The CERT Program Manager Course defines the core components of a local CERT program and focuses on effective practices to establish and maintain an active program, including:
- Develop local CERT program goals and a related strategic plan
- Promote the local CERT program
- Orient, manage and retain CERT members
- Recruit, fund, manage, and retain CERT trainers
- Acquire and manage program resources
- Deliver and manage effective training and exercises
- Develop essential policies and procedures for a local CERT program
- Evaluate and sustain the program
The audience for this course includes any professional or volunteer interested in becoming a local CERT program manager as well as current CERT program managers. Participants will develop ideas to help start a new program or to revitalize an ongoing program.
| Details |
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| Date(s) |
Wed. Jan 28, 2026 0900-1700
Thu. Jan 29, 2026 0900-1700
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| Location |
SCEMD-Training Room
2779 Fish Hatchery Road, West Columbia SC 29172
Google Map
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| Handicap Accessibility |
Yes
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| WiFi Access |
Yes
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| Offered By |
South Carolina Emergency Management Division |
| Primary Instructor |
SHIVERDECKER, KIMBERLY |
| Course Length |
2 days |
| Course Hours |
16.00 |
| CEUs |
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| Award Credentials |
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites: Please email the following to: KShiverdecker@emd.sc.gov
Referral from the sponsoring agency, preferably an attached uploaded letter
CERT Basic Training or, if First Responder, IS-317 certificate of completion
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| Equivalent Prerequisites |
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| Contact |
Kimberly Shiverdecker
KShiverdecker@emd.sc.gov
803-728-5559 |
| Maximum Participants |
15 |
| # Open Seats |
15 |
| # on Wait List |
7 |
