CERT Monthly Workshops

Overview

The CERT Program Administration team will host monthly virtual workshops for certified and non-certified businesses.

All workshops will take place virtually via Zoom on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Monthly workshops are intended to provide the following:

Technical assistance for CERT-certified businesses
Technical assistance for businesses interested in applying for CERT certification
Information on contract opportunities
Training related to better use of the CERT portal
General information as needed related to CERT Program updates

Monthly Workshop Topics

We want our workshops to cater to what you want to hear! In addition to topics we have planned, if you are a CERT-certified firm or a firm looking to be CERT-certified and are interested in a specific topic; please complete this CERT Monthly Workshop Topic Suggestion Form.

Connecting with the CERT Program Outside of the Workshop

Starting in the summer of 2024, the day-to-day management of the Central (CERT) Certification Program began transitioning from the City of Saint Paul to an outside company, Strong & Starlike Consulting, Inc. To learn more about the program transition, please visit here. To connect with the new team on questions related to CERT, please contact us in the following ways:

Schedule a 1:1 Meeting Through Weekly Office Hours

Phone: 651-288-4040

Monthly Workshop FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the workshops.

I am currently CERT-certified and just want to know more about the workshops and program. Should I attend?

The workshops are intended to both (1) provide information about the program at a high level and (2) all for 1:1 technical assistance for businesses requesting it. The parts of the program at the beginning prior to the technical assistance may be beneficial for your business.

I have questions about the database clean up emails I am getting. Should I attend the workshop to ask my questions?

It would probably be better for you to meet with us over office hours to discuss your questions. You may schedule time for office hours related to database clean up here.

Will these workshops be exactly like they were before?

In terms of the goal of having time to provide businesses technical assistance with their applications, yes. However, some workshops may have presentations by other partners on their programs and opportunities.

I have a grievance or issue I want to discuss with a member of the CERT team. Will there be space for that during the workshop?

We would like to help you resolve your issue. It would be better to meet with us 1:1 during our office hours. You may schedule that time here.

Where can I register for the workshop?

You may register for the workshop here

Who may attend the workshop?

We welcome all businesses to attend the workshop. CERT-certified businesses and businesses looking to get CERT-certified.

Is there a deadline to register for the engagements?

Yes, registration will close 2 hours before the workshop begins.

Will the materials from the workshop be shared?

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