STEP 1

Go to:
http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.aspThis page will list all Independent Study Programs available. There are several other programs besides the NIMS courses that you can take later.

STEP 2

On the http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp page, scroll down to find the course you need to take. If this is your first course, scroll to IS-700 and click on the blue text link labeled "National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction."

IS-700  National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System, I-100 Do not take the courses that end in HC (Health Care), LE (Law Enforcement) or PW (Public Works). You may take these later but they are not needed.
IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS-800.B National Response Framework, An Introduction
I-300 & 400 are only available in classroom settings

2A.

2B.

Direct Links to courses

Page containing all IS classes courses

STEP 3

3A

3B

3C

STEP 4

After taking the test, you will prompted for information to complete your certificate

Return to ICS/NIMS Downloads & Links

Or procede to 2B.