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Search over 400 competency-based online trainings and other learning materials to find resources for building knowledge and skills in emergency preparedness and response.

Most courses can be accessed through TRAIN, the nation’s largest resource for public health learners. All materials were developed or revised by the PERLCs between 2010 and 2015.

You may also browse curated training bundles addressing the 15 PHEP capabilities and other select topic areas.

Title Topic Format PHEP Capabilities Time
Communicating During Emergencies: A Pandemic Influenza Tabletop Exercise Risk & Crisis Communication Exercises and Drills Community Preparedness Varies
CDC Crisis and Emergency-Risk Communication (CERC) Training Risk & Crisis Communication Online Course 3.5 hours
Risk Communication in Public Health Emergencies Risk & Crisis Communication Online Course Community Preparedness, Emergency Operations Coordination 2 hours
Facing Fear: Crisis Communication and Disaster Behavioral Health Risk & Crisis Communication Online Course 2 hours
Risk Communication for Community Health Centers Risk & Crisis Communication Online Course Emergency Public Information and Warning 2 hours
Community Recovery: Volunteer Management During Disasters Volunteer Management Online Course Community Recovery, Volunteer Management 1 hour
Volunteer Training: First Steps Volunteer Management Online Course Responder Safety and Health, Community Recovery, Volunteer Management 15 minutes
Volunteer Training: Stress Management Volunteer Management Online Course Responder Safety and Health, Volunteer Management 15 minutes
Volunteer Training: Incident Command System Volunteer Management Online Course Emergency Operations Coordination, Volunteer Management 15 minutes
Volunteer Management for Public Health Volunteer Management Online Course Community Preparedness, Community Recovery, Volunteer Management 1 hour