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The courses below are local ICS classes taught by VDEM authorized instructors for their agencies or localities, free of charge, with limited administrative and logistical support from VDEM. Completion certificates are issued by VDEM, and recognition is granted nationwide. Enrollment is via the Knowledge Center (KC). Please see instructions below to enroll.

For participants who feel comfortable using the KC: access the KC using the web address for the agency where your account resides. If your account is with VDEM, you will go to https://covkc.virginia.gov/vdem/external . The announcement section on VDEM’s login page provides an instruction sheet for first time users to register for an account and, once approved, enroll in the desired course(s).

For those who do not feel comfortable using the Knowledge Center for enrollment, there is an option for enrollment via submission of an online form. The form may be found at this link . Our Help Desk will use the form to verify/create your account and enroll you in the course. If you still have difficulty, please contact the LMS Help Desk at 804-897-9995.

Enrollment Deadline is noon on the business day before the sponsored course start date.

COURSE NAME

DATES

LOCATION

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE

ICS 400 (B) Advanced ICS

June 8-9, 2016

Fairfax

June 7, 2016

ICS 300 (B) Intermediate ICS

June 14-15, 2016

Hanover

June 13, 2016

ICS 400 (B) Advanced ICS

June 16-17, 2016

Salem

June 15, 2016

ICS 300 (B) Intermediate ICS

June 22-23, 2016

Chesapeake

June 21, 2016

ICS 300 (B) Intermediate ICS

July 6-7, 2016

Fairfax

July 5, 2016

ICS 300 (B) Intermediate ICS

July 18-19, 2016

Salem

July 15, 2016

ICS 300 (B) Intermediate ICS

August 16-18, 2016

Alexandria

August 15, 2016

ICS 300 (B) Intermediate ICS

August 17-19, 2016

Martinsville

August 16, 2016

ICS 400 (B) Advanced ICS

August 24-25, 2016

Chesapeake

August 23, 2016

ICS 400 (B) Advanced ICS

September 13-14, 2016

Alexandria

September 12, 2016

ICS 400 (B) Advanced ICS

September 28-29, 2016

Fairfax

September 27, 2016

ICS 300 (B) Intermediate ICS

October 26-27, 2016

Chesapeake

October 25, 2016

ICS 300 (B) Intermediate ICS

October 26-28, 2016

Fairfax

October 25, 2016

ICS 400 (B) Advanced ICS

December 7-8, 2016

Chesapeake

December 6, 2016

VDEM Training Calendar  

For participants who feel comfortable using the Knowledge Center : access the Knowledge Center using the web address for the agency where your account resides. If your account is with VDEM, you will go to https://covkc.virginia.gov/vdem/external . The announcement section on VDEM’s login page provides an instruction sheet for first time users to register for an account and, once approved, enroll in the desired course(s).

For those who do not feel comfortable using the Knowledge Center for enrollment, there is an option for enrollment via submission of an online form. Each course description on VDEM’s website ( www.vaemergency.gov ) has a link to the form, and it is also linked on the VDEM Knowledge Center home page ( https://covkc.virginia.gov/vdem/external ). Our Help Desk will use the form to verify/create your account and enroll you in the course. If you still have difficulty, please contact the LMS Help Desk at 804-897-9995.

COURSE NAME

DATES

LOCATION

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE

G290-Basic Public Information Officer

June 7-8, 2016

Richmond

May 31, 2016

G291-Joint Information system/Center for Public Information Officers

June 9, 2016

Richmond

May 31, 206

MGT 447: Managing Food Emergencies

June 14-15, 2016

Richmond

June 1, 2016

G393-Mitigation for Emergency Managers

June 29-July 1, 2016

Woodbridge

June 20, 2016

G775 Emergency Operations Center Management and Operations

June 27-29, 2016

Woodbridge

June 20, 2016

G191 Incident Command System/Emergency Operations

September 10, 2016

Wise

Over the past several years, through our training and exercise Improvement planning workshop process, we have received input and requests from localities who wished to be able to conduct and/or participate in smaller scale, emergency operations center (EOC) centric exercises. Therefore, in response to those requests, VDEM has implemented a Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) program.

The VTTX program will provide localities with the ability to participate in exercises on a quarterly basis to facilitate interaction within local EOCs, examine aspects of the local emergency operations plans and provide an opportunity to access the WebEOC training server to increase that skill set and keep log in information up to date. 

There will be four different scenarios localities can participate in over the next year. For these exercises, local EOC teams can participate virtually from their facility, board room or any place with computer and projector access. There will be multiple opportunities to participate in each exercise and each scenario will be offered three times per quarter. Specific site requirements and registration details can be accessed at www.VirginiaVigilance.org.

The next opportunity to exercise is scheduled for Nov. 19.

