CERT-Train-the-Trainer

CERT Train-The-Trainer


The CERT Train-the-Trainer Course is a three day, 23 hour course designed to prepare participants to deliver Federal Emergency Management Agency’s CERT Basic Training course. The CERT Train-the-Trainer course should be used as part of an instructor development strategy and is not designed to be the sole requirement to become a CERT Basic Instructor. It is strongly recommend to have new instructors shadow experienced instructors before teaching on their own.

Prerequisites

  • Must have a letter of referral from a valid CERT Sponsoring Agency.
  • Must have taken the CERT Basic Course – Please note that an exception may be made for participants with a first responder background and have taken the online CERT IS-317 course. This exception is made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the course manager.
  • Because most CERT Train-the-Trainer courses are paid for by public funds, these courses may not be available for participants who wish to take the courses with the intent to sell CERT Basic Training.


FEMA NDEMU Deliveries

Known as E deliveries, FEMA holds several CERT Program Manager courses at the National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU) in Emmitsburg Maryland each year. To register for a FEMA NDEMU course delivery, visit the FEMA NDEMU website for more information. Search for 0428 for the CERT Train-the-Trainer course. Participants will need a cover letter from their CERT Sponsoring Agency. Participants send the completed application form to their State Training Officer who will vet the applications before sending them to NDEMU for approval.


FEMA Local Deliveries

Known as L deliveries, NDEMU will work with a local jurisdiction (either State or local jurisdiction) to plan a Local CERT Train-the-Trainer course delivery. The local jurisdiction is required to contract with at least two instructors from NDEMU's CERT instructor cadre.


State Approved Deliveries

State CERT Offices can vet and approve State CERT Trainers and State CERT Train-the-Trainer deliveries. State deliveries are not available in every state, and the frequency will differ depending on the state. To find out more about State approved CERT Program Manager course deliveries, please check with your State CERT Administrator.