Schedule of Classes
L 0146 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
11/4/2025
Seats Remaining: 4
This course is part of the Basic Academy Program. HSEEP represents a national standard for exercise planning and execution for all partner agencies and private sector stakeholders to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk. The HSEEP course is an intermediate-level training course that incorporates exercise guidance and best practices. Throughout the course, participants learn about topics including exercise program management, design and development, conduct, evaluation and improvement planning.
EMPD-Emergency Mgmt Program Development Session #4
11/13/2025
Seats Remaining: 5
The Emergency Management Program Development course provides a comprehensive overview of the statutory requirements and professional duties of today’s emergency manager. Developed and delivered by practitioners in four separate 6 hour sessions, the course is an opportunity for peer to peer learning through lecture as well as task-oriented coaching. Technical and soft skill development in the areas of administration, planning, resource management, training, and exercises are included.
Topics covered: Commission Governance, Training, Exercises, Homeland Security, Budgeting and Professional Development
ICS 400 Advanced
11/13/2025
Seats Remaining: 28
This 2-day course provides training on and resources for personnel who has a responsibility to function in a command post managing and expanding incident. Topics include use of an Incident Complex and Area Command, and the interactions between Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) entities.
Community Rating System (CRS) Training
11/13/2025
Seats Remaining: 89
This session introduces participants to FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS) under the 2025 CRS Coordinator’s Manual. Designed specifically for Iowa communities, this course covers program prerequisites, activity credits, and documentation resources, while highlighting how state-mandated floodplain regulations and higher regulatory standards align with CRS elements. The workshop will demonstrate how Iowa’s state regulatory framework supports CRS participation and how communities can identify state-based credit opportunities to improve CRS class ratings. It is also an excellent refresher for communities already participating in the program.
Topics:
• 2025 CRS Coordinator’s Manual • CRS Program Prerequisites • State-Based Credits and Documentation • Iowa Floodplain and Building Code Requirements • Higher Regulatory Standards and Emerging Trends in Iowa • CRS Resources, Tools, and Support
Community Rating System (CRS) Workshop
11/14/2025
Seats Remaining: 43
This is an interactive experience for communities ready to explore or strengthen their participation in FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS). Participants will complete a mock CRS Class 9 application. Through guided activities, attendees will identify CRS activities most applicable to their jurisdictions & assemble documentation to support a 5 % NFIP premium discount.
CRS Activities:
• Activity 310 – Elevation Certificates • Activity 330 – Outreach Projects • Activity 340 – Hazard Disclosure • Activity 430 – Higher Regulatory Standards • Activity 440 – Additional Map Data
• Activity 450 – Stormwater Management • Activity 501 – Repetitive Loss • Activity 510 – Floodplain Management Planning • Activity 630 – Dam Safety
L 0146 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
11/20/2025
Seats Remaining: 26
This course is part of the Basic Academy Program. HSEEP represents a national standard for exercise planning and execution for all partner agencies and private sector stakeholders to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk. The HSEEP course is an intermediate-level training course that incorporates exercise guidance and best practices. Throughout the course, participants learn about topics including exercise program management, design and development, conduct, evaluation and improvement planning.
ICS 300 Intermediate
1/27/2026
Seats are filled. Please register in the waiting list
This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System. This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.
ICS 400 Advanced
2/24/2026
Seats are filled. Please register in the waiting list
This 2-day course provides training on and resources for personnel who has a responsibility to function in a command post managing and expanding incident. Topics include use of an Incident Complex and Area Command, and the interactions between Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) entities.
If you encounter any problems with registering contact the HSEMD Training Staff at
hsemdtraining@iowa.gov or 515-725-3204.