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
Training Module
Duration
Link to training and materials
ICS4ICS Overview Training
Prepares you to attend an ICS4ICS exercise
2 hours
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
Type 4 Courses
Training Course
Duration
Cost
Type of 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 Complex Incidents
(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 Complex Incidents - 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.
"I became the Cyber Incident Commander at Rockwell Automation. My ICS4ICS Incident Commander credentials helped me stand out during the application process and enabled me to talk directly to what was needed to fulfill the role. I feel that it made a massive difference and ultimately led to me being selected for the position."
- Daniel Swann, Cyber Incident Commander for Rockwell Automation
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.
- No application is required
- After completing FEMA Training required for Type 4, Watch this video.
- Type 3 credentials allow people to work on more complex incidents.
Role
Applications
Incident Commander
Operations Section Chief
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
Credentialing Instructions
The ICS4ICS Adjudication Committee process steps can be accessed by clicking here
This is the process the ICS4ICS Adjudication Committee will follow to approve credentials:
- Review each candidate’s application package (position passbook)
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- Application package is presented to members of the Adjudication Committee
- Quorum rules require 80% of Adjudication Committee to be present
- Members review the applications and identify any areas of deficiency
- Members vote to approve the application or reject the application or accept the application with deficiencies to be remediated in a stated timeframe
- Applicant is informed of a “Go” or “Go with Condition” decision
- Approved packages will be retained
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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Work Force Development Tools and Resources
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