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Emergency Management Professional Certificate

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CC Certificate of Completion
type of award
1 Year
total Credits
48-49
Financial Aid Available
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Prepare to lead when it matters most with an Emergency Management Certificate

Picture yourself on the front lines of protecting and rebuilding communities when disaster strikes — leading with calm, strength and purpose. That’s the difference you can make with a professional certificate in emergency management from Clackamas Community College.

This isn’t just another program — it’s a mission. It’s about shaping a culture of readiness, inspiring confidence in the face of uncertainty and helping communities rise stronger after crisis. Are you ready to be the one others turn to when it matters most?

With the Emergency Management Professional Certificate, you’ll gain the expertise and real-world skills needed to lead in this critical, life-saving field, including:

 

  • Supporting response efforts during emergencies, ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals and communities.
  • Developing and implementing comprehensive emergency preparedness plans, mitigating risks and fostering proactive approaches.
  • Coordinating resources effectively, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure seamless disaster response and recovery.
  • Leading and motivating teams during times of crisis, providing clear direction and fostering a sense of calm amidst chaos. 
 

Why choose Clackamas Community College? 

Advance your expertise with Clackamas Community College’s Emergency Management Professional Certificate. Taught by experienced professionals with real-world emergency management experience, the program combines practical skills, hands-on training and up-to-date strategies to prepare you for the challenges of the field.

For detailed description and outcomes for this program, view the course catalog.
Classes

Required classes for the Emergency Management Professional Certificate

Job Outlook

Build your career and protect communities

Graduates of the Emergency Management Professional Certificate have diverse career opportunities in emergency management, such as roles as emergency management directors, coordinators, specialists and disaster relief workers.

Skills

Master the skills that turn crisis into calm 

  • Emergency management: Learn the basics about the different phases of emergency management, including preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.
  • Critical thinking: Learn how to identify and assess threats and hazards, develop emergency plans and make critical decisions in a timely manner.
  • Communication: Collaborate and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including the public, elected officials and emergency responders. 
For more information on expected outcomes of successfully completing this program, view the course catalog.
Cost

Investing in your future

Clackamas Community College offers some of the lowest tuition rates in the Portland metro area. To begin building the cost for your program, you can start with the base estimate below. 

This estimate includes the cost of tuition and the general fees applied per class and per academic term. This estimate does not include additional fees required for many courses or the cost of course materials. Contact the program to learn more about additional costs that may apply. 

You can also find more information about the costs of attending CCC on the Tuition and Fees page.

Get help paying for college

Scholarships and grants (free money!) are available for students in this program. For help with financial aid and scholarships, contact the Financial Aid Office.  

 

See where your certificate can take you

The classes you take in this program can help you earn additional certificates or degrees. Take one step at a time and know that each step gets you closer to your future goals. Even if you decide to change direction later, you will have a solid foundation to build on to keep moving forward.

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