Admissions Process

To apply for a course, complete the NETC Online Admissions Application.

Course Formats

Courses can be offered in the following formats:

§  On campus (E): In-person training at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) in Emmitsburg, Maryland

§  Virtual (K): Online training through a virtual classroom environment

§  Off-site (L): Locally delivered training in select regions when available

Additional information for Reasonable Accommodations, Travel, Housing, and How to Apply can be found on the last page of this document.

 

Table of Contents

0050: Exercise Control and Simulation. 4

0051: Exercise Program Management Workshop. 5

0101: Foundations of Emergency Management 6

0102: Fundamentals of Threats and Hazards. 7

0110: National Emergency Management Basic Academy Train-The-Trainer 8

0131: Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning. 9

0139: Exercise Design and Development 10

0146: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Course. 11

0202: Debris Management Planning for State, Tribal, Territorial and Local Officials. 12

0208: State and Tribal Coordinating Officer 13

0289: State Volunteer and Donations Management 14

0312: Fundamentals of Building Science – Multihazard Mitigation Design Concepts. 15

0376: State Public Assistance Operations. 16

0386: Residential Coastal Construction. 17

0388: Advanced Public Information Officer 18

0418: Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Planning and Operations. 19

0419: Shelter Field Guide Training for State and Local Communities. 20

0427: CERT Program Manager 21

0428: CERT Train-the-Trainer 22

0431: Understanding the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) 23

0449: Incident Command System (ICS) Curricula Train-the-Trainer 24

0490: Voluntary Agency Coordination in Disasters. 25

0705: Fundamentals of Grants Management 26

0708: Procurement Under Grants. 27

0960: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Division/Group Supervisor Course. 28

0964: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader 29

0965: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Resources and Demobilization Unit Leaders Course. 30

1301: Continuity Planning. 31

1302: Continuity of Operations Program Management 32

2300: Intermediate Emergency Operations Center Functions. 33

2302: EOC Leaders Skillset 34

2304: EOC Planning Support Skillset 35

2306: EOC Resource Support Skillset 36

2308: EOC Operations and Situational Awareness Support Skillset 37

8241: Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) – Special Topics Course. 38

8535: National Dam Safety Program Technical Seminar 39

 

0050: Exercise Control and Simulation

Overview

This course is held in conjunction with the 0139: Exercise Design and Development course to make a full 4 days of exercise training. It introduces the basics of managing and simulating emergency exercises using the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP). Participants will learn how to use tools like the Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) and how to run exercises safely and effectively.

Course Objectives

Participants will gain hands-on experience with key elements of exercise control and simulation in a low-stress, collaborative environment. They will learn how to develop and use MSEL injects, understand simulation planning and execution, and explore how simulation supports both functional and full-scale exercises. The course also covers best practices for managing the simulation process and identifies opportunities to strengthen exercise control systems.

Target Audience

This course is for individuals with 1–3 years of experience planning and conducting emergency management exercises that follow HSEEP guidelines.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Integrated Emergency Management (IEM) Branch: [email protected]

 

0051: Exercise Program Management Workshop

Overview

This interactive workshop introduces managing an effective multi-year exercise program. Participants will learn how to plan, organize, and oversee exercises that support preparedness goals at all levels of government and in the private sector. The course includes short lectures, group activities, and opportunities to share experiences with peers.

Course Objectives

Participants will explore the core responsibilities of exercise program managers. They will learn how to lead Integrated Preparedness Planning Workshops (IPPWs), develop Integrated Preparedness Plans (IPPs), and apply tools like risk assessments and improvement plans to strengthen preparedness efforts. The course also explains how to apply the Planning, Organization, Equipment, Training, and Exercises (POETE) model to improve program performance.

Target Audience

This course is intended for individuals who manage or support emergency exercise programs at the state, local, tribal, territorial, or Federal level, as well as private sector representatives responsible for preparedness activities.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For additional information, contact the FEMA NDEMU Integrated Emergency Management (IEM) Branch: [email protected]

 

0101: Foundations of Emergency Management

Overview

This course serves as the starting point of FEMA’s National Emergency Management Basic Academy, giving new Emergency Managers a clear picture of the profession’s history, legal authorities, and all-hazards mission. Through interactive lectures and group activities, participants explore topics such as intergovernmental coordination, social vulnerability, stress management, ethics, and the full preparedness cycle—from mitigation and prevention to response and recovery—while developing the core competencies that anchor a career in emergency management.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will understand how emergency management has evolved and the doctrine that guides it; recognize the Emergency Manager’s role within complex interagency networks; apply basic leadership, communication, and team-building skills to real-world scenarios; identify strategies for engaging vulnerable populations and collaborating across jurisdictions; and describe how each phase of the preparedness cycle connects to create safer, more resilient communities.

