Homeland Security

Office for Bombing Prevention

The Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) leads the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) efforts to implement the National Policy for Countering Improvised Explosive Devices (PDF) (National Counter-IED policy) and enhance the nation’s ability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and mitigate the use of explosives against critical infrastructure; the private sector; and federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial entities.

Learn more about the Office for Bombing Prevention

Contact by email at obp@hq.dhs.gov

Registration will close 2 business days prior to the scheduled start date. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

AWR-333 — Improvised Explosive Device Construction and Classification (IED-CC)

Provides an overview of the construction and classification of IEDs. Participants will acquire basic knowledge of IEDs, including their function, components, classifications, and how they are constructed. [75 Min]

All times listed are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

December 9
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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December 15
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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December 17
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM

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January 6
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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January 12
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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January 14
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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January 20
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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January 26
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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January 28
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM

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February 9
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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February 11
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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February 17
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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February 23
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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February 25
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM

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March 3
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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March 9
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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March 11
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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March 17
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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March 23
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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March 25
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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March 31
4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

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AWR-337 — Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Explosive Effects Mitigation (IED-EEM)

Introduces participants to the effects of detonations and details the difference between blast, thermal/incendiary, and fragmentation effects and the destructive consequences of each on various targets. It also describes security measures and best practices that can help prevent or mitigate explosive effects. [75 Min]

All times listed are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

December 9
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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December 15
4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

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December 17
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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January 6
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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January 12
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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January 14
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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January 20
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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January 26
4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

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January 28
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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February 9
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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February 11
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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February 17
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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February 23
4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

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February 25
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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March 3
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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March 9
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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March 11
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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March 17
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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March 23
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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March 25
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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March 31
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM

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AWR-338 — Homemade Explosive (HME) and Precursor Awareness (HME-P)

Provides a basic understanding on HMEs and common precursor materials. Participants will define HMEs, explain the considerations perpetrators have when evaluating whether or not to use HMEs as the explosive for an attack, and identify common precursor chemicals and materials used to make HMEs. [75 Min]

All times listed are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

December 9
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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December 15
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM

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December 17
4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

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January 6
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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January 12
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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January 14
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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January 20
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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January 26
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM

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January 28
4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

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February 9
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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February 11
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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February 17
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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February 23
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM

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February 25
4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

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March 3
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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March 9
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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March 11
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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March 17
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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March 23
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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March 25
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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March 31
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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AWR-334 — Introduction to the Terrorist Attack Cycle (ITAC)

Introduces a conceptual model of common steps that terrorists take in planning and executing terrorist attacks. Participants will acquire basic knowledge of how terrorists operate and be better able to counter potential attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by being able to identify the signs of a possible attack and responding appropriately and effectively. [105 Min]

All times listed are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

December 8
2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

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December 10
2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

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December 16
6:00 PM to 7:45 PM

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January 5
2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

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January 7
2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

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January 13
2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

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January 19
2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

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January 21
2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

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January 27
6:00 PM to 7:45 PM

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February 10
2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

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February 16
2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

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February 18
2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

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February 24
6:00 PM to 7:45 PM

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March 2
2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

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March 4
2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

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March 10
2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

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March 16
2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

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March 18
2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

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March 24
2:00 PM to 3:45 PM

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March 30
6:00 PM to 7:45 PM

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AWR-340 — Protective Measures Awareness (PMA)

Introduces participants to identifying and filling facility security gaps and provides foundational knowledge on risks, risk management, and the three rings of security: physical protective measures, procedural/technical protective measures, and intelligence protective measures. Participants will acquire the background knowledge needed to devise appropriate protective measures based on the varied and unique characteristics of individual facilities. [75 Min]

All times listed are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

December 8
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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December 10
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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December 16
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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January 5
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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January 7
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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January 13
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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January 19
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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January 21
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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January 27
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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February 10
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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February 16
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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February 18
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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February 24
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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March 2
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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March 4
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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March 10
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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March 16
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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March 18
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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March 24
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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March 30
4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

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AWR-335 — Response to Suspicious Behaviors and Items for Bombing Prevention (RSBI)

Provides an overview of appropriate responses to suspicious behaviors and items by differentiating normal and abnormal behaviors and highlighting appropriate responses to potential terrorist or criminal activity. It also discusses the differences between unattended and suspicious items, and the responses for each situation. [75 Min]

All times listed are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

December 8
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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December 10
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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December 16
4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

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January 5
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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January 7
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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January 13
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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January 19
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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January 21
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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January 27
4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

