Prior to attending CERT training,  all trainees are required to take IS-315 - "CERT and the Incident Commands System."   CERT members are strongly encouraged to complete the other courses listed here in order to be NIMS compliant. However...None of the others are required.  To view ALL available FEMA on-line Independent Study courses, click here. There are no charges for any of these courses.  Also, please note that these courses are updated by FEMA from time to time.  You can check the date on the FEMA course page.