Classroom topics are designed to make all class participants familiar with the roles of the various community agencies, and vary slightly depending on which version of the is being conducted. All Preparedness and Response IEMC's include orientations to the various emergency service disciplines, as well as discussions of policy and media issues. Recovery and Mitigation IEMC's also include sessions on recovery issues such as debris management, record keeping, and methods to reduce the impact of future disasters.

Preparedness and Response topics include:

• Public Policy in Emergency Management
• Media Role in Disaster Response
• Orientation to Emergency Management
• Orientation to the Fire Service
• Orientation to Law Enforcement
• Orientation to Emergency Medical Services
• Orientation to Public Works
• Mass Care and Sheltering
• Federal Role in Disaster Response

Recovery and Mitigation topics include:

• Mitigation and Recovery Policy Issues
• Intergovernmental Roles/Actions
• Emergency Information and Media Affairs
• Situation and Damage Assessment
• Restoration of Services
• Debris Management
• Documentation of the Recovery Process
• Hazard Mitigation Initiatives
• Hazard Mitigation Case Studies
• Public/Private Collaborations for Mitigation
• Long-Term Redevelopment