Target Audience

This course is designed for newly appointed Emergency Managers at the Federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial level, as well as professionals moving into emergency management from another discipline who need a solid grounding in foundational concepts and practices.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP) Branch: [email protected]

 

0102: Fundamentals of Threats and Hazards

Overview

This course gives new Emergency Managers a plain-language look at the science behind today’s natural and human-caused hazards—from earthquakes and hurricanes to chemical spills and radiological incidents—and shows how that knowledge can strengthen preparedness and mitigation efforts.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will see how earth-science processes drive hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and floods. They will understand the climatological forces that fuel severe weather and long-term events like droughts, recognize the basics of chemical and biological threats, and grasp the scientific foundations of explosive, radiological, and nuclear hazards. Throughout the course, they will connect these scientific insights to practical steps that improve emergency preparedness.

Target Audience

This course is designed for newly appointed Emergency Managers at the Federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial level, as well as professionals moving into emergency management from another field who need a clear understanding of hazard science.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP) Branch: [email protected]

 

0110: National Emergency Management Basic Academy Train-The-Trainer

Overview

This course is designed for individuals pursuing a career in emergency management and provides a foundational education in emergency management knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Course Objectives

The goal is to support Emergency Managers’ careers through a training experience that combines knowledge of all fundamental systems, concepts, and practices of contemporary emergency management. The Basic Academy, under the guidance of skilled faculty, provides adult learners with a solid foundation to build a career in the emergency management profession.

Target Audience

This course is designed for newly appointed Emergency Managers with less than 3 years of experience, including members of state, local, tribal, and territorial homeland security or emergency services programs; non-governmental organizations (NGOs), voluntary agencies, or professional organizations; private sector emergency management offices; college or university emergency management staff; and FEMA, Federal partners, military and Emergency Managers at other departments or agencies.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For additional information, contact the FEMA NDEMU Basic Academy:
[email protected]

 

0131: Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning

Overview

This course shows participants how to set up and run an exercise-evaluation program that meets Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) standards. Using practical examples, the course walks through gathering data during an exercise, writing a clear After-Action Report or Improvement Plan, and tracking corrective actions as part of an organization’s continuous improvement effort.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to explain why evaluating exercises matters for community preparedness; design an evaluation program that fits their organization; choose or adapt the right tools—such as Exercise Evaluation Guides and data-collection plans—to capture performance; and assemble the key pieces of a solid After-Action Report and Improvement Plan.

Target Audience

This course is designed for exercise evaluators and exercise program managers who need stronger evaluation and improvement-planning skills or who plan to pursue the Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP).

Course Dates

E OFFERINGS National Emergency Training Center Emmitsburg, MD March 2–5

K OFFERINGS Virtual April 6–9

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Integrated Emergency Management (IEM) Branch: [email protected]

 

0139: Exercise Design and Development

Overview

This course introduces participants to the fundamentals of designing, developing, and implementing emergency exercises using the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) methodology. It also serves as a companion to the 0050: Exercise Control and Simulation course, which in-person participants are encouraged to attend consecutively.

Course Objectives

Participants in this course will build their skills in planning and carrying out effective emergency exercises. They will learn how to use HSEEP principles to design and manage a complete exercise program, from start to finish. The course covers how to form and lead an Exercise Planning Team, write clear and measurable objectives that support organizational goals, and choose the right type of exercise to meet those objectives. Participants will also practice completing important planning documents and learn how to improve exercises based on past experience. Hands-on activities and a final project will help reinforce what they have learned and give them a chance to apply it in a realistic setting.

Target Audience

This course is designed for emergency management professionals with 1–3 years of experience in planning and conducting exercises aligned with HSEEP doctrine.

