NAIT’s Disaster & Emergency Management offerings equip learners with the practical skills and strategic insight needed to prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises and disasters of all kinds.

Through Incident Command System (ICS) training, you’ll gain a strong foundation in structured emergency coordination, learning how to lead and support critical response teams confidently. The Crisis Communications Certificate builds your expertise in developing effective communication strategies during emergencies, using real-world case studies and planning tools to strengthen organizational messaging. For broader leadership capability, the Crisis Management Essentials Certificate teaches proven frameworks for guiding teams and organizations through the full crisis lifecycle—from planning and resilience to response and recovery—with scenario-based exercises to apply your skills.

Specialized certificates like Emergency Management in Remote, Rural, and Distinct Communities focus on tailored strategies for unique community needs, while Business Continuity training helps ensure operations stay resilient in the face of disruption. Across all programs, NAIT emphasizes industry-relevant content and practical application, helping you build the competencies necessary for careers in emergency management, public safety, and organizational risk and resilience. 

Courses

CDEM 100 - ICS I-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System
CDEM 110 - ICS I-200, Basic Incident Command System
CDEM 111 - Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) Operations
CDEM 112 - The Command Staff
CDEM 113 - The Operations Section
CDEM 114 - The Planning Section
CDEM 115 - The Logistics Section
CDEM 116 - The Finance and Administration Section
CDEM 117 - Crisis Communications and the Information Officer
CDEM 120 - ICS I-300, Intermediate ICS, ICS for Expanding Incidents
CDEM 190 - ICS I-400, Advanced Incident Command System
CDEM 220 - Crisis Communications Fundamentals
CDEM 221 - Crisis Communications Plan
CDEM 222 - Stakeholders and Community Engagement
CDEM 223 - Crisis Narrative
CDEM 302 - Designing and Implementing an Integrated Business Continuity Program
CDEM 303 - Business Impact Analysis for Continuity Planning
CDEM 304 - Building a Business Continuity Plan
CDEM 305 - Continuity of Operations
CDEM 306 - Business Continuity Management Program (BCMP) Sustainment
CDEM 401 - Comprehensive Emergency Management Planning and Program Development
CDEM 500 - Intro to Disaster and Emergency Management for Distinct and Geographically Dispersed Communities
CDEM 501 - Challenges in Disaster and Emergency Management: Communication, Culture, and Bias
CDEM 502 - Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in Distinct Communities
CDEM 503 - Disaster Preparedness in Distinct Communities
CDEM 504 - Disaster Response in Distinct Communities
CDEM 505 - Disaster Recovery in Distinct Communities
CDEM 506 - Integration, Adaptation, and Resilience Building in Distinct Communities
CDEM 601 - You as a Crisis Leader
CDEM 602 - Leading Complex Organizations Through Crisis
CDEM 603 - Leading Beyond Your Formal Authority
CDEM 604 - Planning Deliberately
CDEM 605 - Implementing a Crisis Management Program
CDEM 606 - Leading Individual and Team Resiliency
CDEM 607 - Leading Organizational Resiliency
CDEM 608 - Cultivating Community and Cultural Resiliency
CDEM 609 - Leading Crisis Communications
CDEM 610 - Navigating Crises
CDEM 611 - Crisis Management Essentials Exercise
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