The safety and security of the nation’s citizens and critical infrastructure depends on the quality and depth of disaster preparedness and emergency planning provided by the TEEX Infrastructure Training and Safety Institute (ITSI) and the National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center (NERRTC). These courses prepare individual responders and jurisdictions to plan for and react collectively in the event of a terrorist act or natural disaster, as well as prepare for the recovery process following an incident. Combining facilitated learning with intensive tabletop exercises, disaster management courses offer training aimed at protecting multiple critical infrastructures including healthcare, public services, cyber and utilities. As part of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium, these courses were developed and funded by the DHS/FEMA Homeland Security National Training Program Cooperative Agreement through the sponsorship of the DHS/FEMA National Training and Education Division. They are offered nationwide at no cost to qualified participants.

The Critical Infrastructure Safety Program also features customized courses, technical assistance aimed at critical infrastructure sectors, along with computed aided tabletop and functional exercise simulation that provides comprehensive and personal learning experiences.

Certificate Program

Disaster Preparedness Management


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Online Face-to-Face Blended Online Instructor-Led
Category Course # Course Title Description Division
Critical Infrastructure Protection SAP302 Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
TEEX is now offering a 40-hour Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) practitioners’ course, that is accredited by the International CPTED Association (ICA). CPTED is a multi-disciplinary approach of crime prevention that utilizes urban planning, and architectural design in conjunction with the management of man-made and natural environments, that supports better use of the built environment, community engagement, and improve the quality of life in your community. CPTED strategies aim to deter opportunistic criminal activity, reduce victimization, and build a sense of community so that individuals can maintain control over, and promote legitimate use of spaces, reduce crime, and minimize the fear of crime. This course will enable participants to apply these strategies and principles to creating safer and sustainable communities. The goal of this comprehensive training is to give the attendees the skills to review plans and drawings, analyze the threats and problems, get collaborative input by key resource persons, and develop strategies that create safer environments, and improve the quality of life.
CPTED is used to alter and expand the participant’s perception of the immediate physical and social environment. By altering the perception of the physical environment, the participant will be more capable of understanding the direct relationship of the environment to human behavior, and to crime. An understanding of the design, management, and effective use of the built environment is the first step to increasing the probability of success of the community’s efforts in reducing crime and incivilities.
This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements for TEEX Crime Prevention through Environmental Design course #78056. The course is accredited under the ICA’s Course Accreditation Program (CAP) – Class A. Any candidates completing this course will be exempt 8 (out of 11) competencies, should they wish to pursue CPTED Certification under the ICA’s Individual CPTED Certification Program (ICCP).
Participant Testimonials:”This course would be perfect for any professional that regularly deals with local ordnances or codes.””The instructors are extremely professional and well versed in [the] CPTED arena. Their teaching style promoted class participation and engagement between students.” Show less
TEEX is now offering a 40-hour Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) practitioners’ course, that is accredited by the International CPTED Association (ICA). CPTED is a multi-disciplinary approach of crime prevention that utilizes urban planning, and architectural design in… Show more
Face-to-Face ILEPSE Learn More about Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
Disaster Management MGT317 Disaster Management for Public Services
The Disaster Management for Public Services course provides real world training to public service professionals helping to provide both the knowledge and skills necessary to protect their communities and infrastructure from potential or actual threats. During this course, participants work together in multidisciplinary teams to apply the course information with their professional experience in a variety of hands-on, small group activities, and disaster scenarios.
This course brings together emergency management personnel who are expected to identify and mitigate hazards, and who plan and manage disaster response and recovery efforts within their jurisdictions. Representatives from public service agencies, fire services, law enforcement, emergency medical services, emergency planning, public health, and hazardous materials response organizations are encouraged to attend.
Participants will be introduced to natural and man-made disasters to which public services may be vulnerable. This course also explains emergency planning and management and the regulatory systems, documents, and directives that guide disaster response. Response factors, such as hazard control zones, resources, and responder safety are also discussed. Recovery considerations, such as funding assistance and demobilization, are also explained. Show less
The Disaster Management for Public Services course provides real world training to public service professionals helping to provide both the knowledge and skills necessary to protect their communities and infrastructure from potential or actual threats. During this course, participants work… Show more
GSADHS/FEMA
Face-to-Face
ITSI Learn More about Disaster Management for Public Services
Disaster Management MGT341 Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations within the Community Infras
The Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations Within The Community Infrastructure course provides information specific to healthcare organizations vulnerability to a disaster. During this FEMA sponsored course, participants will be introduced to the various natural, technological, and civil hazards to which healthcare organizations may be vulnerable and the potential impacts of those hazards.
