This course produces competent instructors for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training course.
Selection Criteria: People who will serve as the Course Manager for the CERT Basic Training course and people who will be CERT Basic Training course instructors in any capacity.
Note: Individuals who conduct only one or two of the units may do so without taking the CERT TTT course. However, the CERT TTT course would give them a necessary overview of the CERT Basic Training course as well as improve their instructional skills.
Course Objectives
- Demonstrate knowledge of the CERT Basic Training course.
- Demonstrate the ability to present an assigned portion of the course (teach-back).
- Communicate the core values of the program.
- Demonstrate classroom management techniques.
- Demonstrate effective teaching techniques.
- Model appropriate behavior as an instructor.
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| Date(s) |
Wed. Feb 11, 2026 8000-1700
Thu. Feb 12, 2026 0800-1700
Fri. Feb 13, 2026 0800-1700
Registration Open Date: 11/11/2025
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| Location |
Charleston County EOC
8500 Palmetto Commerce Parkway, North Charleston SC 29405
Google Map
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| Handicap Accessibility |
Yes
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| WiFi Access |
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| Offered By |
South Carolina Emergency Management Division |
| Primary Instructor |
TBD, To Be Determined |
| 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
Approval from state CERT coordinating agency (SCEMD CERT Coordinator)
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| Equivalent Prerequisites |
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| Contact |
Kimberly Shiverdecker
KShiverdecker@emd.sc.gov
803-728-5559 |
| Maximum Participants |
20 |
| # Open Seats |
20 |
| # on Wait List |
0 |
