A two-day course designed for economic development practitioners and community leaders at local, regional and state levels. Participants will better understand the importance of existing business and industry, techniques to identify and prioritize business and industry needs, and how to develop the strategies and tools to support business retention and expansion in their communities.. When existing businesses relocate they leave a void in your community. They must not be taken for granted! The reasons a business may leave a community include lack of public services, political unrest, site limitations and lack of trained labor, just to name a few. According to the State of Tennessee Department of Economic Development, in 2009, 75 percent of all new jobs from manufacturing, distribution, headquarters, and other selected services were from the expansion of existing businesses in Tennessee. When considering the same sectors, 25 percent of all new jobs were from attraction strategies. Moreover, the State of Tennessee reported 93 percent of all economic development projects were considered business expansion activities and not attraction activities. These statistics emphasize the importance of a comprehensive approach to economic development that includes strategies for business retention and expansion, recruitment, and new business development. In order to prevent some of the potential closures and/or relocations in a community, outreach to businesses may be necessary. (10 credit hours) Early registration discount ends:  May 25, 2026. Cancellations made 10 business days or more before the course start date will be eligible for a full refund or credit towards a future TCED course.  Cancellations made less than 10 business days will be eligible for credit only minus a $100 cancellation fee.  Training Contact:  CIS Admin-Support   cis.support@tennessee.edu

This course covers OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as general industry safety and health principles. A copy of the 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards is included with the registration fee. Participants must successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. For those interested in becoming authorized to teach OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour General Industry classes, the OSHA #511 course meets one of two prerequisites for the OSHA #501 Trainer Course for General Industry. Please note, the 30-hour General Industry OSHA outreach class is not considered equivalent to OSHA #511. Instructor:  Bryan Lane Discount:  Government employees may be eligible for a discounted course rate.  Please email your eligibility request to the Training Contact (listed below) for a coupon code prior to registering. Training Contact:  CIS Admin-Support   cis.support@tennessee.edu

This course covers the effective implementation of a company's safety and health management system. The course addresses the four core elements of an effective safety and health management system and those central issues that are critical to each element's proper management. This course is an interactive training session focusing on class discussion and workshops. Upon course completion students will have the ability to evaluate, develop, and implement an effective safety and health management system for their company. Minimum student contact hours: 6 Prerequisites: None Requirements for Virtual Classes: If you live outside of (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee), OSHA prohibits your registration in Virtual/Video Conferences with OTIEC’s outside of your service area. If you do not reside in one of the states listed above and need to complete a virtual/video conference OSHA course, please view the Current List of Authorized OTI Education Centers  to find your region's OTIEC.Instructor:  Wendy Shepherd Discount:  Government employees may be eligible for a discounted course rate.  Please email your eligibility request to the Training Contact (listed below) for a coupon code prior to registering. Training Contact:  CIS Admin-Support   cis.support@tennessee.edu

This course covers common health hazards that are encountered in the workplace. These health hazards include exposure to chemicals, asbestos, silica and lead. Course topics include identification and evaluation of health hazards and their sources of exposure, health hazard information, and engineering and work practice controls. Students participate in workshops on evaluation and abatement of workplace health hazards. Upon course completion students will have the ability to understand common health hazards in the workplace and methods for controlling and abatement of these hazards. Minimum student contact hours: 6 Prerequisites:  NoneRequirements for Virtual Classes: If you live outside of (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee), OSHA prohibits your registration in Virtual/Video Conferences with OTIEC’s outside of your service area. If you do not reside in one of the states listed above and need to complete a virtual/video conference OSHA course, please view the Current List of Authorized OTI Education Centers  to find your region's OTIEC.Instructor: Wendy ShepherdDiscount: Government employees may be eligible for a discounted course rate. Please email your eligibility request to the Training Contact (listed below) for a coupon code prior to registering. Training Contact:  CIS Admin-Support   cis.support@tennessee.edu

