Training

Disaster Management Interoperability Services

Instruction Materials, Modes, and Tracks:

With the exception of the two practical exercise scripts, DMIS teaching materials consist of Microsoft PowerPoint slides and notes pages. When taught in classroom mode, the instructor speaks to the points on the slides using the notes pages; students interact in discussions and exercises. When self-instructing, the student only reads the notes pages while viewing associated slides. Since the objective of DMIS is collaborative information sharing, classroom instruction is more effective. Self-instruction is a faster option that recognizes the high training demand for other skills already experienced by most responders.

Track	Course Sequence	Training Hours	Estimated Hours if Self-instructed
TRAINER	1) Introduction to DMIS	2	1
	2) COG Cookbook	3	1.5
	3) DMIS Software Installation	1	.5
	4) Getting Started	.5	.3
	5) DMIS Administration	1	.5
	6) DMIS Operations	7	3
	7) Practical Exercises (2)	7	6
	Total TRAINER training hours	*21.5*	*12.8*
PLANNER	1) Introduction to DMIS	2	1
	2) COG Cookbook	3	1.5
	Total PLANNER training hours	5	*2.5*
ADMINISTRATOR	1) Introduction to DMIS	2	1
	2) COG Cookbook	3	1.5
	3) DMIS Software Installation	1	.5
	4) Getting Started	.5	.3
	5) DMIS Administration	1	5
	Total ADMINISTRATOR training hours	7.5	3.8
OPERATOR	1) Introduction to DMIS	2	1
	2) Getting Started	.5	.3
	3) DMIS Tools	7	3
	4) Practical Exercises (2)	7	6
	Total OPERATOR training hours	*16.5*	*10.3*

Tracks

The DMIS Training Tracks consist of recommended courses which prepare you for a specific role such as:

Trainers

Planners

Administrators

Operators