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Independent Study

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IS-2101: Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) 101 Beginner Training Course

Course Date

12/28/2017

Course Overview

This course provides a broad overview of the CTP Program, including mission, activities, funding processes, and available tools and resources. Students should gain an understanding of how the program operates and how they can be successful FEMA partners.

Course Objectives:

Identify key elements of the CTP Program
Identify key elements of the funding process from appropriation of program funds closeout
Match Flood Risk Project Production and Mapping/Activate to their definitions
Distinguish between a Corporative Agreement and a Contract
Define the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Primary Audience

CTP Program stakeholders, especially current and potential partners

Prerequisites

None

CEUs:

0.25

Course Length:

2 hours

Take This Course

Interactive Web Based Course

Final Exam

Take Final Exam Online

Notices

Test questions are scrambled to protect test integrity