Federal guidelines and legislation that serve to aid in the preparedness for, and response to, incidents involving these hazards are discussed, as are current emergency management standards for the healthcare community. Participants review response and recovery issues that should be addressed by medical facilities and organizations in preparation for a large-scale incident, including identification of critical resources necessary for response and recovery. Show less
The Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations Within The Community Infrastructure course provides information specific to healthcare organizations vulnerability to a disaster. During this FEMA sponsored course, participants will be introduced to the various natural, technological, and… Show more
GSADHS/FEMA
Face-to-Face
ITSI Learn More about Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations within the Community Infras
Disaster Management MGT342 Strategic Overview of Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities
The Strategic Overview of Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities course provides critical guidance when planning for and responding to disasters that affect drinking water and wastewater systems. Participants will be introduced to the various natural and man-made (accidental or intentional) disasters to which water and wastewater systems may be vulnerable and the potential effects of disasters. Participants will be guided through portions of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Response Protocol Toolbox (RPTB) to identify steps in the response and recovery processes. Case studies on a variety of disaster incidents, as well as hypothetical situations for water and wastewater incidents are examined. Participants are also given the opportunity to practice developing a disaster response plan for a disaster. Show less
The Strategic Overview of Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities course provides critical guidance when planning for and responding to disasters that affect drinking water and wastewater systems. Participants will be introduced to the various natural and man-made… Show more
GSADHS/FEMA
Face-to-Face
ITSI Learn More about Strategic Overview of Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities
Disaster Management MGT343 Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities
The Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities course provides students with information about the Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA) Response Protocol Toolbox covering necessary steps to be taking during the response and recovery Water and Wastewater Utilities facilities. Participants will be guided through the various issues concerning preparing for, responding to, and recovering from incidents affecting water and/or wastewater facilities. The course introduces the various natural and man-made (accidental or intentional) hazards to which water and wastewater systems may be vulnerable and the potential effects the hazards may induce. Planning for and managing incidents are discussed, as well as disaster mitigation, response and recovery specific to drinking water and wastewater systems. Show less
The Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities course provides students with information about the Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA) Response Protocol Toolbox covering necessary steps to be taking during the response and recovery Water and Wastewater Utilities facilities…. Show more
GSADHS/FEMA
Face-to-Face
ITSI Learn More about Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities
Disaster Management MGT345 Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems
The Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems course provides students with information specific to preparing for, protecting against, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating against a threatened or actual natural disaster, an act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster affecting electric power facilities and systems.
During this course, participants will be guided through discussions and exercise that will assist them in:

Improving security against physical damage, organizational disruption, and control system vulnerability
Enhancing the electric power systems ability to plan, prevent, detect, respond, and restore their facilities in emergency situations
Developing an understanding and appreciation for working with the media. Show less

The Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems course provides students with information specific to preparing for, protecting against, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating against a threatened or actual natural disaster, an act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster affecting… Show more
GSADHS/FEMA
Face-to-Face
ITSI Learn More about Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems
Disaster Management MGT481 Disaster Recovery: A Strategic Overview of the Public Assistance Process
This Disaster Recovery course provides a strategic overview of the FEMA Public Assistance Process that is essential to disaster recovery for local communities. The FEMA Public Assistance Process provides funding for local  governments and eligible Private Non-Profit organizations to conduct effective long-term recovery. Unfortunately, many jurisdictions do not have a good understanding of this process and thereby fail to obtain, and retain, all the recovery revenue the community is eligible for. This course will provide senior leaders and staff planners with the key elements, milestones, and pitfalls to avoid when guiding a local jurisdictions recovery plans and operations. Show less
This Disaster Recovery course provides a strategic overview of the FEMA Public Assistance Process that is essential to disaster recovery for local communities. The FEMA Public Assistance Process provides funding for local  governments and eligible Private Non-Profit organizations to… Show more
Face-to-Face ITSI Learn More about Disaster Recovery: A Strategic Overview of the Public Assistance Process
Disaster Management MGT482 Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, An Introduction
This course will provide an introduction to the FEMA Public Assistance Programs to help local jurisdictions better understand recovery and improve preparedness for the next disaster. Front line jurisdiction leaders and staff members will learn information to better assist their communities and eligible Private Non-Profit partners to prepare for and recover from disasters. Instructors will facilitate an understanding of how to identify and navigate disaster recovery resources by guiding students through the FEMA Public Assistance Process, providing best practices while avoiding major pitfalls. Many local jurisdictions lack a robust understanding of these processes and thereby fail to obtain, and retain, all the recovery revenue the community is eligible for. This course helps prepare communities to maximize recovery resources in a compliant manner thereby ensuring effective long term recovery from disaster. Show less
This course will provide an introduction to the FEMA Public Assistance Programs to help local jurisdictions better understand recovery and improve preparedness for the next disaster. Front line jurisdiction leaders and staff members will learn information to better assist their communities and… Show more
Face-to-Face ITSI Learn More about Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, An Introduction
Disaster Recovery AWR408 Disaster Recovery Awareness
In this course, participants will identify key elements of disaster recovery guidance, determine methods for planning a successful recovery, and finally, review recovery assistance available to jurisdictions and the community. 