Virginia has been selected to host the first off-campus offering of the Emergency Management Institute’s (EMI) National Emergency Management Advanced Academy. The four-course series, part of EMI’s new Emergency Management Professional Program, is designed for emerging leaders and mid-level managers wanting to advance their skill sets, and will be held at VDEM office at 10501 Trade Court in Richmond over the next several months. 

Course Description:

The National Emergency Management Advanced Academy (formerly the Leaders Academy) reinforces the qualities needed to lead emergency management programs, provides relevant management theories and concepts, and utilizes appropriate case studies. By working within their series, Advanced Academy participants work within a collaborative environment on projects and establish a network of peers. Students learn skills critical to performing leadership responsibilities such as program management and oversight, effective communication at all levels, integrated collaboration, and strategic thinking. The Advanced Academy provides students the opportunity to demonstrate their critical thinking ability through a guided Research Project. Students apply the key learning concepts from the Advanced Academy curriculum relative to their own strengths and weaknesses, their organizations, and their own performance environments. 

Target Audience:

Includes government, non-profit voluntary organizations, and private sector managers responsible for emergency management or homeland security, including:

State, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management or homeland security program staff and managers;

Federal department heads and branch chiefs of emergency management or homeland security;

Directors and managers of non-profit voluntary organizations;

Private sector managers leading emergency management offices and related programs; and

Emergency management program directors from all organizations listed above with significant authority and responsibilities.

Format:

The Advanced Academy program series consists of four (4) courses, each five (5) days in duration over a several-months period, with three (3) short distance learning sessions after the first three resident courses. Attendance at each course is required and must be attended in sequential order listed below. The courses are not offered individually. All participants will be selected by selection board and notified in writing by EMI at least two weeks before the November 16 start.

E0451 Advanced I – A Survey of Advanced Concepts in Emergency Management

E0452 Advanced II – Assessment and Application of Professional Style in Emergency Management

E0453 Advanced III – Advanced Concepts and Issues in the Emergency Management Organization

E0454 Advanced IV - Advanced Concepts and Issues in the Emergency Management Community and Profession

Dates:

E/L0451: A Survey of Advanced Concepts in EM - Nov. 16-20, 2015

E/L0452: Assessment and Application of Professional Style  in EM - Feb. 1-5, 2016

E/L0453: Advanced Concepts and Issues in the EM  Organization - April 25-29, 2016

E/L0454: Advanced Concepts and Issues in the EM Community and Profession - Aug. 22-26, 2016 

Application Process:

Admission is by a competitive application process. Applicants must be able to commit to all four courses as scheduled, and due to the short turnaround before the first class, applications are due no later than close of business October 12. This is a hard deadline, because applications must be processed through the Emergency Management Institute as well. Please see VDEM’s Advanced Academy application page for more information, including application package requirements list.

http://www.vaemergency.gov/em-community/training/virginia-host-emergency-management-professional-program-advanced-academy 

L-101: Foundations of Emergency management is the cornerstone course in the new Emergency Management Professional Program Basic Academy. The Emergency Management Basic Academy is the entry point for individuals pursuing a career in emergency management. Similar to basic academies operated by the fire and law enforcement communities, the Emergency Management Basic Academy will provide a foundational education in emergency management. The target audience is newly appointed emergency managers from State, local, tribal, territorial, and Federal emergency management agencies and their partners. Priority admittance is given to local and state government, local and state response partners, contiguous state local and state government, FEMA Region III local and state government, federal government and then contract and unaffiliated personnel within Virginia on a space available basis.

For more information about the Emergency Management Professional Program, see this link: http://training.fema.gov/EMPP/basic.asp . Dates:

Cohort

Course Dates

Check-in Dates

Location

Enrollment Deadline

2015 – 01

Wk 1: March 2-6

Wk 2: March 30-April 3

Mar 1

Mar 29:

Airfield 4H Conference Center

15189 Airfield Rd, Wakefield, VA 23888

February 1, 2015

*2015 – 02

*Wk 1: June 22-26

*Wk 2: July 20-24

N/A: non-residential

VDEM Trade Court Facility

10501 Trade Court, Richmond, VA 23236

May 22, 2015

2015 – 03

Wk 1: October 5-9

Wk 2: October 26-30

Oct 4

Oct 25:

W.E. Skelton 4H Conference Center

775 Hermitage Rd, Wirtz, VA 24184

September 5, 2015

* VDEM employees and Richmond area state employees will have priority enrollment.

The courses below are local ICS classes taught by VDEM authorized instructors for their agencies or localities, free of charge, with limited administrative and logistical support from VDEM. Completion certificates are issued by VDEM, and recognition is granted nationwide. Enrollment is via the Knowledge Center (KC). Please see instructions below to enroll.

