Although training is sometimes viewed as a lifelong process, it works best when you have identified certain goals. This exciting certification program is offered to anyone who desires to participate in the emerging profession of emergency management.
Emergency management is a discipline like any other profession that requires an academic background.
The PEM certification program meets this requirement with nearly 240 instructional hours built into the program. The PEM credential has gained acceptance as the single most important development within emergency management in the State of Michigan. The PEM program has been designed to offer formal academic preparation as well as practical classroom experience to anyone involved in emergency management. It has become the benchmark in Michigan that says you have achieved the highest designation offered. The discipline of emergency management is an evolving profession that requires continuing training and education.