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.