Course Dates

E OFFERINGS National Emergency Training Center Emmitsburg, MD March 16–17

K OFFERINGS Virtual January 12–15

Course Contact

For additional information, contact the FEMA NDEMU Integrated Emergency Management (IEM) Branch: [email protected]

 

0146: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Course

Overview

This course teaches you how to design, conduct, and refine exercises using the HSEEP doctrine. Participants will work with standard templates and materials from the National Exercise Division to ensure their exercises are regular and high quality.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will understand the fundamentals of HSEEP and learn how to effectively manage an exercise program. They will be able to design and develop exercises, conduct them safely and effectively, evaluate performance, and create improvement plans. Throughout the course, they will practice using HSEEP tools and templates to reinforce each step of the exercise lifecycle.

Target Audience

This course is designed for emergency management and public safety personnel—along with their supervisors—who lead or support exercise planning, budgeting, design, development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning. Participants typically include senior and elected officials, exercise program managers, exercise directors, Planning Team members, controllers, facilitators, and evaluators at all levels of government.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Integrated Emergency Management (IEM) Branch: [email protected]

 

0202: Debris Management Planning for State, Tribal, Territorial and Local Officials

Overview

This course helps government officials prepare for, respond to, and recover from large-scale debris-generating events. The course focuses on pre-disaster planning and outlines key actions for effective debris operations.

Course Objectives

Participants will learn how to develop and implement debris management plans, including staff roles, contracting procedures, site selection, recycling, and handling of special debris. The course also covers compliance with laws and regulations and how to coordinate with other support agencies during debris operations.

Target Audience

This course is for emergency management, public works, and waste management personnel at the state, local, tribal, and territorial levels who are responsible for planning or managing debris removal and disposal.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Response and Recovery Branch: [email protected]

 

0208: State and Tribal Coordinating Officer

Overview

This course gives state and tribal leaders updated information on disaster assistance programs and focuses on the management challenges an SCO or TCO faces while working with Federal, state, local, and tribal partners in a Joint Field Office (JFO). The course builds skills to manage response and long-term recovery from the state and tribal perspectives.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to set shared priorities through joint action planning; manage state, tribal, and Federal response and recovery operations; build effective partnerships across agencies; use interpersonal skills to strengthen working relationships; supervise state and tribal staff in a JFO or Emergency Operations Center (EOC); and manage the state’s or tribe’s role in long-term recovery.

Target Audience

This course is intended for personnel from state emergency management agencies who are engaged in disaster management responsibilities and Governor's Authorized Representatives, subject to approval by the State Emergency Management Agency Director. Additionally, the course serves Tribal Coordinating Officers and Deputy Tribal Coordinating Officers. Federal Coordinating Officers and Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinators are also encouraged to attend.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Response and Recovery Branch:
[email protected]

 

0289: State Volunteer and Donations Management

Overview

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to coordinate volunteer and donations activities during disaster operations. The virtual format allows participants to engage in realistic scenarios and collaborative activities from their own location.

Course Objectives

Participants will learn how to set up systems that effectively manage volunteers and donations during disasters. The course covers how to coordinate with voluntary organizations, create clear public messages for volunteers and donors, and develop strategies for organizing donation centers and volunteer reception sites.

Target Audience

This course is intended for individuals working at the state level who play key roles in coordinating volunteers and donations during disasters. It is especially relevant for State Volunteer and Donations Coordinators and their alternates, as well as leaders from statewide voluntary organizations. The course is also suited for State Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) chairs or their designees, Public Information Officers (PIOs) or liaisons, and those leading specific program functions like warehousing or call centers. Additionally, FEMA Human Services staff—such as Voluntary Agency Liaisons and Donations Specialists—as well as government liaisons to the private sector will benefit. The course is open to other emergency management professionals as well, including those from Federal, state, territorial, and tribal agencies.

Course Dates

E OFFERINGS National Emergency Training Center Emmitsburg, MD January 12–15

K OFFERINGS Virtual March 16–20

Course Contact

For additional information, contact the FEMA NDEMU Response and Recovery Branch:
[email protected]

0312: Fundamentals of Building Science – Multihazard Mitigation Design Concepts

Overview

This course introduces engineers, architects, and building officials to multi-hazard design strategies that reduce risk from natural hazards like floods, earthquakes, high winds, and wildfires. The course focuses on practical ways to build resilience into the built environment through innovative design, codes, and mitigation technologies.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will understand the characteristics of major hazards and know where to find reliable hazard data. They will learn how to evaluate the risks these hazards pose to buildings, identify hazard-resistant building code provisions, and explore practical mitigation options. The course also introduces FEMA’s Building Sciences Branch and its role in advancing resilient design. Participants will discuss how to recognize overlapping risks in multi-hazard environments and apply strategies to reduce long-term vulnerability.

