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Cooperating Technical Partners 101



Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) 101, which is also referred to as **course number IS-2101**, is a self-paced eLearning course for beginners.



alert - infoVisit training.fema.gov to access CTP 101.



The CTP 101 course is open to all. The value of the course may vary for each user level.



**Prospective CTPs: (Pre-partnership evaluation) –**explore the basics of the CTP Program to understand if the Program is a good fit for your organization. Obtain the course completion certificate to become eligible to be a CTP.**New CTPs: (1-3 years) –** gain a detailed overview of the program from funding basics to the future of the program. New CTPs gain a basic understanding of program elements, functions, terms, concepts, and helpful tools.**Mid-Level CTPs: (4-10 years) –** review of program basis, clarification of foundational concepts, exploration of available tools and resources, introduction to evolution and program direction.**Senior CTPs: (more than ten years) –** review of program basics, clarification of concepts, program evolution details, and direction.Requirements for Completion



To complete the course, students must pass the final assessment with a 75% or higher. Students may repeat the assessment immediately (or as needed) to achieve a passing score.



CTP Special Topics Course



FEMA hosts the CTP: Special Topics (E241) training twice yearly at FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI) in Emmitsburg, Maryland. View the current year course training schedule. The course is held twice annually in person at:



National Emergency Training Center16825 South Seton AvenueEmmitsburg, Maryland 21727-8998



From time to time, FEMA also hosts CTP–related training that can be accessed remotely. Training is available through live webinars (also recorded and stored in the training library located on the CTP Collaboration Center) and eLearning. Refer to the CTP 101 eLearning course information in the previous section.



About the Course



The CTP: Special Topics (E241) is an invitation-only course. To receive approval from EMI Admissions, potential participants must receive a pre-approval letter from the CTP National Coordinator. If interested in attending, you should contact your FEMA Regional CTP Coordinator.



View the **course description** on FirstResponderTraining.gov. Enter course number E0241 in the search field at the top of the page.**Course schedules** are listed in the EMI catalog.Visit the EMI website for information on applying for a **residential course**.Sign up for the CTP Monthly to get **emails on available training**.Intended Audience



This course is designed specifically for states, tribal/territorial nations, regional agencies and local communities that are participating in the CTP Program. The *CTP: Special Topics (E241)* is typically geared toward CTP Program participants who are playing an active role in the flood hazard mapping process but is sometimes also open to Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (MAP) program staff, State National Flood Insurance Program Coordinators and others.



Requirements



CTP organizations must have an active partnership agreement, individuals must complete the current year’s Special Topics course interest survey, receive a pre-approval letter from the CTP National Coordinator, submit a resident course application to National Emergency Training Center (NETC) Admissions at EMI.



How to Register



To register for the CTP Special Topics Course, applicants must complete the course interest survey distributed annually. After completing the survey, applicants will receive a pre-approval letter signed by the FEMA National CTP Coordinator. Applicants must then apply to EMI through the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) Admissions Office. NETC will respond with approval or denial via email.



Use the online-application portal to apply to EMI through the National Emergency Training Center Admissions Office.The pre-approval letter **must**be attached to the application or Admissions will not approve the applicationTuition Fees



For the *CTP: Special Topics (E241)* at EMI, there are no tuition fees for eligible applicants. All instruction, course materials and housing are provided at no cost. Participants are responsible for the cost of the meals provided and for personal, incidental expenses. (All students attending EMI courses are required to purchase a campus meal ticket for the period of their course.)



Students from state and local governments will be eligible for reimbursement for one round-trip fare by common carrier (economy coach class or lesser accommodations) for each session attended; first class and business class airline tickets will not be refunded. Airline tickets must be presented at registration. Students within driving distance traveling by privately owned vehicle will be reimbursed the current federal mileage or the state ceiling, whichever is less.



Additional information regarding fees and stipends can be found in the current National Emergency Training Center Welcome Package. Contractors may attend the Special Topics course, however:



Travel costs are NOT reimbursed.On campus lodging is covered once the contractor is officially registered as a student in the course, through NETC admissions.Meal costs are the responsibility of the contractor as they must purchase a campus meal ticket for the period of the course.Application Deadlines



Application deadlines will vary from course offering to course offering. For more information on registration deadlines refer to your course invitation for specific information or contact the CTP Coordinator.



Submit your application to:



Admissions Office, Room I-216National Emergency Training Center16825 South Seton AvenueEmmitsburg, MD 21727-8998Phone: (301) 447-1035Fax: (301) 447-1658netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov



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Training Resources on the CTP Collaboration Center



The CTP Collaboration Center houses tools, resources, and important information accessible to CTPs, FEMA staff and contractors. It serves as your one-stop-shop for accessing learning resources, trainings, and webinars.



There are several important training resources are accessible from the CTP Collaboration Center Training page, including:



Webinars spanning technical, communications and program management topics.Learning Self-Assessment Tool, which is used to identify CTP and FEMA Staff roles and map them to recommended competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities). **NOTE: FEMA is updating its Learning Self-Assessment Tool. This space will be updated when it is available.**CTP 101Graphic
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