Millie Starliper

Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified or Unclassified Information

DOD training that provides an overview of what unauthorized disclosure (UD) is, including types of UD and some common misconceptions. The course also discusses types of damage caused by UD and the relevant sanctions.

Privacy at DHS: Protecting Personal Information

DHS training that provides PII safeguarding best practices in DHS working environments.

Information Technology Security Awareness Training (Cyber Awareness Challenge)

DHS training that provides an understanding of technology security best practices and cybersecurity threat safeguards.

FEMA Independent Study (IS)-1014 Integrating 406 Mitigation into Public Assistance Grant

The FEMA IS 1014 course provides an overview of how to integrate Section 406 Hazard Mitigation into the Public Assistance grant application.

FEMA Independent Study (IS)-1000 Public Assistance Program and Eligibility

The Public Assistance Program and Eligibility course describes project eligibility requirements for Public Assistance Program grants.

CDBG-DR Program Launch: Action Plan to Project Implementation

The Office of Block Grant Assistance (OBGA) Disaster Recovery and Special Issues Division (DRSI) hosted a webinar series for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grantees to provide information on how to successfully and compliantly implement their projects projects.

The webinar discussed best practices and lessons learned in progressing from the Action Plan to projects getting implemented. It addressed topics such as staffing, systems, project management, quality assurance, and recordkeeping.

Unlocking Federal Disaster Assistance for Response during COVID19

Offered by ICF, this training details the ins and outs of funding for emergency protective measures.

Training Outline

Review funding that is available now to help you prepare.
Review funding that may become available after a disaster declaration.
Find out how to help educate and support stakeholders on the funding requirements.
Discuss the potential consequences that come from failing to prepare.

A hurricane could cause major complications for overburdened officials trying to navigate the trifecta of COVID-19, emergency operations, & federal funding requirements.

CDBG-MIT Webinar Series: Using FEMA’s Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) Toolkit

The Office of Block Grant Assistance (OBGA) Disaster Recovery and Special Issues Division (DRSI), in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), hosted a webinar to provide guidance to Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) grantees on using FEMA’s Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) Toolkit to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of planned mitigation projects.

Training Outline

CDBG-MIT requirements for demonstration of project benefits (including alternate demonstration of benefits)
How to download, launch, and input data into FEMA’s BCA Toolkit to demonstrate cost-effectiveness of planned mitigation projects
How to navigate the BCA Toolkit and access its Help Content and other FEMA BCA resources
How to generate project reports and export project files for inclusion in grant applications

Human-Centered Design

Enterprise Design Thinking is IBM’s approach to applying design thinking at the speed & scale a modern enterprise demands. It helps our teams not only form intent, but deliver outcomes – outcomes that advance the state of the art and improve the lives of the people they serve. These credentials were validated by IBM Design Global through course completion and real-world application, and against the criteria set by the Enterprise Design Thinking Center of Competence.

Practitioner Credential

Co-Creator Credential