In this course, participants will identify key elements of disaster recovery guidance, determine methods for planning a successful recovery, and finally, review recovery assistance available to jurisdictions and the
GSADHS/FEMA
Online
ITSI Learn More about Disaster Recovery Awareness
Disaster Recovery AWR419 Disaster Awareness for Water and Wastewater Utilities, an Introduction
This course introduces the various natural and human-caused (accidental or intentional) hazards to which water and wastewater systems may be vulnerable and the potential effects of hazards. Planning for and managing incidents are discussed, as well as disaster mitigation, response, and recovery specific to drinking water and wastewater systems. Participants are guided through portions of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Response Protocol Toolbox (RPTB) to identify steps in the response and recovery processes. Scenarios are presented throughout for an all-hazards incident that affects a utility. Show less
This course introduces the various natural and human-caused (accidental or intentional) hazards to which water and wastewater systems may be vulnerable and the potential effects of hazards. Planning for and managing incidents are discussed, as well as disaster mitigation, response, and… Show more
GSADHS/FEMA
Online
ITSI Learn More about Disaster Awareness for Water and Wastewater Utilities, an Introduction
Disaster Recovery DMP320 PPE Awareness for Long-Term Care Personnel
Personnel and residents at Long-Term Care Facilities (nursing homes, skilled nursing, and assisted living) are highly vulnerable to the spread of contagious pathogens. People aged 65 and older are at higher risk for contracting COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. People with chronic medical conditions such as respiratory illness, diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease are also just as susceptible. Both senior citizens and chronically ill patients are represented among the nation’s 1.3 million nursing home residents – a key reason why 1 in 5 US deaths from COVID-19 have occurred in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Coronavirus is just one example of a variety of pathogens that personnel and residents may be exposed to if the personal protective equipment (PPE) is not worn properly. This course will provide an awareness of disease-causing pathogens and protocols that protect personnel and residents from exposure to pathogens. Show less
Personnel and residents at Long-Term Care Facilities (nursing homes, skilled nursing, and assisted living) are highly vulnerable to the spread of contagious pathogens. People aged 65 and older are at higher risk for contracting COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. People with… Show more
Online ITSI Learn More about PPE Awareness for Long-Term Care Personnel
Disaster Recovery DMP321 Awareness of Pandemic Safe Practices for Long-Term Care Facilities
No one likes to think about disasters–particularly severe pandemics with the potential to affect millions of people around the world. While there is no method for predicting when a pandemic will hit or how sever it will become, the potential impact can affect every aspect of our daily lives. The problem with failing to plan for disasters is that they do happen, and when they happen, it is the most vulnerable who usually suffer the most.This course will provide awareness of pandemic safe practices, including response planning, cleaning and disinfection, case reporting, and resource and security management for long-term care facilities during pandemics. Show less
No one likes to think about disasters–particularly severe pandemics with the potential to affect millions of people around the world. While there is no method for predicting when a pandemic will hit or how sever it will become, the potential impact can affect every aspect of our daily lives…. Show more
Online ITSI Learn More about Awareness of Pandemic Safe Practices for Long-Term Care Facilities
Disaster Recovery MGT481 Disaster Recovery: A Strategic Overview of the Public Assistance Process
This Disaster Recovery course provides a strategic overview of the FEMA Public Assistance Process that is essential to disaster recovery for local communities. The FEMA Public Assistance Process provides funding for local  governments and eligible Private Non-Profit organizations to conduct effective long-term recovery. Unfortunately, many jurisdictions do not have a good understanding of this process and thereby fail to obtain, and retain, all the recovery revenue the community is eligible for. This course will provide senior leaders and staff planners with the key elements, milestones, and pitfalls to avoid when guiding a local jurisdictions recovery plans and operations. Show less
This Disaster Recovery course provides a strategic overview of the FEMA Public Assistance Process that is essential to disaster recovery for local communities. The FEMA Public Assistance Process provides funding for local  governments and eligible Private Non-Profit organizations to… Show more