This course covers OSHA requirements for maintaining and posting records of occupational injuries and illnesses, and reporting specific cases to OSHA. Upon course completion students will have the ability to identify OSHA requirements for recordkeeping, posting and reporting and to complete OSHA Form 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and OSHA Form 301 Injury and Illness Incident Report. Minimum student contact hours: 4 Prerequisites:  None Requirements for Virtual Classes: If you live outside of (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee), OSHA prohibits your registration in Virtual/Video Conferences with OTIEC’s outside of your service area. If you do not reside in one of the states listed above and need to complete a virtual/video conference OSHA course, please view the Current List of Authorized OTI Education Centers  to find your region's OTIEC.Instructor:  Bryan Lane or Wendy Shepherd Discount:  Government employees may be eligible for a discounted course rate.  Please email your eligibility request to the Training Contact (listed below) for a coupon code prior to registering. Training Contact:  CIS Admin-Support   cis.support@tennessee.edu

This course covers OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as general industry safety and health principles. A copy of the 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards is included with the registration fee. Participants must successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. For those interested in becoming authorized to teach OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour General Industry classes, the OSHA #511 course meets one of two prerequisites for the OSHA #501 Trainer Course for General Industry. Please note, the 30-hour General Industry OSHA outreach class is not considered equivalent to OSHA #511. Instructor:  Bryan Lane Discount:  Government employees may be eligible for a discounted course rate.  Please email your eligibility request to the Training Contact (listed below) for a coupon code prior to registering. Training Contact:  CIS Admin-Support   cis.support@tennessee.edu

The Tennessee Marketing and Attraction Course is a one and a half day course which examines strategic comprehensive marketing in economic development. It includes best practices in market research and analysis, technology and social media, advertising and promotion, and prospect handling, as well as trends in site selection. While this course emphasizes business attraction, new business development, existing business and community development are included as part of a comprehensive and cohesive approach. (10 credit hours) Early registration discount ends:  July 28, 2026. Training Contact:  CIS Admin-Support   cis.support@tennessee.edu

During a full week of lectures, exercises, and hands-on demonstrations, learn about hazard recognition, personal protective equipment, and monitoring, as well as rights and responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Above all, learn how to work safely around hazardous materials and wastes. This course meets the training requirements of the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) regulation, 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)(i). All students participate in “full dress-out" exercises using personal protective equipment. Students must complete the medical evaluation form and bring it to class. Government employees may be eligible for a discounted course rate.   Training Contact:  CIS Admin-Support, cis.support@tennessee.edu   

Under the HAZWOPER regulation 29 CFR 1910.120, workers who have completed the 40-Hour Site Worker course must receive eight hours of refresher training every year. This course fulfills that requirement. Participants will review hazard analysis and recognition and be updated on new regulations. Note: Registrants must provide proof that they have successfully completed the 40-Hour or 24-Hour site worker course. Training Contact:  CIS Admin-Support   cis.support@tennessee.edu

Successful completion of this course results in participants becoming OSHA-authorized trainers in OSHA’s Outreach Training Program. Authorized trainers can conduct both 10-hour and 30-hour general industry classes that provide training to workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces along with information regarding workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a workplace safety complaint. OSHA-authorized trainers are able to issue 10 and 30-hour course completion cards to participants. During the course, students will develop a presentation and teach an assigned OSHA General Industry Outreach topic, and successfully pass a written exam. Participants will be provided with a variety of training materials and resources.  Authorized OSHA Outreach trainers are required to attend Course #503 at least once every four years to maintain their trainer status. Prerequisites: OSHA #511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry. (Please note, the 30-hour General Industry OSHA outreach class is not considered equivalent to OSHA #511. Also, the 511 course must have been completed in the last 7 years. If you completed the course longer than 7 years ago, then you will need to retake it in order to qualify.) Five (5) years of general industry safety experience. A completed and signed Prerequisite Verification Form and a copy of the OSHA #511 certificate (standards course completed no longer than 7 years ago) must be emailed to Bryan Lane at bryan.lane@tennessee.edu in order to confirm eligibility for this class. If you have questions about your eligibility, please email Bryan. If you are registering for the OSHA #500 or 501 courses you must complete this form prior to the course date: Prerequisite Verification Form (Click Here) Instructor:  Bryan Lane Discount:  Government employees may be eligible for a discounted course rate.  Please email your eligibility request to the Training Contact (listed below) for a coupon code prior to registering. Training Contact:  CIS Admin-Support   cis.support@tennessee.edu

