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On Sunday Oct. 23rd, 2011 through Friday Oct. 28th EMI experienced technical difficulties with the training.fema.gov IS exam process system. EMI apologizes for the inconvenience this issue may have caused you.  If you submitted an exam during the dates mentioned above, we ask that you resubmit your exam/s.   If you still do not receive your certificate after resubmitting your exam and waiting at least 1 business day, please contact the Independent Study office at independent.study@fema.dhs.gov


The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) offers self-paced courses designed for people who have emergency management responsibilities and the general public. All are offered free-of-charge to those who qualify for enrollment. To get a complete listing of courses, click on Course List link above.

FEMA’s Independent Study Program offers courses that support the nine mission areas identified by the National Preparedness Goal.

  • Incident Management
  • Operational Planning
  • Disaster Logistics
  • Emergency Communications
  • Service to Disaster Victims
  • Continuity Programs
  • Public Disaster Communications
  • Integrated Preparedness
  • Hazard Mitigation

New - Calendar Year Extensions

Total Active Courses: 127

New Courses Launched

    February

    • IS-101.b - Deployment Basics New 2/3/2012
    • IS-102.b - Deployment Basics for FEMA Response Partners New 2/3/2012
    • IS-106.12 - Workplace Violence Awareness Training 2012 New 2/3/2012
    • IS-107.12 - FEMA Travel Rules and Regulations 2012 New 2/3/2012
    • IS-33.12 - FEMA Initial Ethics Orientation 2012 New 2/3/2012
    • IS-201 - Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan New 2/2/2012

    January

    • IS-912 - Retail Security Awareness: Understanding the Hidden Hazards New 1/31/2012
    • IS-20.12 - Diversity Awareness New 1/30/2012
    • IS-21.12 - Civil Rights and FEMA Disaster Assistance New 1/30/2012
    • IS-35.12 - FEMA Safety Orientation 2012 New 1/30/2012
    • IS-19.12 - FEMA EEO Supervisor Course 2012 New 1/26/2012
    • IS-18.12 - FEMA EEO Employee Course 2012 New 1/24/2012
    • IS-909 - Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone New 1/5/2012
    • IS-235.b - Emergency Planning New 1/4/2012

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Important Notices
  • ISP Transcript Request PDF Document, 30KB IS Transcript Request Form
  • Steps for Classroom Training NEW
  • Name Change Request Form PDF Document, 514KB Independent Studt Flier
  • OpScan Information and Form Request
  • Group Delivery Processing Form
  • Independent Study Inquiries
  • Independent Study Flyer PDF Document, 514KB Independent Studt Flier
  • Independent Study Fact Sheet PDF Document, 514KB Independent Studt Flier
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Last Updated: January 10, 2012

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