Disaster & Emergency Management
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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
- Incident Command System