Emergency Management Courses and Certifications

Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies

19 ratings at Coursera

Learn to handle environmental emergencies in the wilderness, including temperature-related issues, animal encounters, altitude sickness, lightning strikes, and drowning. Gain skills in camp hygiene and evacuation procedures.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Crisis Communications

90 ratings at Coursera

Crisis Communications is designed to empower professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively navigate and respond to crisis situations through interviews.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Disaster Risk

69 ratings at Coursera

Learn to identify and analyze natural disaster risks in infrastructure projects using qualitative and quantitative methods. Explore risk models, tools, and comprehensive management strategies through practical exercises and case studies.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Lost Person Behavior - Search and Rescue Strategies

Explore search and rescue strategies, spatial models, and data-driven approaches for locating lost individuals with expert Robert Koester in this comprehensive talk on lost person behavior.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Urban Rail Transit Emergency Handling

Master essential emergency response protocols and procedures for managing critical incidents across all aspects of urban rail transit operations and safety systems.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Explore FEMA's National Urban Search and Rescue Response System, covering task force functions, membership requirements, safety protocols, and post-deployment considerations for entry-level US&R members.

• TEEX
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Master standardized terminology and operational knowledge for US&R Jon Boats and Inflatable Rescue Boats, building on swiftwater rescue skills to prepare for instructor-led boat operator training.

• TEEX
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Gain insights into hazardous materials specialist functions for Urban Search and Rescue teams, covering roles, responsibilities, and key phases of US&R activation to prepare for Instructor-Led Training.

• TEEX
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Gain insights into Urban Search and Rescue Planning Team roles, developing skills as a Planning Team Manager or Technical Information Specialist in this 8-hour prerequisite CBT.

• TEEX
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Gain insights into the roles and responsibilities of FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue Incident Support Team members through this eight-hour training designed for DHS emergency management professionals.

• TEEX
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Master the six-step THIRA/SPR process to identify threats, assess community capabilities, and develop strategies for emergency preparedness across prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery.

• TEEX
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Explore disaster awareness for water and wastewater utilities, covering natural and human-caused hazards, EPA response protocols, and strategies for mitigation, response, and recovery.

• TEEX
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Explore how geospatial technologies enhance search and rescue operations, improving decision-making, situational awareness, and efficiency to achieve successful mission outcomes.

• TEEX
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Animals in Disasters: Community Planning

This course provides information for groups to meet and develop meaningful and effective plans that improve the care of animals, their owners, and the animal-care industries in disasters.

• FEMA
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies

This web-based course provides public safety agency personnel information related to pre-event planning, forming the planning team, event hazard analysis, and responding to incidents during special ev

• FEMA
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate