FEMA exercise courses provide training for emergency management professionals and others involved in preparedness, exercise planning, evaluation, and improvement planning. This guide brings together FEMA Independent Study exercise courses and provides links to related study guides and test preparation resources.
If you are completing FEMA exercise training, use this page to find related courses, understand the recommended course progression, and locate study guides for the courses you need.
FEMA Exercise Training
FEMA's exercise training includes courses covering exercise fundamentals, evaluation, preparedness, and improvement planning. These courses can help learners understand how exercises support emergency management preparedness and performance improvement.
IS-120.C — An Introduction to Exercises
IS-120.C provides an introduction to exercises and establishes foundational knowledge for FEMA exercise-related training.
View the FEMA IS-120.C Test Answers & Study Guide
IS-130.A — How to Be an Exercise Evaluator
IS-130.A focuses on the role of the exercise evaluator and introduces concepts related to exercise evaluation, evaluation tools, data collection, analysis, and improvement planning.
FEMA lists IS-120.C as a prerequisite for IS-130.A.
View the FEMA IS-130.A Test Answers & Study Guide
Review the IS-120.C Prerequisite Study Guide
Recommended Exercise Training Path
- IS-120.C — An Introduction to Exercises
- IS-130.A — How to Be an Exercise Evaluator
- Continue with additional FEMA exercise and preparedness training appropriate for your role and training objectives.
Related FEMA ICS Training
Exercise training is closely connected to broader emergency management and Incident Command System training.
FEMA ICS Courses & Study Guides
Browse FEMA IS-100 through IS-199 Study Guides
Browse FEMA IS-200 through IS-299 Study Guides
Related FEMA NIMS Training
NIMS training provides another important area of FEMA emergency management education and is closely related to ICS and incident management.
FEMA NIMS Courses & Study Guides
Browse Related FEMA Courses
- FEMA IS-100 through IS-199 Study Guides
- FEMA IS-200 through IS-299 Study Guides
- FEMA IS-300 through IS-399 Study Guides
- FEMA IS-400 through IS-499 Study Guides
FEMA Independent Study Course Catalog
Explore the complete FEMA Independent Study course catalog to find additional courses by course number and subject.
View the FEMA Independent Study Course Catalog
Official FEMA Exercise Resources
For current course information, prerequisites, official course materials, and FEMA requirements, consult FEMA's Emergency Management Institute.
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