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Course Descriptions

IS-1300: Introduction to Continuity of Operations This course is intended to lay the foundation of knowledge for students who wish to increase their understanding of continuity and building a comprehensive continuity program in their organization or jurisdiction. This course replaces IS-546.a Continuity of Operations Awareness Course and IS-547.a Introduction to Continuity of Operations.

E/L/K 1301: Continuity Planning. This course assists continuity practitioners with understanding their continuity roles and responsibilities, and provides them with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to help develop and maintain a viable continuity plan for their organization. The course materials are based on guidance found in Federal Continuity Directives (FCDs) 1 and 2 and the Continuity Guidance Circular (CGC) for developing continuity plans and programs. By the end of the course students will possess the ability to build a draft continuity plan and understand the key roles necessary for developing critical mitigation strategies and key elements of a continuity capability. The target audience for this course is all levels of government and whole community partners.

E/L/K 1302: Continuity Program Management. This course assists continuity program managers with understanding their roles and responsibilities and provides resources to help them develop a wholistic continuity capability for their organizations. This course is intended for continuity practitioners responsible for the oversight and management of an organizational continuity program. The course materials are based on guidance found in FCDs 1 and 2 and the CGC for developing continuity plans and programs. By the end of this course, program managers will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of key concepts and strategies for implementing a continuity program management cycle. The target audience for this course is all levels of government and whole community partners. 

L 552: Continuity of Operations for Tribal Governments Course This course provides tribal representatives with an understanding of how to develop and implement a Continuity of Operations Program to ensure continuity of community essential functions across a wide range of emergencies and events.

IS-551: Devolution Planning This course is designed to provide you with the tools and practical knowledge necessary to develop your organization’s devolution plans and procedures.

IS-545: Reconstitution Planning Workshop The purpose of the Reconstitution Planning Workshop is to assist Federal Department and Agency, state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions with the importance of developing effective and comprehensive reconstitution planning.

IS-120.a: An Introduction to Exercise This course introduces the basics of emergency management exercises. It also builds a foundation for subsequent exercise courses, which provide the specifics of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).

IS-130.a: How to be an Exercise Evaluator This course introduces the basics of emergency management exercise evaluation and improvement planning. It also provides the foundation for exercise evaluation concepts and practices as identified in the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program.

E 146: HSEEP Training Course This course is designed to describe the core principles and processes of HSEEP, its standardized methodology, available resources, and practical skill development, which will assist in developing an HSEEP consistent exercise program.

IS-520: Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenza This course introduces students to the characteristics of a pandemic influenza, the effects that a pandemic influenza can have on every facet of our society, and the steps their organizations can take to minimize the effects of a pandemic.