Exercise Training Opportunities

Exercise Training Opportunities

Emergency Management Institute Courses

Online Independent Study Courses

• ·         IS 120a: Introduction to Exercises (http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is120a.asp)
• ·         IS 130: Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning (http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS130.asp)
• ·         IS 139: Exercise Design (https://hseep.dhs.gov/pages/1001_HSEEP7.aspx)

Classroom Based Courses (Emmitsburg, MD)

• ·         Master Exercise Practitioner Program
• (http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/emiopt.asp)
• ·         E131: Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning Course
• ·         Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program Course
• For more information on classroom-based courses, please contact Marschal Rothe, Training Coordinator, at 406-324-4776 or by email at mrothe@mt.gov.

HSEEP Exercise Design and Evaluation Workshop

The Exercise Design and Evaluation Workshop is a basic level workshop that incorporates the HSEEP Toolkit while using the HSEEP methodology. Throughout the course, participants will learn about topics including exercise program management, design & development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning. The workshop allows participating entities the opportunity to plan exercises using HSEEP methodology and tools. The next round of workshops will be conducted in April/May 2013. (2-3 April, Great Falls) (11-12 April, Kalispell) (17-18 April, Sidney)(25-26 April, Bozeman) and (28-29 May at Fort Harrison)

• ·         Introduction to Exercise Design and Evaluation (attachment)

Local Training and Exercise Planning Seminars

The HSEEP Coordinator can provide Local Training and Exercise Planning Seminars to help familiarize local and tribal coordinators with Multi-Year Training and Exercise Plans. The focus of the workshop will be on best practices and strategies for local and tribal entities. If you are interested please coordinate with your District Representative for scheduling a seminar in your district.