Target Audience

This course is intended for engineers and architects but is also open to floodplain managers, building code officials, public works and planning staff, and others, either public or private, who work in building science, design, or mitigation roles.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For additional information, contact the FEMA NDEMU Mitigation Branch: [email protected]

 

0376: State Public Assistance Operations

Overview

This course provides state, local, tribal, and territorial government staff with a comprehensive overview of FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) Program. The course covers the PA process, grant policies and procedures, eligibility, hazard mitigation, and coordination with other Federal requirements.

Course Objectives

Participants will gain a clear understanding of the laws, regulations, and policies guiding FEMA’s Public Assistance Program. They will explore the end-to-end PA process, from eligibility and project formulation to grants management and compliance with Federal regulations, including hazard mitigation integration.

Target Audience

This course is intended for state, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel responsible for managing Public Assistance grants following federally declared disasters.

Course Dates

E OFFERINGS National Emergency Training Center Emmitsburg, MD April 13–16

K OFFERINGS Virtual January 12–15

Course Contact

For additional information, contact the FEMA NDEMU Response and Recovery Branch:
[email protected]

 

0386: Residential Coastal Construction

Overview

This course teaches participants how to use FEMA P-55, the Coastal Construction Manual, to plan, site, design, build, and maintain homes in coastal environments. It offers practical guidance to improve the durability of coastal homes and reduce damage from natural disasters like hurricanes, flooding, and storm surge. Through real-world examples and historical case studies, the course helps learners understand what works—and what doesn’t—when building in high-risk coastal areas.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will understand the key principles of coastal design, including how to define a successful building and recognize the differences between inland and coastal construction. They will learn how to identify hazards at coastal building sites, find reliable hazard data, and apply “best practices” in construction and maintenance. The course covers design loads, the continuous load path principle, and common siting and design issues that can lead to building failures in coastal conditions.

Target Audience

This course is intended for professionals involved in coastal planning and construction, including architects, engineers, floodplain managers, code officials, FEMA staff, and specialists in hazard mitigation, zoning, public works, or related fields.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the contact the FEMA NDEMU Mitigation Branch:
[email protected]

 

0388: Advanced Public Information Officer

Overview

This course teaches participants additional skills for use during escalating incidents, including strategic communications and incident action planning as they relate to Joint Information Center (JIC) operations. The course includes pre-course work and a multi-day functional exercise.

Course Objectives

This course helps participants build the knowledge and skills needed to set up, run, and work effectively within a JIC. It offers hands-on practice through a multi-day, full-scale exercise, allowing participants to apply advanced public information strategies in a realistic, high-pressure environment. Participants will also strengthen their ability to manage communications during the incident’s recovery phase. Throughout the course, there is a strong focus on improving processes and making sure every communication effort is meaningful, targeted, and relevant—especially for key audiences like senior leadership.

Target Audience

This course is designed for public information personnel with at least 2 years of experience. Applicants must have completed the necessary prerequisite courses.

Course Dates

E OFFERINGS National Emergency Training Center Emmitsburg, MD April 20–24

L OFFERINGS January 12–16 | Baton Rouge, LA February 9–13 | St. Thomas, VI March 2–6 | Franklin, MA

Course Contact

For additional information, contact the FEMA NDEMU Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP) Branch: [email protected]

 

0418: Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Planning and Operations

Overview

This course prepares Mass Care and Emergency Assistance coordinators to develop support plans for disaster response.

Course Objectives

Participants will gain skills to coordinate sheltering, feeding, distribution of emergency supplies, and other assistance for displaced individuals. The course emphasizes collaboration with state and local partners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector.

Target Audience

This course is intended for Mass Care coordinators, NGO leaders, private sector representatives, and emergency management staff responsible for MC/EA preparedness and response activities.

Course Dates

E OFFERINGS National Emergency Training Center Emmitsburg, MD April 13–15

K OFFERINGS Virtual February 10–13

Course Contact

For additional information, contact the FEMA NDEMU Response and Recovery Branch:
[email protected]

 

0419: Shelter Field Guide Training for State and Local Communities

Overview

This course is designed to help participants understand and apply sheltering practices using the FEMA and American Red Cross Shelter Field Guide. This training provides the foundational knowledge and resources needed to support shelter operations before, during, and after a disaster.

