--- title: ICS4ICS Training & Credentials | Prepare for Incident Command System Certification | ICS4ICS description: ICS4ICS Training leverages FEMA and other sources of training materials to help individuals learn about the ICS4ICS and Incident Command System. --- [Skip to content](https://www.ics4ics.org/training-and-credentials#main-content) # ICS4ICS Training & Credentials ICS4ICS training leverages Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) and other sources of training materials to help individuals learn about the ICS4ICS and Incident Command System and prepare to obtain ICS4ICS credentials. ## ICS4ICS Training These are some of the ICS4ICS training materials: **Training Module** **Duration** **Link to training and materials** ##### ICS4ICS Overview Training Prepares you to attend an ICS4ICS exercise 2 hours - [Welcome and Introduction to ICS4ICS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=642oOumoCVo&) - [Cybersecurity Basic Information](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPsdIpKV4-k) - [Industrial Control Systems](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4NU_PlQuUQ&) - [Incident Command System is Used to Manage Incidents](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnX9wHdW1Iw) - [Incident Command Planning P is the Process Used to Manage Incidents](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JVHZw_4Ca8) - [Closing Comments](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY_QXyEed0I) ##### Planning P Overview Module Provides an overview of the NIMS/ICS Planning P and how it is used in ICS4ICS 15 minutes - [Planning P: Incident/Event, Activation, and Formation](https://youtu.be/dHMBZVIp2f4) ##### Planning P Detailed Module Provides details about how the NIMS/ICS Planning P is used in ICS4ICS 30 minutes - [Planning P: Tactics to IAP (Incident Action Planning)](https://youtu.be/W9rROIP0mjg) ## Training to Obtain ICS4ICS Credentials These are some of the training courses required to obtain ICS4ICS credentials. There are numerous options for taking these courses, but this table only shows online options. Review the ICS4ICS credentials applications below to determine which courses are required for each ICS4ICS credential. ### Type 4 Courses **Training Course** **Duration** **Cost** **Type of Learning** ##### IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 Prerequisites: None - [Overview](https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c&lang=en) - [Register](https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov/frts/npccatalog?id=2304) 2 hours Free Distance Learning ##### IS-200: Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents Prerequisites: IS-100 - [Overview](https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c) - [Register](https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov/frts/npccatalog?id=2322) 4 hours Free Distance Learning ##### IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction Prerequisites: IS-100 - [Overview](https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b) - [Register](https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov/frts/npccatalog?id=2404) 3.5 hours Free Distance Learning ##### IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction Prerequisites: IS-200 - [Overview](https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.d&lang=en) - [Register](https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov/frts/npccatalog?id=2413) 3 hours Free Distance Learning ##### IS-706: National Incident Management System Intrastate Mutual Aid – An Introduction Prerequisites: IS-700 - [Overview](https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-706) - [Register](https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-706&lang=en) 2.5 hours Free Distance Learning ##### IS-201: Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan Optional course is very helpful Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 - [Overview](https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-201&lang=en#:~:text=IS-201%3A%20Forms%20Used%20for%20the%20Development%20of%20the,study%20vehicle%20on%20the%20use%20of%20ICS%20forms.)  - [Register](http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-201) 2 hours Free Distance Learning ##### IS-29.A: Public Information Officer Awareness For PIO only (instead of IS-706) Prerequisites: None - [Overview](https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-29.a&lang=en) - [Register](http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-29) 7 hours Free Distance Learning ### Type 3 Courses ##### ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (also provided by [thebluecell.com](https://www.thebluecell.com/)) FEMA Accepted Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 - [Overview](https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/crsdetail.aspx?cid=E300&ctype=R) - [Register](https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov/frts/npccatalog?id=2092) 21 hours Discount code ICS4ICS Online instructor led ##### ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents - Weekend Edition (also provided by [thebluecell.com](https://www.thebluecell.com/)) FEMA Accepted Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 - [Overview](https://training.fema.gov/emicourses/crsdetail.aspx?cid=E300&ctype=R) - [Register](https://thenimsstore.com/products/ics-300-intermediate-incident-command-system-for-expanding-incidents-weekend-edition-virtual?_pos=2&_sid=a53f1e0a9&_ss=r) 21 hours Discount code ICS4ICS Online instructor led ##### ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Complex Incidents (also provided by [thebluecell.com](https://www.thebluecell.com/)) FEMA Accepted Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-700, IS-800 - [Overview](https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov/frts/npccatalog?id=2116) - [Register](https://thenimsstore.com/products/ics-400-advanced-incident-command-system-for-command-and-general-staff-complex-incidents-1?_pos=1&_sid=a56050f15&_ss=r) 15 hours Discount code ICS4ICS Online instructor led ##### ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Complex Incidents - WEEKEND EDITION (also provided by [thebluecell.com](https://www.thebluecell.com/)) FEMA Accepted Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-700, IS-800 - [Overview](https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov/frts/npccatalog?id=2116)  - [Register](https://thenimsstore.com/products/ics-400-advanced-incident-command-system-for-command-and-general-staff-complex-incidents-weekend-edition-virtual?