Nuclear energy is a top priority and Tennessee is uniquely positioned to lead. This TCED elective course, offered in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD), provides a clear, accessible introduction to the industry — including its history, modern applications, statewide opportunities and ways your community can be a part of the ecosystem. Learn directly from industry leaders, join candid conversations, bust a few myths and experience nuclear energy up close during a field trip. You’ll leave with a strong understanding of how nuclear energy can shape Tennessee’s economic future — and how your community can be ready. Register early!  Early bird pricing available through September 1, 2026. Cancellations made 10 business days or more before the course start date will be eligible for a full refund or credit towards a future TCED course.  Cancellations made less than 10 business days will be eligible for credit only minus a $100 cancellation fee.  Training Contact:  CIS Admin-Support   cis.support@tennessee.edu

This course provides an update for currently authorized OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Trainers on topics such as OSHA construction industry standards, policies and regulations. Construction industry outreach trainers are required to attend this course once every four years to maintain trainer status. Participants will be provided with a variety of training materials and resources. Prerequisites: Trainers must submit a copy of their current trainer card via email to Bryan Lane at bryan.lane@tennessee.edu in order to confirm eligibility for this class. As of January 1, 2019, OSHA has eliminated the 90-day grace period after the expiration of the trainer card. Trainers must renew before their expiration date in order to take the OSHA #502 Update Class. After their expiration date, trainers must re-take the OSHA #500 Trainer Course. Previously-authorized OSHA Outreach Trainers for the Construction Industry whose status has expired must now submit the same prerequisites as participants who want to become a new trainer to renew in the OSHA #500. Please note, after the expiration date on the trainer card, instructors are no longer authorized to conduct 10-hour or 30-hour classes and will not be able to request student completion cards. NOTE: Authorized OSHA Outreach trainers are required to attend this course once every four years to maintain their trainer status.   Requirements for Virtual Classes: If you live outside of (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee), OSHA prohibits your registration in Virtual/Video Conferences with OTIEC’s outside of your service area. If you do not reside in one of the states listed above and need to complete a virtual/video conference OSHA course, please view the  Current List of Authorized OTI Education Centers  to find your region’s OTIEC. Instructor:  Paul McCain Discount:  Government employees may be eligible for a discounted course rate.  Please email your eligibility request to the Training Contact (listed below) for a coupon code prior to registering. Training Contact:  CIS Admin-Support   cis.support@tennessee.edu

This course covers OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as construction industry safety and health principles. A copy of the 29 CFR 1926 Construction Industry Standards is included with the registration fee. Participants must successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. For those interested in becoming authorized to teach OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour construction classes, the OSHA #510 course meets one of two prerequisites for the OSHA #500 Trainer Course for the Construction Industry. Please note, the 30-hour Construction Industry OSHA outreach class is not considered equivalent to OSHA #510. Instructor:  Paul McCain Discount:  Government employees may be eligible for a discounted course rate.  Please email your eligibility request to the Training Contact (listed below) for a coupon code prior to registering. Training Contact:  CIS Admin-Support   cis.support@tennessee.edu

This course provides an update for currently authorized OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainers on topics such as OSHA general industry standards, policies and regulations. General industry outreach trainers are required to attend this course once every four years to maintain trainer status. Participants will be provided with a variety of training materials and resources. Prerequisites: Trainers must submit a copy of their current trainer card via email to Bryan Lane at bryan.lane@tennessee.edu in order to confirm eligibility for this class. As of January 1, 2019, OSHA has eliminated the 90-day grace period after the expiration of the trainer card. Trainers must renew before their expiration date in order to take the OSHA #503 Update Class. After their expiration date, trainers must re-take the OSHA #501 Trainer Course. Previously-authorized OSHA Outreach Trainers for the General Industry whose status has expired must now submit the same prerequisites as participants who want to become a new trainer to renew in the OSHA #501. Please note, after the expiration date on the trainer card, instructors are no longer authorized to conduct 10-hour or 30-hour classes and will not be able to request student completion cards. NOTE: Authorized OSHA Outreach trainers are required to attend this course once every four years to maintain their trainer status.  Requirements for Virtual Classes: If you live outside of (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee), OSHA prohibits your registration in Virtual/Video Conferences with OTIEC’s outside of your service area. If you do not reside in one of the states listed above and need to complete a virtual/video conference OSHA course, please view the  Current List of Authorized OTI Education Centers  to find your region’s OTIEC.Instructor:  Paul McCain Discount:  Government employees may be eligible for a discounted course rate.  Please email your eligibility request to the Training Contact (listed below) for a coupon code prior to registering. Training Contact:  CIS Admin-Support   cis.support@tennessee.edu

