Certified Emergency Manager — CEM

Description

A Certified Emergency Manager® (CEM®) has the knowledge, skills and ability to effectively manage a comprehensive emergency management program. A CEM® has a working knowledge of all the basic tenets of emergency management, including mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. A CEM® has experience and knowledge of interagency and community-wide participation in planning, coordination and management functions designed to improve emergency management capabilities. A CEM® can effectively accomplish the goals and objectives of any emergency management program in all environments with little or no additional training orientation.

Certifying Organization

International Association of Emergency Managers

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Related Programs

8 Homeland Security programs on Career School App.

Suggested because Certified Emergency Manager applies to Emergency Management Directors. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

Related Careers

Emergency Management Directors

Other Certifications from International Association of Emergency Managers

Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)

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