Face-to-Face ITSI Learn More about Disaster Recovery: A Strategic Overview of the Public Assistance Process
Disaster Recovery MGT482 Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, An Introduction
This course will provide an introduction to the FEMA Public Assistance Programs to help local jurisdictions better understand recovery and improve preparedness for the next disaster. Front line jurisdiction leaders and staff members will learn information to better assist their communities and eligible Private Non-Profit partners to prepare for and recover from disasters. Instructors will facilitate an understanding of how to identify and navigate disaster recovery resources by guiding students through the FEMA Public Assistance Process, providing best practices while avoiding major pitfalls. Many local jurisdictions lack a robust understanding of these processes and thereby fail to obtain, and retain, all the recovery revenue the community is eligible for. This course helps prepare communities to maximize recovery resources in a compliant manner thereby ensuring effective long term recovery from disaster. Show less
This course will provide an introduction to the FEMA Public Assistance Programs to help local jurisdictions better understand recovery and improve preparedness for the next disaster. Front line jurisdiction leaders and staff members will learn information to better assist their communities and… Show more
Face-to-Face ITSI Learn More about Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, An Introduction
Healthcare MGT341 Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations within the Community Infras
The Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations Within The Community Infrastructure course provides information specific to healthcare organizations vulnerability to a disaster. During this FEMA sponsored course, participants will be introduced to the various natural, technological, and civil hazards to which healthcare organizations may be vulnerable and the potential impacts of those hazards.
Federal guidelines and legislation that serve to aid in the preparedness for, and response to, incidents involving these hazards are discussed, as are current emergency management standards for the healthcare community. Participants review response and recovery issues that should be addressed by medical facilities and organizations in preparation for a large-scale incident, including identification of critical resources necessary for response and recovery. Show less
The Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations Within The Community Infrastructure course provides information specific to healthcare organizations vulnerability to a disaster. During this FEMA sponsored course, participants will be introduced to the various natural, technological, and… Show more
GSADHS/FEMA
Face-to-Face
ITSI Learn More about Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations within the Community Infras
Live Online Instructor-Led Training DMP114 Disaster Planning for Infrastructure Resiliency
This webinar will provide infrastructure stakeholders (whole community) an awareness level understanding of infrastructure asset types in our communities, and highlight applicable federal guidance for infrastructure systems planning. In order to contribute to your emergency preparedness programs and community resilience, the presenter will explain how to incorporate infrastructure disaster management planning into existing planning efforts by sharing best practices, methods, and practical experiences on disaster planning for infrastructure systems. Show less
This webinar will provide infrastructure stakeholders (whole community) an awareness level understanding of infrastructure asset types in our communities, and highlight applicable federal guidance for infrastructure systems planning. In order to contribute to your emergency preparedness… Show more
Face-to-Face ITSI Learn More about Disaster Planning for Infrastructure Resiliency
Live Online Instructor-Led Training DMP130 Viruses and Pandemics
This webinar is intended for the medically untrained person to enhance their knowledge of viruses and pandemics. The presenter will help build a fundamental understanding of viruses and show how they can lead to pandemics which in turn will better their understanding of the current COVID-19 pandemic as well as future pandemics. Show less
This webinar is intended for the medically untrained person to enhance their knowledge of viruses and pandemics. The presenter will help build a fundamental understanding of viruses and show how they can lead to pandemics which in turn will better their understanding of the current COVID-19… Show more
Face-to-Face ITSI Learn More about Viruses and Pandemics
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