Course Objectives

Participants will learn how to identify the seven key roles in sheltering, explain the types of resources available to shelters, prepare for shelter operations, and use the Shelter Field Guide to successfully open, manage, and close a shelter.

Target Audience

This course is for Shelter Managers and supervisors from faith-based groups, non-profits, and private sector organizations who are involved in shelter planning and operations.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Response and Recovery Branch: [email protected]

 

0427: CERT Program Manager

Overview

This course prepares participants to build and manage a local CERT program. The course covers key responsibilities such as planning, promoting the program, coordinating with partners, and managing volunteers, trainers, and resources.

Course Objectives

Participants will learn how to define the mission and structure of a CERT program, create a strategic plan, promote community engagement, and manage volunteers and trainers. They will also learn how to develop policies and procedures, run safe and effective trainings, and evaluate and sustain the program over time.

Target Audience

This course is for professionals and volunteers who currently serve—or plan to serve—as a local CERT Program Manager. A referral from a CERT-sponsoring agency is required. Non-first responders must complete IS-317: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team (CERTs).

Course Dates

E OFFERINGS National Emergency Training Center Emmitsburg, MD April 2–3

K OFFERINGS Virtual January 13–16 March 3–6

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Mission Support Branch:
[email protected]

 

0428: CERT Train-the-Trainer

Overview

This course prepares participants to instruct FEMA’s CERT Basic Training course. The course focuses on teaching methods, classroom management, and reinforcing the core values and goals of the CERT program.

Course Objectives

Participants will learn how to deliver the CERT Basic Training course effectively, manage a training environment, and use coaching and evaluation strategies. They will practice teaching CERT content, demonstrate instructor skills, and model professional behavior to support successful learning outcomes.

Target Audience

This course is for individuals who will instruct or manage CERT Basic Training. A referral from a CERT-sponsoring agency is required. Non-first responders must complete IS-317: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team (CERTs); first responders may complete either.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Mission Support Branch:
[email protected]

 

0431: Understanding the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC)

Overview

This course enables emergency management, response, and recovery personnel to understand, activate, implement, and use the EMAC system more effectively. The purpose of EMAC is to provide mutual assistance between member states when the Governor has declared a State of Emergency or Disaster.

Course Objectives

Participants will learn how to request and provide assistance through EMAC legally. They will explore the compact’s governance, mission-ready packaging, cost estimation, operations management system, and reimbursement procedures. The course prepares participants to confidently support EMAC processes during real-world deployments.

Target Audience

This course is for emergency management, response, and recovery personnel at all levels of government who are responsible for requesting or providing EMAC assistance or who want to improve their knowledge of the system.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Response and Recovery Branch: [email protected]

 

0449: Incident Command System (ICS) Curricula Train-the-Trainer

Overview

This capstone course is designed to prepare experienced instructors to teach ICS courses within the National Incident Management System (NIMS) framework. Participants will develop the skills needed to deliver and manage ICS-related training effectively.

Course Objectives

Participants will learn about the development of ICS training, the structure and requirements of the NIMS Training Program, and effective instructional techniques for delivering ICS courses. The course also covers how to manage classroom activities, handle participant challenges, and ensure training outcomes are met. Participants must pass a final exam and performance assessments to successfully complete the course.

Target Audience

This course is for individuals qualified to serve as Lead or Unit ICS instructors who have completed required prerequisite ICS and instructional training courses. Applicants must have operational ICS experience and be endorsed by their State Training Officer or equivalent.

Course Dates

K OFFERINGS Virtual March 9–13 April 13–17

L OFFERINGS February 9–13 | Ewing, NJ

Course Contact

For additional information, contact the FEMA NDEMU NIMS ICS Training Program:
[email protected]

 

0490: Voluntary Agency Coordination in Disasters

Overview

This course prepares participants to coordinate voluntary and community-based resources before, during, and after disasters. It emphasizes building respectful partnerships, maintaining effective communication, and maximizing support for disaster survivors through collaboration.

Course Objectives

Participants will learn how to coordinate voluntary disaster resources across all phases of a disaster. They will explore ways to build and maintain effective partnerships, establish strong communication with stakeholders and the public, and share information and resources to ensure survivors receive needed services.

