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Emergency Exercise & Training Coordinator

Emergency Exercise & Training Coordinator

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Design, deliver, and evaluate exercises that build capability, test plans, and ensure teams are ready for real events. Participants will learn proven approaches to make exercises realistic, meaningful, and worth the investment.

Course Content

Establishing Your Emergency Exercise & Training Coordinator Role
11 Topics
1 Quiz
Welcome: Introduction to the Emergency Exercise & Training Coordinator Program
Understanding Your Role as Emergency Exercise & Training Coordinator
Explaining the Emergency Exercise & Training Role Clearly to Stakeholders
Clarifying Differences: Training, Drills, Exercises, and Real Events
Moving from “Exercises for Compliance” to “Exercises for Real Readiness”
Tying Exercises Directly to EOPs, COOPs, and Risk Assessments
Using Exercises to Meet CMS, Joint Commission, and HSEEP Without Losing Focus
Building a Readiness Program That Creates Real-World Improvements
Tailoring Your Exercise Coordinator Role for City, County, Health, and School Systems
Coordinating Effectively Across Planning, Operations, and Compliance Teams
Gaining Trust and Buy-In from Senior Leaders and Operational Staff
Gaining Trust and Buy-In
Designing Exercises That Drive Real-World Readiness
9 Topics
1 Quiz
Designing Exercises Based on Real-World Goals and Limitations, Not Templates
Selecting the Right Exercise Type: Discussion-Based vs. Operations-Based
Integrating Lessons from Past Exercises and Actual Events
Matching Exercise Scenarios to Identified Hazards, Capabilities, and Gaps
Defining Clear, Actionable Objectives and Success Criteria for Exercises
Selecting Participants That Reflect Actual Coordination Challenges
Using Hazard Data and Real Incidents to Guide Exercise Design
Designing Exercises That Directly Support Strategic Goals and Metrics
Securing Leadership and Staff Buy-In for Exercises That Matter
Securing Exercise Buy-In
Facilitating Exercises That Strengthen Emergency Capabilities
9 Topics
1 Quiz
Leading Tabletop Exercises That Drive Decisions and Honest Dialogue
Managing Dominant Voices, Silence, and Unproductive Debates Effectively
Creating Safe, No-Blame Environments That Identify Real Gaps
Quickly Establishing Clear Drill Objectives, Roles, and Timelines
Managing Drill Flow Smoothly With Minimal Staff and Time
Conducting Rapid, Impactful Debriefs Without Losing Momentum
Planning Complex Exercises with Clearly Defined Roles, Scenarios, and Scope
Coordinating Injects, Facilitation, and Evaluation Across Multiple Agencies
Maintaining Shared Focus on Readiness (Not Competing Agendas)
Maintaining Readiness Focus
Creating After-Action Reports That Lead to Real Improvements
9 Topics
1 Quiz
Using a Simple Template to Clearly Capture Strengths, Gaps, and Decisions
Prioritizing Observations Clearly: Deciding What to Include and Exclude
Coordinating Input from Facilitators, Evaluators, and Participants Effectively
Converting After-Action Reports into Clear Recommendations with Ownership and Timelines
Connecting Exercise Findings to Policy, Training, and Facility Investments
Leveraging After-Action Reports to Justify Funding, Support, and Change
Facilitating No-Blame After-Action Reviews That Surface Real Insights
Framing Improvements as Shared Accountability, Not Personal Failure
Ensuring After-Action Reports Lead to Real Follow-Up
Making AARs Lead to Action
Building and Managing Multi-Year Exercise and Training Programs
9 Topics
1 Quiz
Drafting a Multi-Year Exercise Plan That Matches Local Hazards and Capability Gaps
Incorporating Input Effectively from Agencies, Departments, and Partners
Using Your TEP as a Coordination, Communication, and Funding Tool
Meeting Regulatory Exercise Requirements Without Sacrificing Flexibility
Matching Exercises Strategically to Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Operations
Combining Large-Scale Exercises with Quick Drills and Refresher Training
Creating a Simple System to Track Progress, Lessons Learned, and Outcomes
Using Exercises as Momentum Builders Instead of One-Off Events
Communicating Exercise Outcomes Clearly to Leadership and the Community
Communicating Exercise Outcomes
Adapting Exercises for Real-World Constraints and Challenges
4 Topics
Designing Impactful Exercises on Tight Budgets and Short Timelines
Reusing Exercise Scenarios and Tools Without Losing Participant Interest
Training Internal Staff to Run Effective Drills Independently
Closing: Sustaining Excellence in Emergency Exercises and Training