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Emergency Management Courses

Emergency management courses can help you learn risk assessment, disaster response strategies, recovery planning, and crisis communication. You can build skills in coordinating emergency services, conducting drills, and analyzing response effectiveness. Many courses introduce tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping hazards, incident management software for coordinating resources, and data analysis techniques for evaluating past emergencies.

Popular Emergency Management Courses and Certifications


  • L

    Logical Operations

    ITIL 4: Management Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Problem Management, IT Service Management, Service Management, Service Level, Incident Management, IT Management, Change Control, Information Technology Operations, Incident Response, Information Technology, Change Requests, Operations Management, Technical Management, Help Desk Support, Asset Management, Operations

    4.6 stars, 25 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (25) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Crisis Management and Crisis Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Emergency Response, Corporate Communications, Contingency Planning, Communication Strategies, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Internal Communications

    4.6 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Change Management Crash Course: Change Management 101

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Process Development, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Plan Execution, Adaptability, Planning

    4 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Project Management: Control using the Earned Value and Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Cost Management, Risk Control, Cost Control, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Implementation, Project Accounting, Risk Analysis, Project Performance, Project Estimation, Planning, Business Management, Performance Metric, Forecasting

    4.8 stars, 120 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (120) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managing the Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Business Ethics, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Development, Decision Making, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Culture Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Influencing, Strategic Thinking, Culture, People Analytics

    4.8 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Helping Your Organization Manage Risk and Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Risk Management, Strategic Communication, Crisis Intervention, Contingency Planning, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Communication Strategies, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Disaster Risk Management and Korean Policies

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Mitigation, Public Safety and National Security, Risk Management Framework, Emergency Response, Geospatial Information and Technology, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Public Policies, Spatial Data Analysis, Social Studies, Systems Thinking, Governance, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 91 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (91) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Incident Management and Continuous Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Telecommuting, Security Strategy, Security Software, Employee Engagement

    4.9 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Systems Engineering and Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Scope Management, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Change Control, Program Management, Engineering Change Order, Cost Management, Risk Management, Contract Management, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Earned Value Management

    4.9 stars, 67 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (67) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Engineering Management, Agile Product Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Software Development Methodologies, Backlogs, Product Requirements, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure

    4.8 stars, 496 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (496) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Manager of Managers: Navigating Crisis and Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Delegation Skills, Resilience, Decisiveness, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership and Management, Service Recovery, Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Executive Presence, Composure, Empowerment, Internal Communications, Overcoming Obstacles, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Crisis Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Crisis Intervention, Public Relations, Business Communication, Media and Communications, Verbal Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Affairs, Advocacy, Communication, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7 stars, 94 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (94) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular emergency management courses

  • ITIL 4: Management Practices: Logical Operations
  • Introduction to Crisis Management and Crisis Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Change Management Crash Course: Change Management 101: Packt
  • Project Management: Control using the Earned Value and Risk: Politecnico di Milano
  • Managing the Organization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Helping Your Organization Manage Risk and Crisis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Disaster Risk Management and Korean Policies: Yonsei University
  • Incident Management and Continuous Improvement: LearnQuest
  • Systems Engineering and Program Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Agile Project Management: University of Colorado Boulder

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