External Trainings

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Email: personnel.training@spo.nm.gov

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Courses for state employees

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Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills

Essentials of supervision and management program

Professional Growth and Advancement

External Trainings

Some positions may require additional trainings from external sources.

Active Shooter Awareness Training

The state of New Mexico is committed to a workplace free from violence.

Access the course.
- Click here to access the FEMA course home page.
- Read the Course Overview and Course Objectives.
- Once on the home page, click the Interactive Web Based Course hyperlink to begin the course.
Take the exam. After you complete the course, you’ll be prompted to take the exam. Please note that you will be required to enter your Social Security number at the completion of the exam. If you don’t wish to submit your Social Security number, you will need to request an alternate ID number from the FEMA Independent Study program.
Receive your certificate of completion. FEMA will email you your certificate within two working days. Be sure to check your junk email folder if you don’t receive your certificate within this timeframe. If you don’t receive your certificate, you’ll need to contact FEMA directly. Please see the HELP document for instructions and contact information.
Email a copy of your certificate to your HR representative or supervisor. Remember to keep a copy for your own records.

Emergency Management and First Responder Training

DHSEM develops, delivers and coordinates emergency management and first responder training to enhance the capabilities of State, local, and Tribal government officials; volunteer organizations; and, the public and private sectors to minimize the impact of disasters and emergencies in New Mexico. Through its courses and integrated programs, the department meets the needs of this diverse audience with an emphasis on separate organizations working together in all-hazards emergencies to save lives and protect property.

For more information on the training programs and training schedule dates offered by the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management please visit the link below.

NM DHSEM Training Calendar

Defensive Driving

Defensive Driving Course

Higher Education Opportunities for Employees

The State Personnel Office recognizes continuing education as an important part of employee growth and development. The following links are continuing education courses offered by various state community colleges and universities.

NM EDGE: The State Personnel Office works with the NM EDGE Program at NMSU to provide comprehensive course of study to administrators, managers, elected officials, and staff in local, state, tribal, and national government. Learn best practices and theory on managemement behaviors and strategies. SPO highly recommends the New Mexico Certified Public Manager Program® (NM CPM) as part of continuing education for state employees.

Central New Mexico Community College

Certificates, Associate Degrees

900 University Blvd SE | Albuquerque, NM 87106 | (505) 224 – 3090

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Courses for state employees

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External Trainings

Active Shooter Awareness Training

Emergency Management and First Responder Training

Defensive Driving

Higher Education Opportunities for Employees

Central New Mexico Community College

Clovis Community College

Dine College - Crownpoint Center

Dine College - Shiprock

Eastern New Mexico University

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell

Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso

Institute of American Indian Arts

Luna Community College

Mesalands Community College

Navajo Technical University

New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Junior College

New Mexico Military Institute

New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University - Alamogordo

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

New Mexico State University - Grants

New Mexico Tech

Northern New Mexico College

San Juan College

Santa Fe Community College

Southeast New Mexico College

Southwest Indian Polytechnic Institute

University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico - Los Alamos

University of New Mexico - Taos

University of New Mexico - Valencia

Western New Mexico University