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

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 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

This two-and-a-half day training is designed for workforce development professionals, business and HR leaders, and community and economic development practitioners. Teams will benefit from panel discussions, networking, and expert instruction to facilitate better alignment among stakeholders. Whether you are a seasoned expert or new to the field, this training offers valuable insights and networking opportunities to help you succeed. The TNWFD Academy will cover a wide range of topics including: •Overview of Workforce System •Economic and Workforce Trends •Economic and Workforce Development Linkages •Strategies for Alignment •Implementing Workforce Strategies •Workforce Data Intelligence •Addressing Barriers  •Communication and Collaboration (18 credit hours) Early registration ends: February 9, 2026.  Cancellations made 15 business days or more before the course start date are eligible for a full refund or credit toward a future TCED course. Cancellations made less than 15 business days before the course start date are eligible for credit only, minus a $200 cancellation fee. If payment isn’t received, your seat may be released to someone on the waitlist.

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 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

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 February 23, 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

After completing initial Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard training, under 49 CFR 172.700, refresher training is required every three years. In this course, you will review material classifications, hazard communication and requirements for loading and unloading, as well as any changes to DOT regulations.  Note: Registrants must provide proof that they have successfully completed the 16-Hour DOT course.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

Promoting entrepreneurship and small business development is a growing strategy for job creation and economic development in Tennessee communities The Tennessee Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Course is designed to help economic development practitioners, government leaders, and others interested in economic development at state, regional, and local levels understand the economic impact of small businesses on local and regional economies, identify needs of entrepreneurs and small businesses and available resources to assist them, and develop effective networks and strategies to support entrepreneurship and small business development. (10 credit hours) Register early!  Early bird pricing available through March 10, 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

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

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 and tests all the subjects needed to fulfill the U.S. Department of Transportation requirement 49 CFR 172.704(d)(5). Under DOT regulations, employees who impact the shipping and receiving of hazardous materials must be trained and tested, then certified by their employer. This includes workers who prepare or sign hazardous materials/waste manifests, workers who prepare hazardous materials for shipment off-site and hazardous waste generators.   Training Contact:  CIS Admin-Support   cis.support@tennessee.edu

This course covers an introduction to basic accident investigation procedures and describes accident analysis techniques. Course topics include reasons for conducting accident investigations, employer responsibilities related to workplace accident investigations, and a four-step accident investigation procedure. The target audience is the employer, manager, employee, or employee representative who is involved in conducting accident and/or near-miss investigations. Upon course completion, students will have the basic skills necessary to conduct an effective accident investigation at the workplace. Minimum student contact hours: 7.5 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 OSHA requirements for emergency action and fire protection plans. Course topics include purpose and requirements of emergency action and fire prevention plans, elements of emergency evacuation plans, and features of design and maintenance of emergency exit routes. Students will participate in workshops pertaining to the development of emergency action plans. Upon course completion students will have the ability to list the elements of an emergency action plan and emergency evacuation floor plans, recognize violations of OSHA exit route requirements, determine whether their organization requires an emergency action plan, and develop and implement workplace emergency action and fire protection plans. 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: 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

The four-day Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course (TBEDC), accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), focuses on the fundamental concepts, strategies and tools needed to be successful in today's complex economic environment. Topics include a basic overview of strategic planning, finance, workforce development, business retention and expansion, small business development and entrepreneurship, marketing and attraction, ethics and community development, among others. Participants in TBEDC will:   -Learn about best practices in economic and community development -Explore new methods and programs to promote job growth and investment -Discuss emerging trends and factors that shape local and regional economies -Develop a valuable network of fellow economic development professionals and resources -Learn from top economic development experts from across the state and the country (24 credit hours) Early registration discount ends:  April 13, 2026. Cancellations made 15 business days or more before the course start date are eligible for a full refund or credit toward a future TCED course. Cancellations made less than 15 business days before the course start date are eligible for credit only, minus a $200 cancellation fee. If payment isn’t received on or before the registration deadline, your seat may be released to someone on the waitlist.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

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