The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Trainer Program

EMI has discontinued the Trainer Program effective February 1, 2022. EMI will continue to offer the Effective Communication (IS-242), Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills (E/L-141), and Introduction to Instructional Design Methods (E/K-610) courses but will no longer issue separate Basic Instructor or Basic Instructional Design certificates.

Effective Communication (IS-242)

Available online from EMI’s Independent Study program (https://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.aspx), this course addresses basic communication skills, effective oral communication, and how to prepare an oral presentation.

Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills (E/L141)

A course for laypersons, it introduces the practicalities of conducting successful interactions, managing the classroom experience, and making presentations. The course covers the basics of adult learning and training evaluation. Participants have several opportunities to practice presentation and instructional skills. Please visit the EMI web pages at https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx to see when the E/L-141 course is scheduled, and at https://training.fema.gov/apply/ for information on how to enroll in the course.

Introduction to Instructional Design Methods (E/K610)

This course provides participants an introduction to methods and theories used to develop and evaluate a training program effectively. Key topics include conducting a performance and needs analysis, designing and developing courses, and evaluating a training program. Please visit the EMI web pages at https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/schedules.aspx to see when the E/K-610 course is scheduled, and at https://training.fema.gov/apply/ for information on how to enroll in the course.