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February 10
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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February 16
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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February 18
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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February 24
4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

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March 2
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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March 4
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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March 10
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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March 16
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

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March 18
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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March 24
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

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March 30
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

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AWR-358 dL — Hazardous Materials Awareness Distance Learning

AWR-358 dL Hazardous Materials Awareness Distance Learning course provides students from all backgrounds with knowledge and practical experience in essential, awareness-level hazardous materials competencies as defined by NFPA® 1072: Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications and NFPA 472: Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents. The course provides training to proficiency in identifying hazardous, utilizing the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Emergency Response Guidebook to identify hazardous materials risks and protective actions, utilizing hazard communication documents to identify hazardous materials risks protective actions, and determining awareness-level personal and public protective actions.

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AWR-358-dL-R — Hazardous Materials Awareness Refresher

AWR-358-R dL Hazardous Materials Awareness Refresher Distance Learning course provides students with the refresher annual training necessary to maintain a Hazardous Materials Awareness-Level certification. The course provides students from all backgrounds with knowledge and practical experience in essential, awareness-level hazardous materials competencies as defined by NFPA® 1072: Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications and NFPA 472: Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents. The course provides training to proficiency in identifying hazardous, utilizing the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Emergency Response Guidebook to identify hazardous materials risks and protective actions, utilizing hazard communication documents to identify hazardous materials risks protective actions, and determining awareness-level personal and public protective actions.

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AWR-903 — Bomb Threat Preparedness and Response

The Bomb Threat Preparedness and Response course is an online independent study training. It uses interactive exercises and case histories of what actually happened during bombing incidents to familiarize participants with the steps necessary to prepare for and respond to a bomb threat.

This 60 Minute Independent Study Training (IST) is a self-paced, web based course covering the following topics:

•Planning for a threat
•Receiving a threat
•After receiving a threat
•School facility considerations
•Office facility considerations
•Medical facility considerations
•Sports facility and mass gathering

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AWR-913-W — Bicycle Crowd Control Teams

AWR-913-W Bicycle Crowd Control Teams course provides students with information regarding the use of bicycles within crowd control teams. Basic concepts, formations, transitions, and logistical considerations are discussed.

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AWR-914-W — Personal Protective Equipment Considerations for Infectious Agents

The Personal Protective Equipment Considerations for Infectious Agents course is an online course that examines barrier precaution requirements for infectious agents. The course focuses on donning and doffing requirements, respiratory protection, safety, and shortage considerations for associated PPE during events involving infectious agents.

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AWR-915-W — Response Considerations During an Outbreak or Pandemic

The Response Considerations During an Outbreak or Pandemic course is an online course that examines responder/receiver procedures during an outbreak or pandemic. The course also examines considerations for managing contact with a person known or suspected of being exposed.

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AWR-922 W — Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response Awareness Course

AWR-922-W Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response course provides students with an introduction to the special circumstances environmental health responders may face and tasks they may perform during emergency preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disasters. The course also provides information on the procedures for protecting environmental health responders, other response partners, and the public during all phases of disaster response and recovery.

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AWR-928-W — Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex

The AWR-928-W Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex course is designed to help you understand the Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex (NRIA).

At the end of the first couse, you will be able to:

Describe the overall purpose of the NRIA and the policies that govern its use.
Describe the roles and responsibilities of agencies involved in the management of nuclear/radiological incidents.
Describe the types of incidents for which it would be activated and the concept of operations for a response.

This lesson should take approximately 120 minutes to complete.

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Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) Awareness Courses

Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) courses provide general awareness level counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) information to a broad audience through an on-line virtual training experience with a live instructor. These courses enhance participants’ awareness and capability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and mitigate attacks that use IEDs against people, critical infrastructure, and other soft targets. Perfect for participants with time availability constraints, they can be taken as stand-alone courses or serve as prerequisites for many of the instructor-led courses provided by the Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP).

For more information on our courses please visit the Bombing Prevention Training page on dhs.gov.

Instructions

To register select the desired course from the schedule and click apply Note: Registration will close 2 business days prior to the scheduled start date
Two business days prior to training, you will receive an email with additional information:
- Course-specific info
- On-Line Virtual Classroom link and login instructions
- Phone Bridge number and pin
Instructors will validate the registration during login
Post course survey will be required to obtain a certificate of training

Equipment Requirements

To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

A phone (landline or cellular) will be necessary to call into the Phone Bridge.

Participation via the On-Line Virtual Classroom and the Phone Bridge is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.