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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Class (9/25)

NCCU Police

The North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Institute for Homeland Security and Emergency Management (IHSEM), in partnership with Durham County Emergency Management and North Carolina Emergency Management, cordially invites members of the NCCU campus community and the public to participate in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Course (NC-317) on September 25–27, 2026.

The CERT Basic Training Course prepares volunteers to assist their communities before, during, and after disasters. Participants will gain essential knowledge and hands-on skills in disaster preparedness, fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and team organization. CERT provides a nationally recognized framework for volunteer training and organization, enabling community members to effectively support emergency response efforts while allowing professional responders to focus on more complex and critical tasks.

Through CERT, participants help strengthen local preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities and contribute to building more resilient communities. Individuals of all abilities are encouraged to attend.

Course Schedule:

  • Friday, September 25, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Who Should Attend:

  • Anyone interested in volunteering to support disaster preparedness, response, and community resilience efforts.

Training Location:

Whiting Criminal Justice Building
Conference Room 115
2201 Lincoln Street
Durham, NC 2770

Registration

Registration is required. Register now.

Sponsors

  • The North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Institute for Homeland Security and Emergency Management (IHSEM)
  • Durham County Emergency Management
  • North Carolina Emergency Management

Seating is limited, and early registration is strongly encouraged. For additional information or assistance with registration, please contact Dr. Julian Muhammad ([email protected]) or Jinizha Johnson ([email protected]).