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CERT & ​Community Training Program

​CERT, which stands for Community Emergency Response Team, is a program created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to train everyday people how to help professional responders and their community in an emergency.  The Training Solutions International CERT training program is intended to help CERT programs train CERT personnel, certify instructors, and provide consultation to programs just starting up and ones that are seeking advice or assistance.  Our training programs are delivered at or above standards established by FEMA and the Emergency Management Institute (EMI).  We have also taken the core concepts of the CERT program and adapted them to several other community-based applications to help communities and individuals become more prepared and resilient for emergency or disaster situations.

Community Emergency Response & Preparedness
​$100  (We offer this course at a rate of $50 per student for groups of 10 or more)

Do you want to learn how to help your family or your neighbors in times of disaster, but don't want to attend the full 28 hour Basic CERT training?  The this is the course for you!  This course takes the highlights from the Basic CERT Training and combines it with other useful emergency skills for a community-oriented preparedness and response course that only takes 8 hours (including the lunch break).  This course is perfect for community groups, churches, and neighborhood associations that want emergency response and preparedness training that fits their needs, without the structure and commitment of a full CERT program.

Basic CERT Training

Are you interested in becoming a fully trained community emergency response team member?  CERT Basic Training is how you do that!  This course was developed by FEMA to help train everyday people how to assist first responders when responding to all-hazards incidents and disasters.  We have further added enhanced training to many of the modules based on our own knowledge and experience with CERT, as an optional supplement to the base FEMA curriculum.  This course is perfect for anyone already involved in a CERT program and those looking to start their own.

Typical course prerequisites (Program Specific):
  • ICS 100
  • ICS 200
  • ICS 700

CERT Train-The-Trainer

Are you interested in becoming a CERT instructor and training the next generation of CERTs?  CERT Train The Trainer (TTT) is the course for you!  The course covers teaching concepts, overviews of the Basic CERT Course modules and how to teach them, and features exercises intended to make instructors better and improve teaching skills.

Course Prerequisites:
  • Sponsorship by a registered CERT program or agency.
  • ICS 100
  • ICS 200
  • ICS 700
  • ICS 800
  • CERT Basic Training
                     -or-
  • IS 317 Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams (For new programs)
  • State Level Approval (State Specific)

CERT Program Manager (Coming Soon)

Are you trying to start a new CERT program or wanting to learn more about how to run one?  CERT Program Manager is the course intended for senior leadership and decision makers within a CERT program.  The course covers managerial concepts related to CERT program administration, including developing training plans and managing volunteers.  This course is perfect for anyone looking to start a CERT program, or is already involved in leading one.

Course Prerequisites:
  • Sponsorship from a registered CERT program or agency.
  • ICS 100
  • ICS 200
  • ICS 700
  • ICS 800
  • CERT Basic Training
                     -or-
  • IS 317 Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams (For new programs)
  • State Level Approval (State Specific)

CERT Update & Refresher (Coming Soon)

Is your CERT program in a rut?  Are you concerned that your training is becoming outdated and could be more effective overall?  This course was designed to counteract the natural decay of training and keep CERT programs refreshed with new ideas and new techniques.  The course includes updates to the CERT curriculum put out by FEMA, and features material and best practices straight from first responder playbooks that has been tailored specifically with the needs of CERT programs in mind.

Course prerequisites:
  • Basic CERT Course
  • CERT TTT Course
                  -or-
  • CERT Program Manager Course
PLEASE NOTE: Some of our CERT Classes come in two formats, Basic and Enhanced.  Basic is the 100% true to FEMA version with nothing added.  Enhanced still has the core FEMA mandated content, but also has added information based on our experience to help students be informed and learn the skills more effectively.  In our opinion, the Enhanced format is the best version of the class, and the cost is the same for both versions.  Listed class times are for Enhanced classes.

CERT Program Development & Consultation

The TSI CERT Training Program offers program development and consultation services in addition to training.  We have experience starting programs from the ground up, in addition to managing programs and helping them to develop.  Including program implementation & structure, developing polices and procedures, and training personnel.  Our knowledge and experience can help you start your program, or help an existing program grow and be successful.  The more successful programs there are, the more prepared our communities become.
In addition to standard community based and agency sponsored CERT programs, TSI is experienced with the implementation of Campus CERT programs. Campus CERT, or C-CERT, is a variation of the standard CERT model that can be applied to universities and community colleges in order to help respond to emergencies on campus or in the nearby campus community.  Campus CERT can be used to train both faculty, students, and staff alike and is usually implemented under a campus police, public safety, or emergency services department.

CERT Instructor Cadre

CERT Instructors

TSI CERT Instructors are chosen through a selection process and must be active with a federally recognized CERT program.  Instructors complete a selection process and must successfully complete the TTT course before being signed off as Instructors.  Once they successfully complete the entire process, Instructors are certified and authorized to teach the CERT Basic Training Course.

CERT Master Instructors

TSI CERT Master Instructors are senior CERT Instructors who are trained and certified to teach the TTT and / or Program Manager courses.  Master Instructors must successfully complete a selection process to ensure they are knowledgeable and experienced enough to teach upper level CERT training courses.  Master Instructors are also those who typically lead consulting teams when assisting other CERT programs.

CERT Links

All TSI CERT instructors are active with federally recognized CERT programs, such as Central Aid Agency CERT.  Central Aid Agency CERT is the primary sponsoring program of the TSI CERT Training Program.  A portion of the proceeds from TSI CERT classes goes back to benefit the Central Aid Agency CERT program.
In addition to training and consultation, TSI is developing a variety of CERT gear and equipment that will be available through our webstore.   A portion of the proceeds from sales of CERT related items goes to benefit the Central Aid Agency CERT Program.