For participants who feel comfortable using the KC: access the KC using the web address for the agency where your account resides. If your account is with VDEM, you will go to https://covkc.virginia.gov/vdem/external . The announcement section on VDEM’s login page provides an instruction sheet for first time users to register for an account and, once approved, enroll in the desired course(s).

For those who do not feel comfortable using the Knowledge Center for enrollment, there is a new enrollment method via submission of an online form. The form may be found at this link . Our Help Desk will use the form to verify/create your account and enroll you in the course. If you still have difficulty, please contact the LMS Help Desk at 804-897-9995.

Enrollment Deadline is noon on the business day before the sponsored course start date.

COURSE NAME

DATES

LOCATION

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE

ICS 400 (B) Advanced ICS

December 6-7, 2014

Blacksburg

December 5, 2014

ICS 300 (B) Intermediate ICS

December 9- 11, 2014

Fort Belvoir

December 8, 2014

ICS 400 (B) Advanced ICS

December 17-18, 2014

Roanoke

December 16, 2014

ICS 400 (B) Advanced ICS

December 17-18, 2014

Chesapeake

December 16, 2014

ICS 300 (B) Intermediate ICS

December 17-19, 2014

Fairfax

December 16, 2014

ICS 300 (B) Intermediate ICS

January 20- 21, 2015

Harrisonburg

January 19, 2015

ICS 400 (B) Advanced ICS

February 9- 10, 2015

Fort Belvoir

February 6, 2015

ICS 300 (B) Intermediate ICS

February 18- 19, 2015

Chesapeake

February 17, 2015

ICS 400 (B) Advanced ICS

March 3- 5, 2015

Henrico

March 2, 2015

ICS 400 (B) Advanced ICS

March 4-5 , 2015

Fairfax

March 3, 2015

ICS 400 (B) Advanced ICS

March 6- 7, 2015

Melfa

March 5, 2015

ICS 300 (B) Intermediate ICS

April 1-3, 2015

Fairfax

March 25, 2015

ICS 400 (B) Intermediate ICS

April 22 -23, 2015

Chesapeake

April 21, 2015

ICS 300 (B) Intermediate ICS

June 24- 25, 2015

Chesapeake

For participants who feel comfortable using the Knowledge Center : access the Knowledge Center using the web address for the agency where your account resides. If your account is with VDEM, you will go to https://covkc.virginia.gov/vdem/external . The announcement section on VDEM’s login page provides an instruction sheet for first time users to register for an account and, once approved, enroll in the desired course(s).

For those who do not feel comfortable using the Knowledge Center for enrollment, there is a new enrollment method via submission of an online form. Each course description on VDEM’s website (www.vaemergency.gov) has a link to the form, and it is also linked on the VDEM Knowledge Center home page (https://covkc.virginia.gov/vdem/external). Our Help Desk will use the form to verify/create your account and enroll you in the course. If you still have difficulty, please contact the LMS Help Desk at 804-897-9995.

COURSE NAME

DATES

LOCATION

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE

** NWS Weather Information for Winter Storms (Webinar)

Dec. 8, 2014

Online

Dec. 5, 2014

V540 Family Assistance Center Training

Dec. 11, 2014

Chesapeake

Dec. 4, 2014

ICS 300 Intermediate ICS

Dec. 16-18, 2014

New Kent

Dec. 9, 2014

V 540 Family Assistance Center Training

Jan. 7, 2015

Albemarle/ Charlottesville

Dec. 30, 2014

MGT- 431 (TEEX) Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Planning

Jan. 12-13, 2015

Fairfax

Dec. 30, 2014

ICS 402 ICS for Executive Staff

Jan. 13, 2015

Norfolk

Dec. 31, 2014

G393 Mitigation For Emergency Managers

Jan. 13-15, 2015

Rockingham

Jan. 6, 2015

MGT- 431 (TEEX) Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Planning

Jan. 15-16, 2015

Roanoke

Jan. 8, 2015

V540 Family Assistance Center Training

Jan. 21, 2015

Fairfax

Jan. 14, 2015

V540 Family Assistance Center Training

Jan. 27-28, 2015

Culpepper

Jan. 20, 2015

G191 Incident Command System/ Emergency Operations Center Interface

Feb. 3, 2015

Richmond

Jan. 27, 2015

V540 Family Assistance Center Training

Feb. 18, 2015

Cedar Bluff

Feb. 11, 2015

V540 Family Assistance Center Training

Feb. 19, 2015

Roanoke

Feb. 12, 2015

G288 Volunteer and Donations Management

Mar. 11-12, 2015

Newport News

Mar. 4, 2015

MGT 404 Sports and Special Events Incident Management (TEEX)

May 19-20, 2015

Fairfax

May 4, 2015

* Open to Virginia Emergency Response Team (VERT) and prospective VERT members only.