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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Online Course Catalog User Guide

Version 1.0 September 30, 2010

Content Manager (CMA) – Online Course Catalog User Guide

Document Management History Revision History Version Number

Version Date

Summary of Changes

Team/Author

0.1

2/24/2010

Initial write-up

Donelly Trent

0.2

5/14/2010

Updated based upon PCR 206

Jennifer Lapp

0.3

6/11/2010

Updated to correct content

Matthew Prager

1.0

9/30/2010

Production Version

Matthew Prager

Introduction The National Preparedness Directorate (NPD) has created the Online Course Catalog that integrates information on courses managed and/or provided by the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), the Emergency Management Institute (EMI), and National Training and Education Division (NTED). The Online Course Catalog is intended to support the standardization, streamlining, and integration of training and training administration processes within NPD.

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Table of Contents Document Management History .............................................................................. 2 Revision History....................................................................................................... 2 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 2 Getting Started ........................................................................................................ 4 Online Course Catalog Main page .......................................................................... 4 Course Search ........................................................................................................ 5 Print Search Results Summary ............................................................................... 6 Save Search Results Summary ............................................................................... 7 View Course Details ................................................................................................ 7 Print Course Details................................................................................................. 9 Save Course Details .............................................................................................. 10 Downloading the FEMA Online Catalogue ............................................................ 11

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Getting Started Online Course Catalog Main page To access the Online Course Catalog go to: http://training.fema.gov/

Step 1 Select the link for the Online Course Catalog

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Once selected, the course catalog main page (Course Search page) is displayed (See below):

Course Search Step 1 Choose to search course records by specifying values for the various information items for a course. You must either enter a keyword or select a dropdown item in at least one search criteria on the screen, which includes: 1. Course Number 2. Course Title 3. Course Description 4. Target Audience 5. Course Type 6. Location 7. Provider 8. Target Capability 9. ESF 10. Keyword Step 2 Select the “Submit” button to activate search. Step 3 You will then be presented with course information that best fits your search query. Or Step 3 Online Course Catalog displays the following message: “No Record Found. Please change your search criteria and try again.” Step 4 Once clicked, the Course Search Results page displays (see below).

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Print Search Results Summary

Step 1 Select the “Print” button to activate local print option. Step 2 Online Course Catalog activates option to print search results details. Step 3 Selects printer location (based on client machine) to print document.

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Save Search Results Summary

Step 1

Select the “Save Results” button to activate local save option.

Step 2

Online Course Catalog activates option to save search results details.

Step 3

Select location to save Online Course Catalog generated results.

Step 4

Results are saved.

View Course Details

Step 1

Select a specific course to review by clicking the Course Number.

Step 2

System displays the specific course results for the chosen course number. (see below) Page 7 of 12

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Print Course Details Step 1

Selects the “Print” button to activate local print option.

Step 2

Online Course Catalog activates option to print course details.

Step 3

Course detail printed.

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Save Course Details Step 1

Selects the “Save Results” button to activate local save option.

Step 2

System activates option to save course details.

Step 3

Selects local location (based on client machine) to save document.

Step 4

Document is saved.

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Downloading the FEMA Online Catalogue To download a course catalog, follow the steps below:

Step 1

Click on “Download online course catalog” on the Tool Bar.

Step 2

Once clicked, the Adobe Acrobat pop-up window displays (see below).

Step 3

Click on “Open” to open the Course Catalog in Adobe,

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Step 4

The Course Catalog is presented in an Adobe compatible format

or Step 3

Click on “Save” to save the course catalog document locally.

Step 4

System activates option to save course catalog.

Step 5

Selects local location (based on client machine) to save document.

Step 6

Document is saved.

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[PDF] Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Online Course Catalog User Guide - Free Download PDF (2024)

FAQs

Are online FEMA courses free? ›

Distance Learning

All are offered free-of-charge to those who qualify for enrollment.

How long is the FEMA is 700 course? ›

This course should take approximately 3.5 hours to complete. To help you keep track of your place within the course, the current lesson title will be displayed in the center of each screen. In addition, a Lesson List will be presented at the beginning and end of each lesson.

How to view completed FEMA courses? ›

You can contact the Independent Study Program's Customer Support Center at (301) 447-1200 or independent.study@fema.dhs.gov. One of our Customer Support Representatives will look up your student record, verify your course completion and issue you a certificate via email.

Do FEMA certificates expire? ›

The FEMA certificates have no expiration date so once the employee completes their training(s), they will not have to repeat the certification.

What is the FEMA is 100 course about? ›

ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System: This independent study course introduces ICS and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. It describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the system. This course also explains the relationship between ICS and NIMS.

How long is the FEMA 200 course? ›

Estimated completion time: 4 hours.

Who is required to complete NIMS training? ›

All personnel with a direct role in emergency preparedness, incident management or response must complete NIMS IS-700. IS-700 NIMS: An Introduction is a Web-based awareness level course that explains NIMS components, concepts and principles.

Is ICS 300 a prerequisite for ICS 400? ›

This course expands upon information covered in ICS 100 through ICS 300 courses, which are prerequisites for the ICS 400 course.

What are FEMA G courses? ›

Answer:
EResident courses held at the NETC campus
GState/Local/Tribal Field-delivered courses
ISIndependent Study courses
KResident courses held via Adobe Connect
LResident courses held off-site
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May 8, 2014

Are FEMA tests open book? ›

If you actually read through the material you can answer the questions easily. If you get stuck, its an "open book" exam, so you can go back to reference the material to refresh your memory. I've taken 10 of these so far and the longest ones takes maybe 2-3 hours to get through, most take far less.

Are FEMA certificates useful? ›

In particulat the FEMA Professional Developement Series or PDS is a requirement for a growing number of jobs such as Firefighter, Police, Emergency Management, and EMS.

What types of FEMA certifications are there? ›

Certifications
  • (b) (5) - Elevation Data.
  • (c) (4) - Floodproofing Certification.
  • (c) (5) - Floodproofing Certification.
  • (d) (3) - Floodway Encroachment Review and No-rise Certification.
  • (e) (2) - Elevation Data.
  • (e) (4) - Zone V Certification.
  • (e) (5) - Zone V Certification.
Mar 7, 2022

Can you put FEMA certifications on resume? ›

There are a series of courses and certifications. Some have an expiry date, and some don't. When you add FEMA certification to your resume, make sure to add Emergency Management Institute(EMI) as the accrediting body. Also Read: How to write a management consultant resume?

How long is FEMA 100 good for? ›

Independent Study Program courses certificates never expire. If you retake a course to refresh your skills, you may retake the exam however, our system will not re-score the exam and the original date of completion will always appear on your certificate for the course and the date cannot be changed.

How long does FEMA keep records? ›

All of the following documents/forms may not apply to every grant program, but every item that does pertain to a program must be retained for a minimum of 3 years from the date of submission of the final federal financial report (SF-425) per (2 CFR §200.334 Retention requirements for records.).

Is Nims training free? ›

FEMA's Emergency Management Institute offers free on-line NIMS-compliant training ranging from 1 to 3 hours in length.

Do FEMA courses count as college credits? ›

Credits earned through taking FEMA courses are one form of alternative credit that may be accepted by universities as you are pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree. Earning college credit through alternative means such as this can be a great way of reducing the cost of earning your college diploma.

How long are FEMA NIMS certifications good for? ›

Credentials do not expire. They are valid for life.

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