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4.8
Dispatcher
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.

4.6
Dispatcher
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
Dispatcher
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
Dispatcher
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
Dispatcher
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.

4.7
Dispatcher
Civilian, Executive Office Of Public Safety & Security (MA) Aug 7, 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.

Understanding how all the functions work together.

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

Not all elements were applicable to my function.

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

Fascinating course.

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

Always looking to enhance. what happens after the crisis in a comms role.

4.8
Dispatcher
Civilian, Massachusetts Department Of Fire Services (MA) Aug 7, 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.

Gained a much greater understanding of incident/area command.

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

The wind-up before activation (as a PIO, I didn't have a lot to do besides monitor radio traffic).

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

This was a great course.

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

Further PIO training that will be consistent with NIMS/ICS.

4.8
Dispatcher
Officer, Lake In The Hills Police Department (IL) Jun 18, 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.

Practice of PIO.

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

None of it - it was all useful.

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

Great course.

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

All training regarding this is welcome.

4.6
Dispatcher
Civilian, Huntley Police Department (IL) Jun 18, 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.

Learning terms, seeing the different areas of a response.

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.

N/a.

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

N/a.

4.5
Dispatcher
Lieutenant, North Little Rock Police Department (AR) Jun 11, 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.

As the PIO I was exposed to routine incidents all the way up to complex multi site incidents. While the class did not address PIO needs specifically I learned a great deal and was able to think more deeply in order to prepare and think ahead to prepare initial statements.

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

There is never a least valuable in training every aspect is a learning opportunity.

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

I don't have any improvement comments.

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

Master PIO courses.

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


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