California Specialized Training Institute
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Established in 1971, the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) has delivered highly acclaimed, much needed training to tens of thousands of students. CSTI delivers specialized training throughout California, offering more than a hundred course titles in the areas of emergency management, criminal justice and homeland security, hazardous materials, disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery, and crisis communications.
CSTI delivers training to state and local government agencies, tribal organizations, businesses, non-profit organizations, and numerous other organizations. CSTI offers a variety of training for entry-level, mid-career, senior management, and executive level professionals.
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Criminal Justice / Homeland Security Program
CJ Programs and Terrorism Specialist Certificate
Emergency Management Program
Credentialing, Certificates, and Outreach Program
Exercise Program
IPP, HSEEP, and Resources for Exercise Practitioners
Hazardous Materials Program
Outreach Program, ProBoard, and Refresher Training
State Training Office
State and Federal Training Resources
CSTI Training Portal
Visit the CSTI Learning Management System to browse hundreds of training courses, register and learn.
Contact Information
Business Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
Office: (805) 594-2100
Email: CSTIInfo@pfwt.caloes.ca.gov
CSTI Campus Information
10 Sonoma Avenue, Building 904
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-7605