Training & Development – January 2026 Edition

Interactive Web Based Offerings

February 3 Application Deadline | Apply now for Supported Employment Train-the-Trainer Course

• When: March 31 – May 7. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Pacific
• Where: Virtual with possibility of an in-person, two-day final during the week of May 11 (location in Salem to be determined).
• Click here to application - Application deadline: February 3, 2026
• Applicants will be notified of their status by February 20, 2026

February 9-13 | G2306: EOC Resource Skillsets Course (OEM) - Virtual - Click here to register

February 11 | Project ECHO: Emergency Preparedness: Virtual Learning Networks to Strengthen Regional Readiness and Cross-Sector Collaboration Region 10 – Click here to register

March 9-10 | G0191: ICS/EOC Interface (OEM) - Virtual - Click here to register

March 17-19 | G0205: Recovery from Disaster: Local Community Roles (OEM) - Virtual - Click here to register

Apply now for Supported Employment train-the-trainer course (ODHS)

• Virtual training, In-person exam

Leveraging Lessons Learned to Enhance Public Health Preparedness – Virtual (Train)

Oregon GWEP is offering age-friendly CHW and dementia skills trainings – Virtual (OHSU)

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.

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.

In Person

January 29 | Veoci COOPgov Continuity of Operations Planning Software Training - Salem, OR - Click here to register

February 3-5 | G0300: ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents - Tillamook, OR - Click here to register

February 17-18 | G0400: ICS 400: Advanced ICS for Complex Incidents - Tillamook, OR - Click here to register

February 18-19 | L1301: Continuity Planning Course - Salem, OR - Click here to register

February 24-26 | G0300: ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents - Salem, OR - Click here to register

February 25-26 | G0400: ICS 400: Advanced ICS for Complex Incidents - Portland, OR - Click here to register

March 4-5 | G0400: ICS 400: Advanced ICS for Complex Incidents – Wilsonville, OR - Click here to register

March 4-5 | The Oregon Child & Family Center for Excellence is hosting a free in-person training for staff who work directly with youth. This training is designed to give providers practical tools and strategies they can use right away in their work with youth. The experience will be interactive and include real-world scenarios, role playing and opportunities for reflection and feedback. Register here.

March 10-11 | G0400: ICS 400: Advanced ICS for Complex Incidents - Redmond, OR - Click here to register 

March 10-11 | G0400: ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Complex Incidents - Bend, OR - Click here to register

March 23-26 | Special Pathogens Frontline Training Courses – Idaho FREE TO ATTEND

• March 23 @ 12noon-4:00pm – Boise, ID Click here to register.
• March 24 @ 8am-12noon – Pocatello, ID Click here to register.
• March 25 @ 8am-12niin – Rupert, ID Click here to register.
• March 26 @ 8am-12noon – Idaho Falls, ID Click here to register.

March 24-25| Leading Change is a new ASTHO workshop designed for professionals in clinical and non-clinical public health roles. The workshop equips participants with strategies and skills to navigate change and uncertainty as individuals, team members, and organization-wide leaders. Emphasizing actionable instruction and resources, it enables leaders to create and implement real-world initiatives in their agencies for 2026 and beyond. Registration click here.

April 15-17| Oregon Prepared Conference (OEM) – 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.

April 29-May 1| Oregon Epidemiologists' Meeting - OR EPI Conference (OHA) – Sunriver, OR

• The 39th Annual Oregon Epidemiologists’ Meeting (OR Epi 2026) will bring together public health professionals to explore and discuss communicable diseases, current & emerging disease trends, innovative practices, and effective interventions.

June2-4 | 2026 Emergency Preparedness Training Workshop - Garden Grove, CA

Additional Training Opportunities:

SERV-OR Training page - For the foundational training series for Disaster Medicine and Public Health Core Competencies

State Preparedness Calendar (OEM)

Oregon Department of Human Services Training Calendar (ODHS)

OHA's Health Security Training Calendar

Multnomah County Training Calendar (MCEM) - Trainings: In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid

Free computer classes | Portland, Hillsboro, Scappoose

• Multiple offerings — Portland Community College offers free computer basics workshops. New topics featured each month.

Job Placement Services Contract Training (JPSCT) (ODHS)

DPSST Training Opportunities

OSFM Training Opportunities

Courses for CHW Certification and Continuing Education (Neon)

• Offering Courses for CHW Certification and Continuing Education

Cypress Resilience Project Trainings

Oregon Crisis Care Guidance

National Preparedness Course Catalog

Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Training Calendar

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Incident Command System Courses (many throughout the year)

Photo credit:

This edition’s Training & Development tile image was submitted by SERV-OR volunteer, Mary Ellen Winterhalter.