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Independent Study Program

Self-paced courses designed for people who have emergency management responsibilities and the general public

Professional Development Series

The Professional Development Series includes seven Emergency Management Institute independent study courses that provide a well-rounded set of fundamentals for those in the emergency management profession. Many students build on this foundation to develop their careers.

After successfully completing all 7 required PDS courses through the Independent Study program, a PDS certificate will be available for download in The NDEMU Student Portal.

Course Code Course Title
IS-120.c An Introduction to Exercises
IS-230.e Fundamentals of Emergency Management
IS-235.c Emergency Planning
IS-240.c Leadership and Influence
IS-241.c Decision Making and Problem Solving
IS-242.c Effective Communication
IS-244.b Developing and Managing Volunteers

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An official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security