The Delaware Emergency Management Agency Training Program, under an All Hazards umbrella, sponsors a mix of training courses, seminars, workshops, and conferences that are designed to cover Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery.

Services

The DEMA training program provides coordination and support of course delivery to various governmental agencies involved in emergency functions related to natural hazards, technological hazards, and homeland security.   Training is available to approved personnel through the Emergency Management Institute, US Fire Academy, and the Office of Domestic Preparedness.  In addition, on-line independent study courses are available to members of the public through the Emergency Management Institute.

Professional Development Series

The Professional Development Series includes seven Emergency Management Institute independent study courses that provide a well-rounded set of fundamentals for those in the emergency management profession. Many students build on this foundation to develop their careers.   To enroll in any of the below courses, go to http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/.  These courses are available to the public at no cost.

Students who complete all the courses will receive a PDS Certificate of Completion. The courses, in recommended order of completion, are:

• IS230 Principles of Emergency Management
• IS235 Emergency Planning
• IS242 Effective Communication
• IS241 Decision Making and Problem Solving
• IS240 Leadership and Influence
• IS244 Developing and Managing Volunteers
• IS139 Exercise Design

The courses are self-paced independent studies and each takes between 8 and 15 hours to complete. After working through the material, the student takes a final exam. Passing score is 75 or better. When a student has completed all courses, the Independent Study Program Office (ISPO) automatically sends a Certificate of Completion directly to the student.