The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management presents the 2025-26 Colorado Academy for Professional Emergency Managers (CAPEM). Our emergency management field is an ever evolving discipline shaped by uncertainty, competing priorities and limited resources so this year we are embracing that complexity using the “wicked problems” model as the foundation for a transformative learning experience.
Prerequisites
FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS)
Target Audience
The target audience is Colorado career local and tribal emergency managers.
Academy Dates
The academy is offered every two years. Below are the dates scheduled for 2025 to 2026 for the next sessions. The dates below may change prior to the first session.
- Virtual Kickoff Meeting | October 15, 2025 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Session 1: Influential and Strategic Leadership | October 21-23, 2025
- Virtual Touchpoint Meeting | December 10, 2025
- Capstone 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Session 2: Operational Support and Considerations | January 13-15, 2026
- Session 3: Strategic Partnerships and Industry Considerations | March 3-5, 2026
- Session 4: Building Resilience and Capstone | May 12-14, 2026
Application and Course Flyer