The Community Emergency Response Team Certificate (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.

CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.

Course format:
This program is offered in-person in two different locations.

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017.

Successful project management is less about rigid deadlines and more about effectively managing expectations. In today's fast-paced global business environment, the ability to juggle multiple projects, resources, and budgets is essential.

This comprehensive Project Management course provides both theoretical insights and hands-on experience to equip you with the skills needed to drive projects to success—no prior project management experience required.

Through structured workshops, you’ll gain practical expertise by designing and implementing simulated project plans. You'll learn how to organize, plan, and control project deliverables using industry best practices. By the end of the course, you’ll understand why project management demands a high level of professionalism and attention to detail—and how to apply these principles in real-world scenarios.

Key topics include the roles and responsibilities of a project manager, the project lifecycle, and essential techniques for work planning, control, and evaluation. You’ll also explore system tools and project management methodologies to ensure project objectives are met efficiently and effectively.

This course is your gateway to mastering project management with confidence and precision.

Topics:

1. What makes a good project?
2. Documentation of a project
3. Common pitfalls
4. Ownership versus governance of the project
5. Project communication
6. What to do when things go wrong
7. What to do when things go right

Course Format:
This course is offered live via Zoom. 

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017.

This is an invigorating and informative course that will equip you with the skills and tools you need to enter the exciting field of grant writing! You'll learn how to raise needed funds by discovering how and where to look for potential funders that are a good match for your organization. You'll also learn how to network and develop true partnerships with a variety of funders, how to organize a successful grant writing campaign, and how to put together a complete proposal package. 

Course Format:
In-person at the Cape Cod Community College, Hyannis Center. 

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017.