Apply Today: Immediate Vacancies for FEMA’s National Disaster and Emergency Management University Courses

FEMA’s National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU) is accepting registrations for training in Emergency Management Standard Training and National Flood Insurance Program/Community Rating System courses this month at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland. These trainings strengthen capabilities for state, local, tribal, and territorial government officials, emergency managers, first responders and community partners nationwide.

Whether you are building foundational expertise or sharpening executive-level skills, NDEMU courses deliver relevant, high-quality instruction that supports communities across the nation by building more resilient and capable state, local, tribal and territorial emergency management agencies.

Apply early — seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Get a quick look at our upcoming courses designed for emergency managers and public officials by viewing our course schedule. For course descriptions and prerequisites, visit the course catalog. Don’t miss the chance to build your skills and strengthen your agency’s readiness—review the catalog and secure your spot today.

Learn more about the curriculum offered at NDEMU or additional training announcements.

Admissions Process

To apply for a course, complete the NETC Online Admissions Application.

Additional information for reasonable accommodations, travel, housing, and how to apply can be found on the last page of the NDEMU accommodations document.

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Stay Connected

• Questions? Send an email to NETCAdmissions@fema.dhs.gov.

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Additional Information

Accommodation Information

If you require a reasonable accommodation such as sign language interpreters, braille, Communication Access Realtime Translation , include your request on your application or by sending an email to netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov no later than 30 days prior to the course offering. When making any request, provide details on the accommodation needed; however, DO NOT include medical or other personal information protected under the Privacy Act of 1974 or the Health Information Privacy Protection Act (45 CFR Last-minute requests will be accepted; however, they may not be possible to fulfill.

Travel and Housing Information

Upon acceptance into the course, NETC Admissions will mail you an Acceptance Letter and Welcome Package outlining travel information, NETC shuttle services, lodging and other logistics. Lodging is provided for course participants on the NETC campus. Participants staying overnight on campus are required to purchase a meal ticket for the duration of the training activity. Notify the NETC Transportation Office at least two weeks prior to the course date to reserve a shuttle seat.

Courses with the letter “K” Courses are offered virtually, but participants are expected to be active the entire duration and what computer requirements there are (camera, microphone, etc.).

To learn more information on NDEMU’s travel, housing, and accommodation, read the NETC Welcome Package.

Cost/Reimbursement Information

• NDEMU provides stipends or reimbursement for E courses as indicated in the NETC Welcome Package.

• NDEMU does not provide stipend or reimbursement for off-campus course deliveries

Prerequisites

Completion of the IS‑13: NDEMU Conduct and Behavior Course is compulsory before participating in any NDEMU training at the National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU). It’s important to note that this course and exam are not required annually; they only need to be completed once. This course will be treated as a mandatory prerequisite for all courses.

How to Register

Before applying through the Online Admissions Application, a valid FEMA Student Identification Number (SID) is required. Apply for a FEMA SID or find a forgotten FEMA SID.

To apply for a course, complete the NETC Online Admissions Application.