The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) offers self-paced courses designed for people who have emergency management responsibilities and the general public. All are offered free-of-charge to those who qualify for enrollment. To get a complete listing of courses, click on Course List link above.

FEMA’s Independent Study Program offers courses that support the nine mission areas identified by the National Preparedness Goal.

Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100

ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200

NIMS An Introduction, ICS-700a

National Response Framework, An Introduction, ICS-800b

To begin your Independent Study Program, please follow the 4 simple steps below:

1. Visit the link above to the study program you would like to take.

2. Click the link to the right under "Take This Course".

3. Once you have completed the course, Click "Take The Final Exam".

4. Upon successful completion of the course, follow the steps provided by FEMA and print your certificate!