Introduction to Continuity of Operations (ICS 546)
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You will receive 0.5 credit (CE) upon completion of this course.
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Course Description
This web-based course is designed for a broad audience - from senior managers to those involved directly involved in the continuity of operations (COOP) planning effort. The class provides a working knowledge of the COOP guidance found in Federal Preparedness Circular 65, Federal Executive Branch Continuity of Operations and provides activities to enhance your COOP program. Topics include an overview of: essential functions, delegations of authority, succession planning, alternate facilities, interoperable communications, vital records and databases and human capital.
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Course Outline
- Implementing COOP plans within12 hours of activation.
- Sustained operations for up to 30 days.
- Regularly scheduled testing, training, and exercising of personnel, equipment, systems, processes, and procedures.
- Provide regular risk analysis of current alternate operating facilities.
- Locate alternate facilities in areas where the ability to initiate, maintain, and terminate COOP is optimal.
- Take advantage of existing agency field infrastructures and give consideration to other options.
- Development, maintenance, and review of COOP capabilities using a Multi-Year Strategy and Program Management Plan.
- Anticipate events and necessary response actions.
- Adapt to sudden changes in the operational environment.
- Improve their performance through the identification of essential functions, work processes, and communication.
- Improve management controls by establishing measures for performance.
- Improve communication to support essential functions throughout the agency.
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| Language | English |
| Course Length | 5.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | Six (6) months |
| Continuing Education Credits | 0.5 |
| Instructor | Self Study |
| Vendor | Kirkwood Community College |
| Course Certification | 5-hr Certification of Completion |
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