Introduction to the Terrorist Attack Cycle Course (AWR-334)

The Introduction to the Terrorist Attack Cycle Course introduces common steps involved in planning and executing terrorist attacks. Participants are provided with the understanding of how to prevent, protect against, respond to, and mitigate attacks that use improvised explosive devices. 

This one and a half-hour Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) covers the following topics:

• What is a terrorist and identifying terrorism
• Understanding the terrorist attack cycle
• Countering terrorist attacks before they happen

Certifications and Accreditations 

• The Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) to award Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for this course: 0.1 CEU. 
• This course is nationally certified by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) organization for in-service Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).
• OBP is a preferred provider for the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM). This authorizes emergency managers (EM) to utilize this course toward the training requirements to maintain EM credentials. 
• OBP is a preferred Continuing Professional Education (CPE) provider for the ASIS International. This course counts toward training requirements to maintain security certifications.

Before You Attend: Registration Information

• To apply for a Federal Emergency Management Agency Student Identification Number (FEMA SID), complete the one-time registration process by visiting the link below. 

 https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/register 

• For assistance with your FEMA SID, contact the FEMA SID Help Desk at (866) 291-0696 or email below. 

FEMASIDHELP@cdpemail.dhs.gov 

Participants attending web-based deliveries will need the following to complete this course:

• Computer or mobile device
• Internet connection

For other OBP training, please visit Training. 

For more information or to request training, email us at OBPTraining@cisa.dhs.gov.