Resident Training
If you are a state, local, or tribal government emergency responder, this training is completely funded by DHS at no cost to you or your jurisdiction. We fly you into Atlanta airport, pick you up, transport you to the CDP, and provide all meals and lodging. For federal, civilian and international requests, please contact a coordinator
Resident courses are always available. Find training here.
Non-Resident Training
There are currently no Non-Resident training events scheduled in your area.
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has the capability to deliver training to qualified participants at or near the location of the agency that requests the training (sometimes referred to as mobile training). This type of training is usually in support of events of national significance (i.e., National Special Security Event [NSSE], National Level Exercise [NLE], etc.), large state and local events, and specific events taking place locally that impact a jurisdiction.
(256) 231-0128 (primary)
(256) 847-2315 (alternate)
fema-nonresidentcdp@fema.dhs.gov
Indirect
There are currently no Indirect training events scheduled in your area.
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Indirect Training Program offers students the unique opportunity to receive training in their hometowns at no cost. The CDP currently offers four (4) Train the Trainer (TtT) courses, recognizing successful graduates as Indirect Trainers for their home state in accordance with the State/Territory/Tribal Training point of contact directive. The Indirect Training Program provides Indirect Trainers with administrative support to deliver the specific course(s) linked to each Train the Trainer course. This administrative support is at no cost to trainers, and includes student training materials and certificates of completion. Training provided within states and local jurisdictions by state and local trainers is a critical component of national preparedness.
(866) 291-0698
indirecttraining@cdpemail.dhs.gov
Online
There are currently no Online classes scheduled.
Online courses are available from Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) training partners. You can view online offerings available from the Office for Bombing Prevention (OPB) as well as find online classes from the Emergency Management Institute (EMI).