same week with E0428, Community Emergency Response Team Train-the-Trainer. Participants who wish to take both courses must submit a separate application for each course. Although either course may be taken separately, EMI encourages participants to take both courses the same week.

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: Professionals and volunteers who are designated to be or are interested in being appointed a local CERT Program Manager and those who are already in the CERT Program Manager position.

 

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

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Contact Person
NETC Admissions
(phone: 301-447-1035)
Details
Schedule
  • Days: Tuesday through Friday
  • 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. 

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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