Once you have completed the Basic CERT Training course, you can consider these additional classes and training to supplement your knowledge and maintain your CERT certification.
FEMA Emergency Management Institute online courses
- IS-317: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams (2 hours credit)
- IS-100.C: Introduction to Incident Command System
- IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- IS-315.A: CERT and the Incident Command System
- IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- IS-800.C: National Response Framework, An Introduction
Red Cross-sponsored classes — available to CERTS signed up with Red Cross
- Disaster Services Overview
- Shelter Fundamentals (online)
- First Aid and CPR/AED
- Disaster Response Training
- Emergency Preparedness Education