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EmErgEncy managEmEnt InstItutE • 2011-2012 • catalog of coursEs
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), or
representatives from private industry who desire to
conduct a short tabletop continuity pandemic exercise
(Determined Accord). Participants should be
familiar with their agency/organization continuity
and pandemic plans.
CEUs: .8
Study Hours: 8
Continuity of Operations (COOP)
Awareness (IS-546 .a)
This 1-hour web-based course will provide all public
sector employees with a fundamental understanding
of continuity of operations, terms, objectives, and
benefits to their organization. It gives a brief overview
of the elements of a viable COOP capability.
This awareness course provides information on how
a COOP event might affect you, your organization,
and your family, whether you are a member of your
organization’s COOP team or not.
CEUs: .1
Study Hours: 1
Introduction to Continuity of Operations
(COOP) (IS-547 .a)
This 2-hour web-based course is designed for a
broad Federal audience—from senior managers
to those directly involved in the Continuity of
Operations (COOP) planning effort. The course
provides a working knowledge of the COOP guidance.
The course also provides activities to enhance
your COOP program.
Prerequisites: IS-546.a, Continuity of Operations (COOP)
Awareness.
CEUs: .2
Study Hours: 2
FEdErAL EmErgENCy mANAgEmENT AgENCy 168
Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program
Manager (IS-548)
This 4-hour course describes the requirements
for developing a continuity program as prescribed
in Federal Continuity Directive (FCD) 1, Federal
Executive Branch National Continuity Program and
Requirements. The course covers program requirements
and elements and support requirements
and describes the roles and responsibilities of the
Continuity Program Manager and other key players
in developing a viable continuity program.
Although this course directly addresses continuity
requirements for Federal Executive Branch organizations,
the course is also useful to State, local,
territorial, and Tribal governments.
Prerequisites: IS-546.a, Continuity of Operations (COOP)
Awareness, and IS-547.a, Introduction to Continuity of
Operations (COOP).
CEUs: .4
Study Hours: 4
Devolution Planning (IS-551)
This course is designed to provide you with the
tools and practical knowledge necessary to develop
your organization’s devolution plans and procedures.
Course objectives include:
• Identify the conditions under which devolution
would be appropriate for your organization
• Describe the activation protocols for devolution
• Tailor the devolution template to meet your
organization’s needs
• Identify special considerations for devolution
planning
CEUs: .2
Study Hours: 2