Target Audience

This course is intended for state, local, tribal, and territorial Voluntary Agency Liaisons (VALs), mass care planners, volunteer and donations coordinators, private sector partners, emergency managers, Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) members, and others with responsibilities for coordinating voluntary agency disaster support and long-term recovery efforts.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For additional information, contact the FEMA NDEMU Response and Recovery Branch:
[email protected]

 

0705: Fundamentals of Grants Management

Overview

The course includes 20 hours of live instruction, a 1-hour orientation, and 14 hours of self-paced study. It is designed to help FEMA grantees and sub-grantees strengthen their ability to manage Federal grant funding effectively.

Course Objectives

Participants will learn core principles of grants management, including compliance, reporting, allowable costs, documentation, and closeout procedures. Interactive sessions and independent study activities focus on improving knowledge of FEMA grant requirements and best practices in financial oversight.

Target Audience

This course is intended for state, local, tribal, and territorial personnel who manage or oversee FEMA grants.

Course Dates

E OFFERINGS National Emergency Training Center Emmitsburg, MD March 2–4

K OFFERINGS Virtual January 26–February 12 March 30–April 16

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Mission Support Branch:
[email protected]

 

0708: Procurement Under Grants

Overview

This course provides an overview of the Federal procurement requirements that apply to the use of FEMA financial assistance awards. The course helps ensure compliance and accountability in purchasing under FEMA grants.

Course Objectives

Participants will improve their understanding of Federal procurement rules and requirements, including key principles and best practices for compliant purchasing under FEMA-funded programs.

Target Audience

This course is designed for recipients and subrecipients of FEMA financial assistance, including grant and procurement officials at state, local, tribal, and territorial levels.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For additional information, contact the FEMA NDEMU Mitigation Branch: [email protected]

 

0960: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Division/Group Supervisor Course

Overview

This course prepares emergency response personnel to serve as Division or Group Supervisors on a Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). The course focuses on operations, supervision, and safety responsibilities within the Incident Command System (ICS).

Course Objectives

Participants will learn the roles and responsibilities of a Division/Group Supervisor, including managing teams, overseeing safety, sharing information, and supporting the planning process. The course also covers leadership and coordination with Command and General Staff to ensure effective incident operations.

Target Audience

This course is for emergency response professionals seeking ICS Position-Specific training to serve as Division or Group Supervisors. Applicants must complete all prerequisite ICS and NIMS courses and be endorsed by their Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Course Dates

Course Contact

For details or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Preparedness Branch:
[email protected]

 

0964: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader

Overview

This course prepares participants to serve as Situation Unit Leaders (SITL) on a Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). The course provides hands-on instruction in gathering, analyzing, and displaying incident information to support planning and operations during emergencies.

Course Objectives

Participants will learn how to operate within the Planning Section, lead a Situation Unit, and support decision-making with timely and accurate information. They will practice using tools and technologies to collect and present data, complete required forms, and participate in planning meetings and operational briefings.

Target Audience

This course is for emergency response personnel pursuing ICS Position-Specific training to serve as a Situation Unit Leader. Applicants must meet all prerequisites and be endorsed by their Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Course Dates

Course Contact

For details or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Preparedness Branch:
[email protected]

 

0965: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Resources and Demobilization Unit Leaders Course

Overview

This course prepares emergency responders to serve as Resources Unit Leaders and Demobilization Unit Leaders on a Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). The course uses exercises, discussions, and simulations to build skills in resource tracking and incident closeout.

Course Objectives

Participants will learn how to organize and manage resource and demobilization functions during an incident. They will gain hands-on experience creating ICS Forms 211, 215, and 219, as well as other required documents that support resource status updates and orderly demobilization. The course emphasizes the Planning Section’s role in maintaining accurate resource records and ensuring safe transitions during incident recovery.

Target Audience

This course is for emergency response professionals seeking ICS Position-Specific training to serve as Resources or Demobilization Unit Leaders. Applicants must meet all prerequisites and be endorsed by their Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Course Dates

Course Contact

For details or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Preparedness Branch:
[email protected]

 

1301: Continuity Planning

Overview

This course is designed to help General Services Administration (GSA) staff understand how to develop and maintain effective continuity plans. This course introduces key roles, responsibilities, and planning tools used to ensure that essential functions can continue during and after emergencies or disruptions.