_pos=2&_sid=a56050f15&_ss=r) 15 hours Discount code ICS4ICS Online instructor led ##### G-191: Incident Command System/ Emergency Operations Center Interface (also provided by [thebluecell.com](https://www.thebluecell.com/)) FEMA Accepted Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 - [Overview](https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov/frts/npccatalog?id=4653) - [Register](https://thenimsstore.com/products/fema-g-191-ics-eoc-interface-virtual?_pos=1&_sid=8ff863d1f&_ss=r) 7.5 hours Discount code ICS4ICS Online instructor led ##### E/L/G-2300 Intermediate Emergency Operations Center Functions (also provided by [thebluecell.com](https://www.thebluecell.com/)) FEMA Accepted Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-700, IS-800 - [Overview](https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov/frts/npccatalog?id=4813) - [Register](https://thenimsstore.com/products/g-2300-intermediate-emergency-operations-center-functions-virtual?_pos=1&_sid=3a78049c0&_ss=r) 24 hours Discount code ICS4ICS Online instructor led NOTE: When registering for FEMA training you will have to create a UserID. If you don’t have a USA mail address, please use ISA's address: 3252 S. Miami Blvd., Suite 102, Durham, NC 27703 USA. ## ICS4ICS Credentials ICS4ICS credentials allow an individual to demonstrate that they have obtained the required training, skills, and experience to perform specific ICS4ICS roles during a cyber incident. ***"I became the Cyber Incident Commander at Rockwell Automation.  My ICS4ICS Incident Commander credentials helped me stand out during the application process and enabled me to talk directly to what was needed to fulfill the role.  I feel that it made a massive difference and ultimately led to me being selected for the position." *** - Daniel Swann, Cyber Incident Commander for Rockwell Automation ![Cyber](https://www.ics4ics.org/hubfs/Cyber.jpg) ### ICS4ICS Credentials Applications This is the list of the ICS4ICS roles along with a link to the credential applications, which describes the training, skills, and experience needed to obtain each credential by role. - Type 4 credentials allow people to work at the least complicated incidents. - No application is required - After completing FEMA Training required for Type 4, [Watch this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7JS40uqYoQ&feature=youtu.be). - Type 3 credentials allow people to work on more complex incidents.  **Role** **Applications** ##### Incident Commander Best suited for people who manage a team responsible for incidents including leading people in the roles below [Email for Type 4 Credentials](mailto:ics4ics@isa.org) - [Type 3](https://www.ics4ics.org/hubfs/ICS4ICS_IncidentCommander_Requirements_T3_APPLICATION.docx?hsLang=en) ##### Operations Section Chief Best suited for people who perform various tasks to manage computer, OT, or cyber incidents [Email for Type 4 Credentials](mailto:ics4ics@isa.org) ##### Planning Section Chief Best suited for people who perform planning activities including coordination, facilitation, and team stakeholder engagement [Email for Type 4 Credentials](mailto:ics4ics@isa.org) ##### Logistics Section Chief Best suited for people who coordinate logistics like food and transportation for team members [Email for Type 4 Credentials](mailto:ics4ics@isa.org) ##### Finance/Admin Section Chief Best suited for people who understand financial reporting and coordination with others in the finance organization [Email for Type 4 Credentials](mailto:ics4ics@isa.org) ##### Safety Officer Best suited for people with the ability to lead a team of health, environment, and safety experts to protect people, community, etc. [Email for Type 4 Credentials](mailto:ics4ics@isa.org) ##### Public Information Officer Best suited for people with the ability to prepare and coordinate communications for internal and external audiences [Email for Type 4 Credentials](mailto:ics4ics@isa.org) ##### Document Unit Leader Best suited for people with the ability to prepare and coordinate communications for internal and external audiences [Email for Type 4 Credentials](mailto:ics4ics@isa.org) ### Credentialing Instructions Select an ICS4ICS role that you would like to obtain the credentials for and download that application. You must complete the Type 4 (least complicated incident) certification before applying for Type 3 (more complicated incident) application. Complete the required training described in the application. Update the application describing your skills and experience along with the training courses you completed. Send your application and training certificates to the ICS4ICS Adjudication Committee at [ics4ics@isa.org](mailto:ics4ics@isa.org). The ICS4ICS Adjudication Committee meets monthly and will provide you with feedback and/or approval of your application. **The ICS4ICS Adjudication Committee process steps can be accessed by clicking here** This is the process the ICS4ICS Adjudication Committee will follow to approve credentials: 1. Review each candidate’s application package (position passbook) 1. 1. Application package is presented to members of the Adjudication Committee 2. Quorum rules require 80% of Adjudication Committee to be present 3. Members review the applications and identify any areas of deficiency 4. Members vote to approve the application or reject the application or accept the application with deficiencies to be remediated in a stated timeframe 5. Applicant is informed of a “Go” or “Go with Condition” decision 1. Approved packages will be retained If you have any questions or need help with ICS4ICS credentials, contact [ics4ics@isa.org](mailto:ics4ics@isa.org) The ICS4ICS training & credentials team identifies training and credential requirements and identifies people to create materials. The team meets monthly. If you want to join the ICS4ICS training & credentials team, [complete the form](https://www.ics4ics.org/ics4ics-request-form?hsLang=en). If you want to be added to the ICS4ICS monthly newsletter or join some of the ICS4ICS teams, [complete the form](https://www.ics4ics.org/ics4ics-request-form?hsLang=en). ![ISAGCA_Roadblocks _ Advantages](https://www.ics4ics.org/hubfs/2023%20ISA%20Website%20Redesigns/ISAGCA/Images/Page%20Graphics/Homepage/ISAGCA_Roadblocks%20_%20Advantages.jpg) # Work Force Development Tools and Resources Empower your workforce with ICS4ICS's cutting-edge tools and resources, designed to bridge skill gaps and ensure robust staffing for OT, Cybersecurity, IT, and NIMS/ICS roles! [ Learn More ](https://www.ics4ics.org/staffingandworkforce?hsLang=en)