// Continuing Education
NDPTC is approved by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) to be a Continuing Education Unit (CEU) provider. Participants who successfully complete NDPTC Instructor Led Training (ILT) courses will receive 0.1 CEUs for every eligible course contact hour.
In addition, NDPTC is approved by other professional organizations to provide eligible credits/training hours to respective qualifying members upon successful completion* of approved NDPTC courses. NDPTC is currently eligible to provide continuing education measures for the following organizations:
| Professional Organization | Continuing Education Measure | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO) | Credit Hours - (Hrs.) | Read More |
| American Institute of Architects (AIA) | Learning Units - (LU) | Read More |
| American Planning Association (APA) | Certification Maintenance - (CM) | Read More |
| Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) | Continuing Education Credits - (CEC) | Read More |
| ASIS International (Eligible) (ASIS) | Continuing Professional Education - (CPE) | Read More |
| International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) | Continuing Education Units - (CEU) | Read More |
| International Association of Emergency Managers (E) (IAEM (E)) | Emergency Management Training Credit Hours - (E) | Read More |
| International Association of Emergency Managers (E/G) (IAEM (E/G)) | Emergency/General Management Training Credit Hours - (E/G) | Read More |
Eligibility to receive credits from any of the professional organizations is dependent on the specific membership and/or qualification requirements as enforced by each individual organization. Submission processes enforced by each organization should be followed to successfully receive credits. Below is a current list of NDPTC courses and the eligible Continuing Education opportunities available for each course.
| Certified Courses | Course Number | ACCO | AIA | APA | ASFPM | ASIS | IACET | IAEM (E) | IAEM (E/G) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Adaptation Planning for Emergency Management | AWR-347 | -- | -- | 6.5 CM | 6.5 CEC | -- | 0.6 CEU | 8.0 E | -- |
| Coastal Hazard and Vulnerability Assessment Tools | PER-378 | -- | -- | 6.5 CM | 6.5 CEC | -- | 0.6 CEU | -- | -- |
| Coastal Hazards Awareness | AWR-379 | -- | -- | 6.5 CM | 6.5 CEC | -- | 0.6 CEU | -- | -- |
| Community Planning for Disaster Recovery | AWR-356 | -- | -- | 6.5 CM | 6.5 CEC | -- | 0.6 CEU | 8.0 E | -- |
| Community Resilience | AWR-228 | -- | -- | 6.5 CM | 6.5 CEC | -- | 0.6 CEU | 8.0 E | -- |
| Disaster Resilience Workshop for Small Businesses | AWR-377 | -- | -- | 3.5 CM | -- | -- | 0.3 CEU | -- | -- |
| Evacuation Planning Strategies and Solutions | MGT-461 | -- | -- | 6.5 CM | 6.5 CEC | -- | 0.6 CEU | 8.0 E | -- |
| Flooding Hazards: Science & Preparedness | AWR-362 | -- | -- | 6.5 CM | 6.5 CEC | -- | 0.6 CEU | -- | -- |
| Hazardous Weather Preparedness for Campuses | AWR-332 | -- | -- | -- | 6.5 CEC | -- | 0.6 CEU | -- | 8.0 E/G |
| Hurricane Awareness | AWR-343 | -- | -- | 6.5 CM | -- | -- | 0.6 CEU | -- | -- |
| Leveraging Tools for Conducting Damage Assessments | AWR-319 | -- | -- | -- | 6.5 CEC | -- | 0.6 CEU | 5.5 E | -- |
| Leveraging Tools for Coordinated Community Disaster Communications | AWR-329 | -- | -- | -- | 3.5 CEC | -- | 0.3 CEU | -- | 4.0 E/G |
| Mitigating Hazards with Land-Use Planning | MGT-474 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.6 CEU | -- | -- |
| Natural Disaster Awareness for Caregivers | AWR-308 | -- | -- | -- | 3.5 CEC | -- | 0.3 CEU | 4.0 E | -- |
| Natural Disaster Awareness for Community Leaders | AWR-310 | -- | -- | -- | 3.5 CEC | -- | 0.3 CEU | 4.0 E | -- |
| Natural Disaster Awareness for Security Professionals - WBT | AWR-322-W | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.2 CEU | -- | -- |
| Nature-Based Solutions for Mitigating Hazards | MGT-484 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.3 CEU | -- | -- |
| Planning for Coastal Hazards | MGT-486 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.3 CEU | -- | -- |
| Planning for Disaster Debris Management | MGT-460 | -- | -- | 6.5 CM | 6.5 CEC | -- | 0.6 CEU | -- | 8.0 E/G |
| Social Media Engagement Strategies | PER-343 | -- | -- | -- | 6.5 CEC | -- | 0.6 CEU | -- | 7.0 E/G |
| Social Media Platforms in Disaster Management - WBT | PER-304-W | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.2 CEU | -- | -- |
| Social Media Tools and Techniques | PER-344 | -- | -- | -- | 6.5 CEC | -- | 0.6 CEU | -- | 8.0 E/G |
| Tornado Awareness | AWR-326 | -- | -- | 6.5 CM | -- | -- | 0.6 CEU | 6.5 E | -- |
| Tsunami Awareness | AWR-217 | -- | -- | 6.5 CM | 6.5 CEC | -- | 0.6 CEU | 6.5 E | -- |
| Uncrewed Aircraft Systems in Disaster Management | AWR-345 | -- | -- | -- | 6.5 CEC | -- | 0.6 CEU | 8.0 E | -- |
| Volcanic Crises Awareness | AWR-233 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.6 CEU | -- | -- |
| Whole Community Inclusive Economic Recovery | PER-386-V | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.5 CEU | -- | -- |
| Winter Weather Hazards: Science and Preparedness | AWR-331 | -- | -- | 6.5 CM | -- | -- | 0.6 CEU | -- | 8.0 E/G |
| Tropical Cyclone Awareness: American Samoa and West Pacific | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
