Find preparedness classes offered by the City of Berkeley and other organizations. Follow the provider links below for current dates, availability, prerequisites, fees, and registration.
City of Berkeley — Berkeley Ready
Start with practical household preparedness training. Topics include making a disaster plan, evacuation planning and go-bags, and planning for fire weather.
Explore Berkeley Ready classes and registration
City of Berkeley — CERT
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training builds skills in disaster preparedness, team organization, disaster medical operations, disaster mental health, fire safety and utilities, and light search and rescue. Some units have prerequisites.
View Berkeley CERT training details and upcoming classes
American Red Cross
Find first aid, CPR, and AED courses. Search by city or ZIP code for nearby options, or explore online classes. Course format and certification vary by class.
Berkeley Disaster Preparedness Neighborhood Network
Explore neighborhood preparedness training resources, recorded presentations, and links to CERT information from the Berkeley Disaster Preparedness Neighborhood Network (BDPNN).
Explore BDPNN training resources
Register directly with the organization offering the course. Check its website for the latest information before making plans.