Training & Development – November 2025
In Person
Free computer classes | Portland, Hillsboro, Scappoose
Multiple offerings — Portland Community College offers free computer basics workshops. New topics featured each month.
State Preparedness Training Calendar (OEM)
Multnomah County Training Calendar (MCEM) - Trainings: In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid
December 3 | G0191: ICS/EOC Interface (Roseburg, OR)
December 9-11: G2300: Intermediate EOC Functions (Warrenton, OR)
January 20-21: L1301: Continuity Planning (Vancouver, WA)
February 13 | 2026 8th Annual EMS Stroke and Heart INPERSON Conference – In Person (Portland) and Virtual
April 15-17| Oregon Prepared Conference – Sunriver, OR
Provides participants with training and information on programs, current issues, lessons learned, and best practices related to all phases of emergency management. It also offers several days of networking opportunities. This annual conference is open to tribal, county, city, special district, state and federal emergency management staff; public safety and health preparedness staff; DHS/FEMA preparedness grant recipients; and non-profit and private sector partners with a role in mitigation, preparedness, response, or recovery.
Interactive Web Based Offerings
Oregon Community Health Worker Association (ORCHWA) 2026 Trainings – All trainings are currently virtual
Click here for details
Vaccination Navigator Community Training for Community Health Workers - A 4-part training to equip promotores, community health workers, and CHW instructors with information and tools to build vaccine confidence in their communities and navigate people to vaccine services. Register here.
December 1-4 | K1301: Continuity Planning (Virtual - hosted by WA EMD)
December 2 | Bridging the Gap: Advancing Access to Oral Health Care Through Public Health Dentistry – Livestream
December 9 | System of Care Learning Collaborative – 2nd Tuesday of each month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time
December 10 | How Strike Teams Have Changed Missouri’s Disaster Behavioral Health Landscape
January 13-14 | Flooding Hazards: Science & Preparedness (AWR-362) – Register here.
FEMA Certified. No Prerequisites.
Trusted Messenger Program Training Series – Sign up for the training
Great health care starts with great communication. The tools, tactics, and strategies you need to improve your communication skills and strengthen your status as a trusted messenger.
IS-317.A: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team (CERTs) – Interactive Web Based Course.
This Independent Study (IS) course is an introduction to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program for those interested in learning about the CERT program for their own knowledge or as a pre-requisite for completing the CERT Basic classroom training that may be available in your community.
IS-315.A: CERT and the Incident Command System (ICS) - Interactive Web Based Course.
This Independent Study (IS) course introduces you to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) relationship to the Incident Command System (ICS), a proven management system used by emergency managers to help maintain the safety of disaster workers, provide clear leadership and organizational structure, and improve the effectiveness of rescue efforts.
ICS- 100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System (Click Here) - Online, self-paced! This training provides an overview of the Incident Command System and provides the foundation for high level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 (Click Here) – Online, self-paced!
This training reviews the Incident Command System (ICS), provides the context for ICS within initial response, and supports higher level ICS training. This course provides training on, and resources for, personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within ICS.
IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (Click Here) - Online, self-paced! This training provides overview of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The National Incident Management System defines the comprehensive approach guiding the whole community – all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations (NGO, and private sector- to work together seamlessly to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents. The course provides learners with a basic understanding of NIMS concepts, principles, and components
IS-0800.D, National Response Framework, An Introduction (Click Here For Details)
Provides guidance for the whole community. Within this broad audience, the National Response Framework focuses especially on those who are involved in delivering and applying the response core capabilities. Students should download and review the National Response Framework and review the National Response Framework document. You may then take the IS-800.d online exam for a completion certificate.
Additional Training Opportunities:
OHA's Health Security Training Calendar
National Preparedness Course Catalog
Oregon Department of Emergency Management Training Calendar
For the foundational training series for Disaster Medicine and Public Health Core Competencies
Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Training Calendar
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Incident Command System Courses (many throughout the year)