Independent Study Program (ISP)

ISP Courses

The Professional Development Series includes seven Emergency Management Institute independent study courses that provide a well-rounded set of fundamentals for those in the emergency management profession. Many students build on this foundation to develop their careers.

Students who complete all the courses will receive a PDS Certificate of Completion.

Course Name:
Exercise Design
Course Code:
IS-139
Delivery Type:
Self-Study
Course Name:
Principles of Emergency Management
Course Code:
IS-230
Delivery Type:
Self-Study
Course Name:
Emergency Planning
Course Code:
IS-235
Delivery Type:
Self-Study
Course Name:
Leadership & Influence
Course Code:
IS-240
Delivery Type:
Self-Study
Course Name:
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Course Code:
IS-241
Delivery Type:
Self-Study
Course Name:
Effective Communication
Course Code:
IS-242
Delivery Type:
Self-Study
Course Name:
Developing and Managing Volunteers
Course Code:
IS-244
Delivery Type:
Self-Study