Basic Emergency Management Certificate

This course helps participants develop an Incident Command System/Emergency Operations Center (ICS/EOC) interface for their jurisdiction. ICS and EOC responsibilities and functions are reviewed. Exercises and group discussions are used to create the interface.

This course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of local government officials and departments during the recovery phase of a disaster and provides guidance on developing a local disaster recovery plan. Critical tasks of the recovery phase are examined as each area of community recovery is discussed. (Formerly G-0270.4)

This course examines the role and duties of the Emergency Manager in all phases of disasters. Preparedness strategies, planning activities, prevention methods, mitigation projects, training, exercises, and recovery from disaster are covered. An overview of the Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management program is included as well as information on the laws, authorities, and programs that apply to emergency management at the local, state, and federal levels.

This course offers training in the fundamentals of the emergency planning process and resources to plan for emergencies in Minnesota jurisdictions. It presents Minnesota-specific emergency planning essentials including: plan format basics, plan review criteria, Minnesota statutes, and Governor’s Executive Orders.

This course centers on the critical importance of leadership skills for those working in the emergency management discipline. The goal of the course is to improve the leadership and influence skills of emergency management personnel. Some topics covered in the course include leadership from within an organization, facilitating change, building trust, using personal influence, and fostering an environment conducive to leadership development. PREREQUISITE: IS-240.b Leadership and Influence

The ability to make sound, timely decisions during an emergency event is critical. Good problem solving and decision-making skills are one of your most critical assets as an emergency management professional. Effective skills help avert tragedy and aid the community in recovery more quickly. Conversely, poor decision-making or the absence of decisions can potentially result in injury or death to victims or responders. This course is designed to improve your decision-making skills by addressing the decision-making process, decision-making styles, identifying attributes of an effective decision maker, and an exploration of ethical decision-making and problem solving. PREREQUISITE: IS-241.b Decision Making and Problem Solving

This course is designed to address public speaking, dissemination of public information, communication during crisis situations, and how to deal effectively with the news media. The intent is to provide each emergency manager with the basic skills that are needed to be successful in his/her position. PREREQUISITE: IS-242.b Effective Communication