The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) and the Center for Domestic Preparedness have partnered to provide bombing prevention awareness learning opportunities for first responders, public safety personnel, and private sector partners through Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT). VILT courses provide basic bombing prevention information ranging from IED construction and classification to the terrorist attack cycle. All online virtual training courses are conducted with a live instructor, using an online learning platform. Participants can connect to the learning platform via most devices that can access the internet. VILTs are great for participants with time constraints as most classes are approximately one-hour in length and can be taken independently. 

Classes are open to anyone. For more information and to register for a course visit the OBP VILT Schedule/Registration Page at https://cdp.dhs.gov/obp. Select the desired course and date from the listings and you will be automatically directed to the online application process. Registration must be completed two business days prior to class start date. 

Upcoming Events

You can view upcoming training opportunities through the following events calendars: Multnomah County, the Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization (subscribe option), the State of Oregon (subscribe option), and the State of Washington.

Training Offerings

May 6: Severe Weather Shelter/Disaster Resource Center Info Session

• Host: Multnomah County Department of County Human Services
• Time: 1:00pm-1:45pm PST
• Location: Virtual (Google Meet Link)
• Cost: Free 
• Prerequisites: None
• Registration: N/A
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May 6: Severe Weather Shelter/Disaster Resource Center Staff Training

• Host: Multnomah County Department of County Human Services
• Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm PST
• Location: Virtual
• Cost: Free 
• Prerequisites: None
• Registration: Register Here
• Learn More

May 14: Trauma-informed & De-escalation Tips in Disaster Resource Centers

• Host: Multnomah County Department of County Human Services
• Time: 10:00am-12:00pm PST
• Location: Virtual
• Cost: Free 
• Prerequisites: None
• Registration: Register Here
• Learn More

May 23: TG191 - Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface

• Host: Oregon Health Authority
• Time: 8:00am-4:30pm PST
• Location: Portland State Office Building: 800 NE Oregon St Portland, OR - Room 1D
• Cost: Free 
• Prerequisites: N/A
• Registration: Register Here

June 12: Trauma-informed & De-escalation Tips in Disaster Resource Centers

• Host: Multnomah County Department of County Human Services
• Time: 9:00am-9:45am PST
• Location: Virtual
• Cost: Free 
• Prerequisites: None
• Registration: Register Here
• Learn More

June 13: Severe Weather Shelter/Disaster Resource Center Info Session

• Host: Multnomah County Department of County Human Services
• Time: 9:00am-9:45am PST
• Location: Virtual (Google Meet Link)
• Cost: Free 
• Prerequisites: None
• Registration: N/A
• Learn More

June 13: Severe Weather Shelter/Disaster Resource Center Staff Training

• Host: Multnomah County Department of County Human Services
• Time: 10:00am-12:00pm PST
• Location: Virtual
• Cost: Free 
• Prerequisites: None
• Registration: Register Here
• Learn More

June 16: AWR421 - Demystifying Cyber Attacks

• Host: Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
• Time: 10:00am-12:00pm PST
• Location: 3930 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Salem, OR
• Cost: Free 
• Prerequisites: None
• Registration: Register Here

June 16-18: Intermediate Emergency Operations Center Functions

• Host: Oregon Health Authority
• Time: 8:00am-4:30pm PST
• Location: Portland State Office Building: 800 NE Oregon St. Portland, OR - Room 1A
• Cost: Free 
• Prerequisites: N/A
• Registration: Register Here

June 17-18: MGT303 - Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment:

• Host: Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
• Time: 10:00am-12:00pm PST
• Location: 3930 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Salem, OR
• Cost: Free 
• Prerequisites: None
• Registration: Register Here