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Training Announcements

  • Apply Today: Immediate Vacancies for National Disaster and Emergency Management University Courses

    These trainings strengthen capabilities for state, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) government officials, emergency managers, first responders, and community partners nationwide.

    • Upcoming NDEMU Training Opportunities
    • In person offerings
    • relevant, high-quality instruction that supports communities across the nation

  • Enroll Today: 0289 State Volunteer and Donations Management

    This course is designed to strengthen the ability of state-level professionals and partners to effectively coordinate volunteers and manage donations during disaster response and recovery operations.

    • manage donations during disaster response and recovery operations
    • In person & Virtual offerings
    • engage in interactive scenarios from your own location

  • Monthly Highlight: NDEMU Course Availability Quarter 1, 2026

    NDEMU offers comprehensive courses, continuing education units, and professional development opportunities designed to strengthen the Nation's capacity to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate disasters and emergencies that impact the American people. The following courses have open availability.

    • 2026 Q1 Program Course Listing
    • Immediate Vacancies
    • The following courses have open availability

  • Open Application Period - Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship

    The application period for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU) Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship is open through January 21, 2026.

    • 2026 Program Schedule
    • two-week program for the nation’s most experienced crisis leaders to explore conceptual frameworks and real-world experiences
    • FY 2026 Cohorts 10-12

  • Monthly Highlight: January 2026 Training Course Schedule

    NDEMU has open vacancies in upcoming courses, and seats are now open for select January 2026 offerings. This is an ideal opportunity for emergency management professionals looking to build skills and boost readiness.

    • open seats for January 2026
    • build skills and boost readiness
    • Strengthening Emergency Management Through Learning

  • E/L0930: Fiscal Year 2027 Community-Specific Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC) Application Process

    To provide an overview of the Community-Specific Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC) application process for Fiscal Year 2027 (October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027).

    • iemc Application Process
    • FY 2027 Deadline is February 23, 2026
    • develop, refine & implement policies, plans, procedures & mutual aid agreements in a community EOC.

  • Monthly Highlight: The Following Courses Have Open Availability for January 2026

    NDEMU provides specialized training and educational programs to enhance emergency management capabilities for state, local, tribal, territorial and Federal government, volunteer and private sector emergency managers. NDEMU offers comprehensive courses, continuing education units, and professional development opportunities designed to strengthen the Nation's capacity to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate disasters and emergencies that impact the American people.

    • courses for January 2026
    • Admissions Process
    • How to register
    • Open Availability

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