G-427 CERT Program Manger Course
DATE/TIME: Aug 11, 2026 08:00 AM - Aug 12, 2026 05:00 PM
Event Type: Other
Register Here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PWNKKFM
For Additional Information Contact: Josh Yox josh.yox@nebraska.gov
Event Details:
Date:
August 11: 8:00am – 5:00pm (1hr lunch break on your own)
August 12: 8:00am – 5:00pm (1hr lunch break on your own)
Location:
1210 North Rd, Grand Island, NE 68803
General Course Information:
The purpose of this Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program Manager course is to prepare CERT Program Managers to start and sustain an active local CERT Program.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, the participants should be able to:
- Define the purpose and most important parts of a local CERT program.
- Use strategic planning to define the mission and goals for a local CERT program.
- Describe why and how to promote a local CERT program.
- Create a process for working with volunteers and instructors.
- Set a process for acquiring and managing program resources.
- Build a plan for delivering and handling safe training and exercises.
- Describe the role of policies and procedures in running a local CERT program.
- Develop a process for evaluating a local CERT program.
- Describe how to sustain a local CERT program.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course includes the following:
- Current or prospective CERT Program Managers.
- Any individual seeking to help in any capacity with the management, growth or development of a local CERT program.
Participants must be 19 or older to attend this course.
Prerequisites:
Participants in this course must have completed the CERT Basic Training course or have a first responder* background.
*The term "first responder" includes a firefighter, law enforcement officer, paramedic, emergency medical technician, or other individual (including an employee of a legally organized and recognized volunteer organization, whether compensated or not), who, in the course of his or her professional duties, responds to fire, medical, hazardous material, or other similar emergencies. [34 USC 10705 (1)]
Cost:
No cost to attend this course. No meals will be provided. Personal expenses (lodging, meals, mileage, or wages) will not be reimbursed.