Principles of Simulation Exercises

Prepare your organization for the unexpected with the Principles of Simulation Exercises course. Gain hands-on experience and practical tools to design, deliver, and evaluate exercises that strengthen your team’s crisis readiness. Whether virtual or in-person, this course empowers participants to transform theoretical knowledge into actionable strategies.

Course Description

Principles of Simulation Exercises is a comprehensive one-day training course designed to teach participants the fundamentals of creating, delivering, and evaluating simulation exercises. Whether in-person or virtual, this course provides essential tools and techniques to build an effective exercise program, develop realistic scenarios, and ensure meaningful post-exercise evaluations.

By the end of the course, you will:

  • Understand the core components of an effective exercise program.
  • Differentiate between various types of exercises.
  • Develop clear, actionable exercise objectives.
  • Create engaging and realistic scenarios tailored to organizational needs.
  • Plan and manage all logistical and scheduling aspects of an exercise.
  • Facilitate exercises effectively to maximize participant engagement.
  • Conduct thorough evaluations to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.

Resources Provided

Participants will receive:

  • Exercise Delivery Deck Template
  • An Exercise Planning Workbook
  • Tabletop Exercise Planning Guide Template
  • Scenario Development Handouts
  • The Ultimate Guide to Tabletop Exercises (eBook)

Course Content

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