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4.9
Civilian, Columbia Fire Department (MO) Oct 28, 2024
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

The practical portions for sure. I'm new to this field so I felt it was valuable experience.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

The lectures, but only because I have a short attention span. They weren't that bad to be honest.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Sometimes the powerpoints did not follow along with the participant guide, which got confusing. But the instructors were still able to teach effectively.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

More communications training!.

5.0
Officer, Columbia Police Department (MO) Oct 28, 2024
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

The practical.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

None of it.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

None.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Unknown.

5.0
Sergeant, Flagstaff Police Department (AZ) Oct 21, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Practicals.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

N/A.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Some videos would be entertaining.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

PIO related classes.

5.0
Firefighter, Abilene Fire Department (KS) Oct 1, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

ALL of the hands-on scenarios.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

It was all valuable.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

This was the best FEMA class I've ever taken.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

More PIO training.

4.8
Civilian, Abilene Police Department (TX) Oct 1, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

The simulations and hands-on exercises really put you in the mindset of exercising real-world situations.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

I struggled catching up with first responder language. I would have liked to have a little more education and context coming into the course. My position primarily resides in government administration and a lot of the language wasn't second nature.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

I think having everyone pause to listen to the media briefings or doing those at the end may be helpful for context of what is going out to the public.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

I am going to Basic PIO training with FEMA in December. I'm hoping this course enhances my knowledge for that training.

5.0
Civilian, Abilene Police Department (TX) Oct 1, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

The scenarious were invaluable.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Not sure.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Loved this training and need more of them.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Specifically the PIO portion since that's what I deal with on a daily basis.

4.6
Trooper, Pennsylvania State Police (PA) Sep 4, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

The practical exercises. Actually using the skills that were learned.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Extended lunch breaks. Too long.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

N/A.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

N/A.

4.1
Trooper, Pennsylvania State Police (PA) Sep 4, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

The press conferences due to this being my job.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Some of the higher command duties.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Shorter lunch and breaks.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Anything law enforcement related.

5.0
Director, City of Pearsall, TX (TX) Aug 21, 2024
ASIM Basic
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Learning from trainers in our community.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

None.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Student did not leave a written comment.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Student did not leave a written comment.

5.0
Civilian, Oficina De Prensa De Ponce (PR) Aug 7, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After

ANTES del curso, calificaría mis conocimientos, habilidades y capacidades como

Poco (2).

DESPUÉS del curso, calificaría mis conocimientos, habilidades y capacidades como

Intermedio (4).

El contenido del curso apoyó los objetivos de aprendizaje.

De acuerdo (4).

Los materiales del curso y las ayudas didácticas transmitieron eficazmente el contenido del curso.

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

El tiempo asignado para lograr los objetivos del curso fue adecuado. (Si es demasiado largo o demasiado corto, explíquelo en otros comentarios o sugerencias por escrito).

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

El curso contenía actividades útiles para practicar y reforzar los objetivos de aprendizaje.

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

Los instructores estaban preparados para la clase.

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

Los instructores demostraron un conocimiento profundo del contenido del curso.

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

Los instructores pudieron responder las preguntas de forma clara y comprensible.

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

Los instructores llevaron a cabo la capacitación de manera hábil y competente.

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

Los instructores alentaron la participación de los estudiantes.

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

Los instructores fomentaron un ambiente de aprendizaje positivo y estimulante.

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

Los instructores utilizaron el tiempo de instrucción de manera eficaz.

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

Los instructores cubrieron todos los objetivos de aprendizaje del curso.

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

El curso me brindó los conocimientos y habilidades que necesito para realizar el trabajo para el cual estoy recibiendo esta capacitación.

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

Según la formación recibida, soy plenamente capaz de aplicar las habilidades que aprendí en este curso.

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

Los ejercicios prácticos mejoraron el aprendizaje de los contenidos del curso. (Responda sólo si el curso incluyó ejercicios prácticos).

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

El contenido del curso fue apropiado para alguien dentro de mi campo profesional.

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

El contenido del curso era apropiado para alguien con mi nivel de experiencia.

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

En general, el contenido del curso cumplió con mis necesidades y expectativas.

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

En general, el desempeño de los instructores cumplió con mis necesidades y expectativas.

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

En general, el curso aumentó mis conocimientos, habilidades y habilidades.

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

Recomendaría este curso a mis compañeros.

Totalmente de acuerdo (5).

¿Qué parte(s) del curso fue MÁS valiosa para usted? Por favor explique por qué.

Redactando comunicados para que salga la informacion a la ciudadania.

¿Qué parte(s) del curso fue MENOS valiosa para usted? Por favor explique por qué.

Todo el material la encontre util y valioso.

Proporcione cualquier otro comentario o sugerencia que tenga para mejorar este curso.

Aplicar mas presion en las escenas para simular el estres de la situacion.

¿Qué otra formación es más importante para usted ahora que ha completado este curso?

Siento que aprendi como responder ante una situacion de tirador activo.

*Unedited comments (including typos and spelling) written by students in their course evaluation


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