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ABCs of Temporary Emergency Power
ABCs of Temporary Emergency Power. Free FEMA Independent Study course IS-815, awarded 0.2 IACET CEU.
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Active Shooter Leadership
Active Shooter Leadership. Free FEMA Independent Study course IS-917, awarded 0.1 IACET CEU.
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Active Shooter Prevention: You Can Make a Difference
Active Shooter Prevention: You Can Make a Difference. Free FEMA Independent Study course IS-904, awarded 0.1 IACET CEU.
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Active Shooter: What You Can Do
Active Shooter: What You Can Do. Free FEMA Independent Study course IS-907.a, awarded 0.1 IACET CEU.
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An Introduction to Exercises
An Introduction to Exercises. Free FEMA Independent Study course IS-120.c, awarded 0.3 IACET CEU.
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An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
An Introduction to Hazardous Materials. Free FEMA Independent Study course IS-5.a, awarded 1 IACET CEU.
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An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
An Introduction to the National Incident Management System. Free FEMA Independent Study course IS-700.b, awarded 0.4 IACET CEU.
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Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness
Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness. Free FEMA Independent Study course IS-10.a, awarded 0.4 IACET CEU.
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Animals in Disasters: Community Planning
Animals in Disasters: Community Planning. Free FEMA Independent Study course IS-11.a, awarded 0.4 IACET CEU.
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Anticipating Hazardous Weather & Community Risk, 2nd Edition
Anticipating Hazardous Weather & Community Risk, 2nd Edition. Free FEMA Independent Study course IS-271.a, awarded 0.9 IACET CEU.
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Applications of GIS for Emergency Management
Applications of GIS for Emergency Management. Free FEMA Independent Study course IS-922.a, awarded 0.3 IACET CEU.
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Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions
Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions. Free FEMA Independent Study course IS-2200, awarded 0.4 IACET CEU.
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Compare the credits in this collection
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| Credit type | Recorded amount | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| IACET CEUCEU | 0.05–1.6 CEUs | 124 |
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This collection contains 124 current courses with no separate reporting fee identified. Every included course has $0 learning, assessment and certificate costs. A provider may also sell other courses; the whole external catalog is not assumed to be free.
Will these credits count for public administration professionals?
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