If you are interested in getting involved in emergency management/preparedness consider taking these classes to gain a better understanding of emergency management fundamentals such as all-hazards planning, the Incident Command System, mass care, and other core concepts.
These classes are delivered in an online format via the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). In order to take these classes, you must first register for a FEMA Student ID number.
Register for a FEMA student ID number.
Note that some courses have prerequisites. Information about prerequisites can be found by clicking on the course link.
Incident Command System and National Incident Management System
| Course Code | Course Title |
| IS-100 | Introduction to the Incident Command System |
| IS-200 | Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response |
| IS-703 | National Incident Management System Resource Management |
| IS-700 | An Introduction to the National Incident Management System |
| IS-706 | NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid - An Introduction |
| IS-800 | National Response Framework, An Introduction |
Public Information Courses
| E/105 | Public Information Basics |
| E/L388 | Advanced Public Information Officer |
Whole of Community Courses
| IS-2600 | National Protection Framework, An Introduction |
| IS-405 | Overview of Mass Care/Emergency Assistance |
| IS-505 | Concepts of Religious Literacy for Emergency Management |
Professional Development
| 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 |
People with Access and Functional Needs
| IS-1019 | Codes and Standards |
| IS-368 | Including People with Disabilities & Others with Access & Functional Needs in Disaster Operations |
Schools and Houses of Worship
| IS-360 | Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents: A Guide for Schools, Higher Education, and Houses of Worship |
| IS-362.a | Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools |
Hazard Mitigation
Mass Care
| IS-405 | Overview of Mass Care/Emergency Assistance |
Homeland Security
| IS-1173 | Levels of Protection (LOP) and Application of the Design-Basis Threat (DBT) Report |
| IS-120.c | An Introduction to Exercises |
| IS-130.a | How to be an Exercise Evaluator |
| IS-156 | Building Design for Homeland Security for Continuity of Operations |
| IS-395 | FEMA Risk Assessment Database |
| IS-453 | Introduction to Homeland Security Planning |
| IS-60.b | The Homeland Security Geospatial Concept-of-Operations (GeoCONOPS) for Planners and Decision Makers |
| IS-61.b | The Homeland Security Geospatial Concept-of-Operations (GeoCONOPS) In Depth |
| IS-62.b | The Homeland Security Geospatial Concept-of-Operations (GeoCONOPS) In Use |
| IS-63.b | Geospatial Information Infrastructure (GII) |
| IS-871.a | Dams Sector: Security Awareness |
| IS-872.a | Dams Sector: Protective Measures |
Hazardous Materials
| IS-5 a | An Introduction to Hazardous Materials |
Animals in Emergencies
| IS-10.a | Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness |
| IS-11.a | Animals in Disasters: Community Planning |
Active Shooter Training
| IS-904 | Active Shooter Prevention: You Can Make a Difference |
| IS-907 | Active Shooter: What You Can Do |