http://www.training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-242.b

Being able to communicate effectively is a necessary and vital part of the job for every emergency manager, planner, and responder. This course is designed to improve your communication skills.

    http://www.training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-244.b

The goal of this course is to strengthen abilities to prepare for and manage volunteers before, during, and after a severe emergency or major disaster.

    http://www.training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-288.a

This independent study course provides a basic understanding of the history, roles and services of disaster relief voluntary agencies in providing disaster assistance. It is appropriate for both the general public and those involved in emergency management operations.

    http://www.training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-317

An independent study course that serves as an introduction to CERT for those interested in completing the basic CERT training or as a refresher for current team members. The course includes six modules: CERT Basics, Fire Safety, Hazardous Material and Terrorist Incidents, Disaster Medical Operations, and Search and Rescue, and Course Summary.

    http://www.training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-324.a

This computer-based course, Community Hurricane Preparedness, is to provide those involved in the decision making process for hurricanes with basic information.

   https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-271.a

Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk, 2nd Edition provides emergency managers and other decision makers with background information about weather, natural hazards, and preparedness. This module offers web-based content designed to address topics covered in the multi-day Hazardous Weather and Flood Preparedness course offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Weather Service (NWS). The module also complements other onsite courses by those agencies. 

Note: This course is on a non-federal government website operated by the Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education,and Training (COMET).

    https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-288.a

This independent study course provides a basic understanding of the history, roles and services of disaster relief voluntary agencies in providing disaster assistance. It is appropriate for both the general public and those involved in emergency management operations.

    https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-303

In this course you will learn how to assess the off-site radiological consequences to the public following a release of radioactivity from nuclear power reactors and non-reactor incidents and how to use this assessment as a basis for recommending protective actions to decision makers.

   https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-325    

This 30 minute independent study course presents basic information on earthquake science, risk, and mitigation. It also discusses techniques for structural and non-structural earthquake mitigation. Earthquake Basics is targeted to a wide range of audiences, including homeowners, business owners, the private sector, federal, state, tribal and local government workforce at all levels, first responders, non-profit organizations, volunteers, and community-based organizations. Although certification is not a part of the course, short quizzes are included to enhance interactivity and to boost retention.

    https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-346

Hospital emergency department personnel face many risks and difficult tasks when dealing with patients involved in hazardous materials incidents. Therefore, it is essential that all personnel who come in contact with patients have a general awareness of the issues and concerns when dealing with hazardous materials incidents.

    https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-360

This course provides leading practices and resources to assist elementary and secondary schools, institutions of higher education, and houses of worship in developing emergency plans for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from mass casualty incidents.

   https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-362.a

This course covers basic information about developing, implementing, and maintaining a school emergency operations plan (EOP). The goal of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the importance of schools having an EOP and basic information on how an EOP is developed, exercised, and maintained. 

    https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-363

The goal of this course is to provide Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) with knowledge and planning strategies to protect lives, property, and the environment by supporting operations more effectively within the context of comprehensive emergency management.

   https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-366.a

The purpose of this course is to provide guidance for Emergency Managers and implementers of children’s programs about meeting the unique needs that arise among children as a result of a disaster or emergency.

    https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-368

The purpose of this course is to increase awareness and understanding of the need for full inclusion of disaster survivors and FEMA staff who are people with disabilities, and people with access and functional needs. The course provides an overview of disabilities and access and functional needs and explains how disaster staff can apply inclusive practices in their disaster assignments.

   https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-393.b

Mitigation means taking action to reduce or eliminate long-term risk from hazards and their effects. FEMA has produced a series of courses intended to train those who have responsibility for, or simply interest in, reducing hazard risks in their States, communities, or Tribes. This course provides an introduction for those who are new to emergency management and/or hazard mitigation.

    https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-394.a

The Emergency Management Institute is pleased to announce the newly revised independent study course, IS-394.a Protecting your Home or Small Business from Disaster.  The course replaces IS-394 Mitigation for Homeowners.

   https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-559

This course provides information and resources that will enable participants to plan an effective damage assessment program and conduct rapid and effective damage assessments in order to save lives, protect property and the environment, and begin the process of recovery and mitigation.

   https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-660

This course provides an introduction to the role of public-private partnerships in emergency preparedness and planning. The goal of this training is to establish a common vocabulary for public sector agencies and private sector organizations interested in utilizing partnerships to improve response, recovery, and resilience.

   https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-815

The goal of this course is to acquaint members of various communities of practice (emergency management, public works, water/wastewater, healthcare, etc.) with requirements related to provision of temporary emergency power to their facilities following disruption of the commercial power grid.