Empowering Business Resilience Through Certified Trainers

Small Businesses

Need help preparing your business?
Connect with a Certified Trainer for support.

Outsmart Disaster Certified Trainer Badge

Business-Facing Organizations

Help small businesses build resilience. No experience required. Complete a 2-hour virtual training to become a Certified Trainer.

Find a Certified Trainer Near You

Connect with Local Experts to Build Your Resiliency Roadmap

Are you a small business looking for help getting prepared? Select your county from the map below or using the dropdown menu to find Certified Trainers in your area. If you can’t find county specific trainers, you can also reach out to the trainers available statewide.

Can’t find a trainer? Contact us we’ll help connect you OutsmartDisaster@gobiz.ca.gov

Certified Trainers in Action

Across California, trainers are helping strengthen local resilience, one community at a time, in ways that work best for the businesses they serve.

Become a Certified Trainer

Help Small Businesses Build Resilience in Your Community

Every community has unique needs, which is why the Outsmart Disaster program is designed to be flexible. Become an Outsmart Disaster Certified Trainer by completing a free 2-hour virtual training. No prior experience is required. You’ll receive customizable materials in English and Spanish, marketing resources, and ongoing support to help small businesses prepare in ways that work best for your community.

How It Works

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Apply
Complete a short interest form

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Attend Training
Participate in the 2-hour virtual Certified Trainer session

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Get Certified
Receive access to the trainer resource portal and material

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Start Training
Bring preparedness to businesses in your community

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Apply
Complete a short interest form
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Attend Training
Participate in the 2-hour virtual Certified Trainer session
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Get Certified
Receive access to the trainer resource portal and material
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Start Training
Bring preparedness to businesses in your community

Who Should Apply?

Chambers of Commerce, SBDCs, Economic Development Organizations, Nonprofits, Business Associations Community-Based Organizations.

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