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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


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    The State University of New York

    Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Vulnerability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Student Support and Services, Working With Children, School Counseling, Personal Development, Stress Management, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Relationship Building, Active Listening

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Crisis Management and Crisis Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Management Consulting, Strategic Communication, Emergency Response, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Risk Management, Business Leadership, Public Affairs, Business Risk Management, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Analysis, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Internal Communications, Communication, Communication Planning, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Harvard Business Review

    Navigate Change and Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Resilience, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Change Management, Adaptability, Overcoming Objections, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Process Improvement, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency and Intensive Care, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Patient Advocacy, Acute Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nephrology, Pharmacology, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Anatomy

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychological First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Psychiatric Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mental Health, Stress Management, Patient Referral

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    University of Pittsburgh

    Disaster Preparedness

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Mitigation, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, Safety and Security, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Healthcare Ethics, Risk Analysis, Resourcefulness, Adaptability, Cultural Diversity, Water Quality

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Risk Management and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Incident Response, Business Continuity Planning, Security Management, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Risk, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Trauma Emergencies and Care

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Triage, Patient Evaluation, Mechanics, Clinical Assessment, Emergency Response, Patient Transport, Wound Care, Vital Signs, Anatomy, Physiology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Events Management

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Logistics Management, Hospitality, Logistics, Planning, Operations Management, Budgeting, Vendor Management, Marketing Design, Coordination

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Resilience, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Dealing With Ambiguity, Proactivity, Communication Strategies, Business Risk Management, Adaptability, Change Management, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Crisis Management and Crisis Communication Consulting  

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Management Consulting, Leadership, Business Leadership, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies, Analysis, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular emergency management courses

  • Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication: The State University of New York
  • Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress: Yale University
  • Crisis Management and Crisis Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Navigate Change and Uncertainty: Harvard Business Review
  • Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness: University of Colorado System
  • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
  • Disaster Preparedness: University of Pittsburgh
  • Risk Management and Incident Response: Packt
  • Trauma Emergencies and Care: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Events Management : Coursera

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