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.
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Basic Community Emergency Response & Preparedness
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Basic CERT TrainingCERT Basic Training is how all new CERT's get trained. The Basic Training course typically takes approximately 28 hours for a student to complete in total, and 32 hours to administer. Students must attend the entire course in order to receive certification. It is broken down into modules related to disaster response. Modules can be arranged and taught individually or in groups to meet specific time needs. The TSI CERT Instructor cadre is capable of delivering the entire Basic Training Course, or delivering individual modules as needed or requested.
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CERT Train-The-TrainerCERT Train-The-Trainer (TTT) is the course required for anyone that wants to become certified as a CERT Instructor. The course is typically delivered over three days and contains topics such as course delivery, teaching skills, and preparation. Students must attend the entire course in order to receive certification. After successful completion of the course, students become CERT Instructors and are able to teach the TTT course at their home CERT program. TSI Maintains a cadre of Master Instructors capable of delivering the CERT TTT course.
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CERT Program Manager (Coming Soon)The CERT Program Manager Course is the course intended to train anyone who will be functioning as the program manager, CERT coordinator, or upper level CERT leadership of a CERT program. The course contains topics such as program structure, policies for volunteers and instructors, how to establish a program, and how to manage resources. Students must attend the entire course in order to receive certification. TSI Maintains a cadre of Master Instructors capable of delivering the CERT Program Manager course.
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CERT Update & Refresher (Coming Soon)As with anything, CERT information is constantly growing and changing and skills need to be refreshed. New trends, changes to practices, and updated information help keep the training relevant and refreshing core competencies helps keep us effective. In recognition of this, TSI has built a special update and refresher course intended to be taken every 2 to 4 years. The Update and Refresher Course is intended to bring CERT Instructors, Program Managers, and CERT leadership up to speed on current practices, new trends, and new changes to training; as well as refresh on core skills and competencies that serve as the foundation of CERT operations.
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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.
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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.
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CERT Instructor Cadre
CERT Instructors
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CERT Master Instructors
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CERT Links
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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.
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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.
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