These days virtual training is more than just sitting back watching a video on a screen! Live, virtual broadcasts are designed for today’s adult learners. By actively engaging the students to participate in real-time lectures and breakout room group activities, the majority of students write in their evaluations “this is the best training course I’ve had”.  This is a totally different experience from a traditional in-person class and they especially love the interaction with colleagues from around the country.

Not only do virtual courses have the advantage mentioned above, they are also cost effective.  In most states, if you are within 150 miles, you can attend a free in-person class if you drive.  But even though there is no tuition to take the class, there can be many other expenses; travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals. Using national per diem and mileage reimbursement rates, you can see below a free class may cost significantly more than a live virtual course.

FREE In-person 3-day ICS300 Class

	Cost/Unit	Quantity	Extended
Free in-person class	$0	1	$0
Driving to location cost (1)	$.575 per mile	150 miles	$86.25
Lodging cost (2)	$96.00 per night	3	$288.00
Meals & incidentals (2)	$55.00 per day	4	$220.00
Return from location cost (1)	$.575 per mile	150 miles	$86.25
Grand Total			$680.50
Out of Office			Limited availability
COVID-19 Risk			EXPOSURE

LIVE VIRTUAL 3-day ICS300 Class

1. https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/standard-mileage-rates
2. https://www.federalpay.org/perdiem/2021

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Jim Erickson has been working with the Public Safety and Emergency Management industries for 13 years providing hi-speed mass communication services, content and training management solutions, and disaster planning and damage assessment systems.Prior to entering the Public Safety and Emergency Management markets, Jim spent 20 years selling enterprise and government products and services with Moore North America, Rosetta Technologies, and Xerox Corporation.

Jim was born and raised in Southern California and relocated to Colorado with his wife, Ann, in 2000.  They have four sons, whom Jim has helped mentor through The Boy Scouts of America program, as well as many other young men, having served as Scoutmaster, Committee Chairman, and Outdoor Program Advisor.  In addition to enjoying all the outdoor activities the Scouts has to offer, Jim enjoys off-roading in his Jeep and home-brewing.

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