Successful completion of this course results in participants becoming OSHA-authorized trainers in OSHA’s Outreach Training Program. Authorized trainers can conduct both 10-hour and 30-hour general industry classes that provide training to workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces along with information regarding workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a workplace safety complaint. OSHA-authorized trainers are able to issue 10 and 30-hour course completion cards to participants. During the course, students will develop a presentation and teach an assigned OSHA General Industry Outreach topic, and successfully pass a written exam. Participants will be provided with a variety of training materials and resources.  Authorized OSHA Outreach trainers are required to attend Course #503 at least once every four years to maintain their trainer status. Prerequisites: OSHA #511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry. (Please note, the 30-hour General Industry OSHA outreach class is not considered equivalent to OSHA #511. Also, the 511 course must have been completed in the last 7 years. If you completed the course longer than 7 years ago, then you will need to retake it in order to qualify.) Five (5) years of general industry safety experience. A completed and signed Prerequisite Verification Form and a copy of the OSHA #511 certificate (standards course completed no longer than 7 years ago) must be emailed to Bryan Lane at bryan.lane@tennessee.edu in order to confirm eligibility for this class. If you have questions about your eligibility, please email Bryan. If you are registering for the OSHA #500 or 501 courses you must complete this form prior to the course date: Prerequisite Verification Form (Click Here) Instructor:  Bryan Lane Discount:  Government employees may be eligible for a discounted course rate.  Please email your eligibility request to the Training Contact (listed below) for a coupon code prior to registering. Training Contact:  CIS Admin-Support   cis.support@tennessee.edu

Successful completion of this course results in participants becoming OSHA-authorized trainers in OSHA’s Outreach Training Program for the Construction Industry. Authorized trainers can conduct both 10-hour and 30-hour construction industry classes that provide training to workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces along with information regarding workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a workplace safety complaint. OSHA-authorized trainers are able to issue 10 and 30-hour course completion cards to participants. During the course, students will develop a presentation and teach an assigned OSHA Construction Industry Outreach topic, and successfully pass a written exam. Participants will be provided with a variety of training materials and resources.  Authorized OSHA Outreach trainers are required to attend Course #502 at least once every four years to maintain their trainer status.  Prerequisites:  - OSHA #510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry. (Please note, the 30-hour Construction OSHA outreach class is not considered equivalent to OSHA #510. Also, the 510 course must have been completed in the last 7 years. If you completed the course longer than 7 years ago, then you will need to retake it in order to qualify.)  - Five (5) years of construction industry safety experience If you are registering for the OSHA #500 or 501 courses you must complete this form prior to the course date: Prerequisite Verification Form (Click Here) Instructor:  Paul McCain Discount:  Government employees may be eligible for a discounted course rate.  Please email your eligibility request to the Training Contact (listed below) for a coupon code prior to registering. Training Contact:  CIS Admin-Support   cis.support@tennessee.edu

The Tennessee Managing Economic Development Course focuses on building an effective economic development organization, as well as building interpersonal skills to better address economic development challenges and opportunities. Topics include measuring performance, communications strategies, leadership skills, navigating the political landscape, roles of key leaders and the generational divide. This class is one of a series of economic development courses, provided by the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services, designed to share best practices and trends with Tennessee’s economic development practitioners, community leaders, elected officials and private industry. Early registration discount ends:  October 27, 2026. Training Contact:  CIS Admin-Support   cis.support@tennessee.edu