FEMA L-550: Continuity of Operations Program (COOP) Planner’s T-t-T

Objectives include:

• Correctly recognize the background and policy regarding continuity that affects development of continuity plans for reference in plan development.

• Develop a strategy to create a continuity plan using available requirements, guidance, and tools.

• Recognize and incorporate all the key elements of a viable continuity capability into an outline for their continuity plan.

• Explain 4 phases of continuity & relate their application to the continuity planning process in your org.

• Recognize factors that affect plan maintenance and distribution strategies based upon factors identified through best practices, requirements, and guidance.

• Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts & strategies for developing, implementing, and updating a continuity plan/adhering to requirements & guidance by passing the exam with at least a score of 70%

• Participants must have knowledge of COOP Programs and the Federal Continuity Directives 1 and 2.

Required Prerequisite: FEMA E/L-548 COOP Program Manager’s course or

IS-1300: Introduction to Continuity of Operations (https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspxcode=IS-1300)