Emergency Drills & Crisis Simulation Course

Plan emergency exercises that connect organisational risks to measurable learning objectives. This four-day course covers scenario design, tabletop and functional exercises, full-scale drill coordination, evaluation and corrective action.

Duration4 days
FormatPublic or in-house
Programme16 practical modules
HRD CorpEligibility on request
CertificateParticipation (public class)
ISD Solution workshop participants posing with their certificates
Practical outcomeEmergency exercise evaluation and corrective action planning
Emergency preparedness

Course overview

This course teaches emergency managers how to design, execute, and evaluate high-impact crisis training exercises. From tabletop discussions to full-scale multi-agency live drills, attendees will gain master-level skills in exercise design, inject management, performance evaluation, and action planning.

Programme: Integrated Emergency Drill & Crisis Simulation 2030: Tabletop Exercise, Full-Scale Drill, Evaluation & Lessons Learned

What you will learn

  • Design realistic emergency drill scenarios aligned with organizational risks.
  • Manage exercise injects and exercise control (EXCON) effectively.
  • Evaluate response performance objectively using standardized metrics.
  • Translate drill debriefs into actionable Corrective Action Plans (CAP).

Course outline

Explore the 16 modules covered in the programme. The sequence and emphasis can be tailored to participant needs.

Day 1: Emergency Exercise Design & Planning Methodology

  1. Principles of Exercise Design (ISO 22398 / Homeland Security HSEEP)

    • Needs Assessment & Setting Measurable Exercise Objectives

      • Developing Exercise Documentation: Master Scenario Events List (MSEL)

        • Logistics, Safety Planning & Risk Control for Live Exercises

          Day 2: Conducting Tabletop (TTX) & Functional Exercises

          1. Facilitating High-Engagement Tabletop Exercises (TTX)

            • Simulating Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Decision-Making

              • Managing Exercise Injects & Dynamic Scenario Escalation

                • Integrating Digital Simulators & Immersive Media into Drills

                  Day 3: Full-Scale Live Drill Execution & Controller Operations

                  1. Managing Full-Scale Live Field Exercises safely

                    • Roles and Conduct of Exercise Controllers (EXCON) & Simulators

                      • Safety Officer Protocols & Emergency Stop Procedures during Drills

                        • Multi-Agency Participation & First Responder Coordination

                          Day 4: Performance Evaluation, Debriefing & Continuous Improvement

                          1. Data Collection & Performance Evaluation Frameworks

                            • Facilitating Hot Debriefs & Cold Debriefing Sessions

                              • Writing Comprehensive After-Action Reports (AAR)

                                • Developing & Tracking Corrective Action Plans (CAP) to Completion

                                  Put it into practice

                                  Emergency exercise evaluation and corrective action planning

                                  Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application. Confirm exercise formats, equipment and delivery arrangements with ISDS before booking.

                                  Who this course is for

                                  Emergency managers, exercise designers, controllers and evaluators responsible for organisational drills and multi-agency crisis exercises.

                                  Before you join

                                  Identify your role, learning objectives and a relevant workplace scenario. Use anonymised material for discussion. Confirm prerequisites, equipment and exercise arrangements with ISDS before booking.

                                  How to join this Emergency Drills & Crisis Simulation course in Malaysia

                                  Design, coordinate and evaluate emergency exercises from tabletop discussions to full-scale crisis simulations. Ask ISDS about the next public session or a four-day in-house programme. Share your participant roles, site context and preferred dates so the delivery and fees can be confirmed.

                                  • Public class: Join a small group of 3–10 participants at a professional venue, with direct trainer interaction and a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about the next available session.
                                  • In-house training: Arrange the 4-day course for your team at your office or chosen location, shaped around your objectives and participant profile.
                                  • HRD Corp (HRDF) arrangements: Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.
                                  • Fees and dates: Request a quotation with your preferred dates and number of participants. ISD Solution is based in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.

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                                  Your trainer

                                  Dr Jude Selvaraj Joseph

                                  A master trainer and consultant with more than 25 years of corporate experience across education, hospitality, logistics and supply chain. His work connects leadership, people development and operational improvement.

                                  Trainer availability is confirmed for each programme.

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                                  Questions about Emergency Drills & Crisis Simulation

                                  Does the course cover both tabletop exercises and full-scale drills?

                                  Yes. Separate days cover tabletop and functional exercises, then full-scale field exercise coordination. The final day covers performance evidence, debriefing, after-action reports and tracking corrective action plans.

                                  Who should attend Emergency Drills & Crisis Simulation training?

                                  Emergency managers, exercise designers, controllers and evaluators responsible for organisational drills and multi-agency crisis exercises.

                                  Who teaches Emergency Drills & Crisis Simulation?

                                  Dr Jude Selvaraj Joseph is the assigned trainer. Trainer availability is confirmed with your programme arrangements.

                                  How is this programme delivered?

                                  Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application. Confirm exercise formats, equipment and delivery arrangements with ISDS before booking.

                                  How long is the Emergency Drills & Crisis Simulation course?

                                  The course runs for 4 days. Ask ISDS about the next public session or an in-house schedule for your team.

                                  Is the Emergency Drills & Crisis Simulation course HRDF claimable?

                                  Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.

                                  Will I receive a certificate for the Emergency Drills & Crisis Simulation course?

                                  Public-class participants receive a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about certificate arrangements for in-house training.

                                  How much does the Emergency Drills & Crisis Simulation course cost?

                                  Ask for a quotation or an in-house proposal. Share your course, team size and preferred dates, and we will confirm the format, fees, inclusions and any HRD Corp claim arrangements.

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                                  Integrated Emergency Drill & Crisis Simulation 2030: Tabletop Exercise, Full-Scale Drill, Evaluation & Lessons Learned

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