Course Objectives

Participants will learn about national continuity policies and planning guidance. The course covers how to identify essential functions, conduct Business Process and Business Impact Analyses (BPA and BIA), and evaluate risk mitigation options. Attendees will also gain practical knowledge and strategies for building a continuity plan that supports their organization’s mission and resilience.

Target Audience

This course is intended specifically for GSA staff who manage continuity planning and preparedness within their organization.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Mission Support Branch:
[email protected]

 

1302: Continuity of Operations Program Management

Overview

This course equips continuity planners and program managers with the skills and tools needed to build and maintain a strong continuity program that ensures essential functions continue during and after emergencies.

Course Objectives

Participants will learn how to establish and manage a continuity program, develop effective plans and procedures, and gain leadership support. The course also covers how to conduct continuity training and exercises, evaluate program performance, and apply improvements through hands-on, scenario-based activities.

Target Audience

This course is for emergency management professionals and continuity planners responsible for developing or managing continuity of operations programs at all levels of government or within private and non-profit organizations.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Mission Support Branch:
[email protected]

 

2300: Intermediate Emergency Operations Center Functions

Overview

This course helps emergency management personnel strengthen their understanding of Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations, staffing, planning, and coordination. The course emphasizes the role of the EOC within the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Multiagency Coordination Systems (MACS).

Course Objectives

Participants will learn how EOCs support incident response and recovery by performing planning, operational, and resource coordination tasks. They will explore how to structure staffing, use essential information for decision-making, adjust operations for expanding incidents, and prepare for transitions to recovery. The course also reviews facility design and technology considerations.

Target Audience

This course is for Federal, state, tribal, territorial, and local emergency management staff, including those from public safety, public health, public works, hospitals, businesses, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) who may be assigned to support an EOC. No prior EOC experience is required.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Mission Support Branch:
[email protected]

 

2302: EOC Leaders Skillset

Overview

This course prepares participants to take on leadership roles within Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs). The course focuses on the leadership skills and decision-making responsibilities needed before, during, and after emergency events. Participants will explore how to guide EOC operations, manage teams, and lead coordination efforts effectively.

Course Objectives

Through interactive activities and a final exam, participants will learn how to lead policy direction, manage center operations, and represent their organization within a multi-agency coordination system. The course emphasizes what effective EOC leadership looks like and provides real-world context for applying those skills in emergencies.

Target Audience

This course is designed for individuals who currently serve in or are preparing for leadership roles in EOCs. It is appropriate for personnel from local, state, tribal, territorial, and Federal agencies, as well as private sector and non-profit partners.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Mission Support Branch:
[email protected]

 

2304: EOC Planning Support Skillset

Overview

This course gives planners the practical know-how to support Emergency Operations Center (EOC) planning at any incident level, in any organizational structure, by walking them through real-world tasks and products that keep an EOC on rhythm and informed.

Course Objectives

During the course, participants explore how the National Qualification System (NQS), the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and modern EOCs fit together, then practice the planning-support skillsets that make an EOC run. They learn to develop situation-appropriate action plans and other key documents, manage information so the EOC’s operational rhythm stays steady, steer policy questions through the right internal and external channels, and keep planning processes—and the documents they produce—current and useful. By the end, learners can perform the full range of planning tasks an EOC requires, regardless of complexity.

Target Audience

This course is designed for emergency management professionals who staff or supervise planning functions in an EOC and need a deeper, task-level understanding of how to draft plans, coordinate information, and guide decision-making during steady-state and incident operations.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Preparedness Branch:
[email protected]

 

2306: EOC Resource Support Skillset

Overview

This course provides hands-on training for emergency management personnel who support resource coordination within an Emergency Operations Center (EOC). It focuses on the responsibilities, documentation, and procedures involved in managing resources across agencies.

Course Objectives

Participants will learn how to apply National Incident Management System (NIMS) and National Qualification System (NQS) principles while performing tasks related to resource support in an EOC. They will gain experience developing resource documentation and managing resource coordination processes during incidents.

Target Audience

This course is for emergency management personnel who work in EOC resource support roles. It is recommended (but not required) that participants complete 2300: Intermediate EOC Functions prior to attending.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For questions or accommodation requests, contact the FEMA NDEMU Preparedness Branch:
[email protected]

 

2308: EOC Operations and Situational Awareness Support Skillset

Overview

This course is designed to strengthen participants’ ability to support key Emergency Operations Center (EOC) functions. This course focuses on building skills in situational awareness, action tracking, organizational representation, and documentation—essential components for maintaining effective operations during an incident. It is part of FEMA’s EOC Functions Curriculum and is fully funded for eligible participants.

