NOTICE: Effective April 16, 2026, FEMA has restored access to its Independent Study.

These courses are typically inaccessible during a lapse in appropriations, but FEMA is facing unprecedented circumstances. Users may now register for and complete these self-guided courses. However, FEMA's staffing and operations are still impacted by the lapse in appropriations. If users experience technical problems, FEMA staff are unable to provide assistance at this time. Please click here to read the full notice

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Question: Who can take FEMA's Independent Study (IS) Courses? Who can teach IS Courses?

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The primary audience for the Independent Study Program (ISP) is first responders, EMS personnel and US citizens. ISP has no requirements for instructors to teach our courses; however, we do suggest the instructor reviews the course and passes the online exam to become familiar with the material. All exams must be submitted online on the Independent Study website.

 

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