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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

Planning P Overview Module

Provides an overview of the NIMS/ICS Planning P and how it is used in ICS4ICS

15 minutes

Planning P Detailed Module

Provides details about how the NIMS/ICS Planning P is used in ICS4ICS

30 minutes

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

2 hours

Free

Distance Learning

IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction

Prerequisites: IS-100

3.5 hours

Free

Distance Learning

IS-200: Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

Prerequisites: IS-100

4 hours

Free

Distance Learning

IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction

Prerequisites: IS-200

3 hours

Free

Distance Learning

IS-706: National Incident Management System Intrastate Mutual Aid – An Introduction

Prerequisites: IS-700

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

2 hours

Free

Distance Learning

IS-29.A: Public Information Officer Awareness

For PIO only (instead of IS-706)

Prerequisites: None

7 hours

Free

Distance Learning

Type 3 Courses

ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents

(also provided by thebluecell.com)
FEMA Accepted

Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800

21 hours

Discount code ICS4ICS

Online instructor led

ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents - Weekend Edition

(also provided by thebluecell.com)
FEMA Accepted

Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800

21 hours

Discount code ICS4ICS

Online instructor led

ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff

(also provided by thebluecell.com)
FEMA Accepted

Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-700, IS-800

15 hours

Discount code ICS4ICS

Online instructor led

ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff - WEEKEND EDITION

(also provided by thebluecell.com)
FEMA Accepted

Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-700, IS-800

15 hours

Discount code ICS4ICS

Online instructor led

G-191: Incident Command System/ Emergency Operations Center Interface

(also provided by thebluecell.com)
FEMA Accepted

Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800

7.5 hours

Discount code ICS4ICS

Online instructor led

E/L/G-2300 Intermediate Emergency Operations Center Functions

(also provided by thebluecell.com)
FEMA Accepted

Prerequisites: IS-100, IS-700, IS-800

24 hours

Discount code ICS4ICS

Online instructor led

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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.

“For many years, we’ve needed ICS4ICS to enable collectively organized cyber and physical responses in a unified way. Credentialing cybersecurity first responders is an important milestone in this valuable public-private partnership,” said Megan Samford, ISAGCA Advisory Board Chairperson, VP and Chief Product Security Officer of Schneider Electric’s Energy Management Business.

Cyber

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.
  • 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
Operations Section Chief
Best suited for people who perform various tasks to manage computer, OT, or cyber incidents
Planning Section Chief

Best suited for people who perform planning activities including coordination, facilitation, and team stakeholder engagement

Logistics Section Chief

Best suited for people who coordinate logistics like food and transportation for team members

Finance/Admin Section Chief

Best suited for people who understand financial reporting and coordination with others in the finance organization

Safety Officer

Best suited for people with the ability to lead a team of health, environment, and safety experts to protect people, community, etc.

Public Information Officer

Best suited for people with the ability to prepare and coordinate communications for internal and external audiences

Document Unit Leader

Best suited for people with the ability to prepare and coordinate communications for internal and external audiences

  • Type 4 (coming soon)

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. 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

If you have any questions or need help with ICS4ICS credentials, contact 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.

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