Course Objectives

Participants will learn to track critical information, maintain awareness of evolving incidents, represent their organizations effectively in an EOC, and document key actions and decisions. Through instructor-led activities and peer discussions, participants will practice applying these skills in real-world scenarios to improve operational coordination and decision-making.

Target Audience

This course is intended for emergency management professionals who work in or support EOC operations and have already completed 2300: Intermediate EOC Functions. It is suitable for state, local, tribal, territorial, and Federal personnel, as well as representatives from the private and non-profit sectors.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For additional information, contact the FEMA NDEMU Mission Support Branch:
[email protected]

 

8241: Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) – Special Topics Course

Overview

This course is designed for agencies and communities that participate in FEMA’s Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program. The course offers advanced, partner-driven training that focuses on complex or evolving elements of the CTP Program, such as topographic data development, digital flood mapping, and map production procedures. Each session is tailored to address the current needs of the CTP community.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the technical components of the CTP Program and FEMA’s mapping standards for the National Flood Insurance Program. The course also supports partners in applying FEMA guidance and tools to strengthen local flood mapping efforts.

Target Audience

This course is for current CTP partners who manage or oversee flood-mapping activities and have an active Partnership Agreement and a Mapping Activity Statement with FEMA. Federal, state, and local staff administering the CTP Program or managing its technical work are eligible. FEMA Headquarters must approve participants’ attendance.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For additional information, contact the FEMA NDEMU Mitigation Branch: [email protected]

 

8535: National Dam Safety Program Technical Seminar

Overview

This seminar brings dam safety professionals together to explore new research, technologies, and regulations that affect dam design, operation, and oversight. Sessions blend training, workshops, and presentations to encourage collaboration across Federal, state, tribal, territorial, local, and private-sector partners. The seminar is typically hosted at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Course Objectives

By the end of the seminar, participants will understand current issues shaping dam safety; discuss innovations in hydrologic, hydraulic, and seismic modeling; and review regulatory updates that impact practice. They will share lessons learned across jurisdictions, strengthen coordination between state and Federal programs, and leave with practical tools and insights to inform policy and project decisions.

Target Audience

Participation is limited to professional staff of dam safety programs at the Federal, state, territorial, and tribal levels; local program staff nominated by their State Dam Safety Officer; and private-sector professionals such as engineering firms.

Course Dates

Course Contact

For additional information, contact the FEMA NDEMU Mitigation Branch: [email protected]

 

Accommodation Information

If you require a reasonable accommodation (sign language interpreters, braille, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART), etc.), make your request on your application or to [email protected] no later than (NLT) 30 days prior to the course offering. When making any requests, provide details on the accommodation; however, DO NOT include medical or other personal information that is protected under the Privacy Act of 1974 or the Health Information Privacy Protection Act (45 CFR Part 160 Subparts A and E of Part 164). Last-minute requests will be accepted; however, they may not be possible to fulfill.

Travel and Housing Information

Upon acceptance into the course, NETC Admissions will mail out an Acceptance Letter and Welcome Package outlining travel information, NETC shuttle services, lodging, and other logistics. Lodging is provided for course participants on the NETC campus. Participants staying overnight on campus are required to purchase a meal ticket for the duration of the training activity. Notify the NETC Transportation Office at least 2 weeks prior to the course date to reserve a shuttle seat.

K Courses are offered virtually, and participants are expected to be active (on camera, microphone, etc.) the entire duration of the course.

To learn more information on NDEMU’s travel, housing, and accommodation, read the NETC Welcome Package.

Cost/Reimbursement Information

§  NDEMU provides stipends or reimbursement for E courses as indicated in the NETC Welcome Package.

§  NDEMU does not provide stipend or reimbursement for off-campus course deliveries.

Prerequisites

Completion of the IS‑13: NDEMU Conduct and Behavior Course is compulsory before participating in any NDEMU training at the National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU). It is important to note that this course and exam are not required annually; they only need to be completed once. This course will be treated as a mandatory prerequisite for all courses.

How to Register

Before applying through the Online Admissions Application, a valid FEMA Student Identification Number (SID) is required. Apply for a FEMA SID or find a forgotten FEMA SID.

To apply for a course, complete the NETC Online Admissions Application.