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FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI) will offer the K0428 CERT Train-the-Trainer course online. The course dates and other course-related information are listed below.
Course Description: This course prepares participants to deliver FEMA’s CERT Basic Training course.
2022 Course Dates:
• April 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 (10 AM – 2 PM PST)
• June 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 (9 AM – 1 PM PST)
• July 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 (10 AM – 2 PM PST)
• September 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 (9 AM – 1 PM PST)
*Class size limited to 20 students. Each course offering meets 3 days per week for 4 hours for 2 consecutive weeks. Students must attend all sessions of their delivery.
Who should attend: The audience for this course includes those who will have or currently have either of the following responsibilities: serves as the course manager for the CERT Basic Training course or serves as a CERT Basic Training course instructor.
Location: These courses will be delivered in a virtual environment, completely online via Adobe Connect. Familiarize yourself with Adobe Connect. Students will use a course link to enter as guests. No Adobe Connect account or download of Adobe will be required.
Cost: No cost. Students must have a FEMA Student Identification number (SID), computer with microphone, speaker, and stable access to the internet. Visit the FEMA Student Identification System to obtain a SID.
Prerequisites:
A referral from a CERT-sponsoring agency, typically a local, regional, or state government agency.
If you are not a first responder, the CERT Basic Training is required.
For current first responders, IS-317: Introduction to CERT, will familiarize you with the CERT Program.
To Apply:
Prospective students should apply through the Emergency Management Institute’s online admissions system.
Continuing Education Units:1.3 CEUs per course
For additional information, contact Jamie ‘Betsy’ Mauk, EMI Course Manager, at [email protected]. Please refer to the EMI website for course date availability.