Education & Training Resources

Education and Training Resources

Explore these curated resources for self-education and certifications in amateur radio and related fields.  All text in blue are links to other websites.

Educational Topics

Winlink

• WaveTalkers - Winlink Basics
  Learn the fundamentals of Winlink, a global messaging system for amateur radio.

Storm Spotting

• NWS - Storm Spotter Training
  A comprehensive playlist covering essential storm spotting skills from the National Weather Service.

Training & Certifications

ICS/NIMS Training

To complete these courses, you’ll need a FEMA Student ID.

1. Register for your FEMA Student ID

2. Once registered, access the courses below:

   • ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System

   • ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

   • IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

   • IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction

Storm Spotting Certificate and Training (SKYWARN)

• SKYWARN Certificate and Training (Register Here)
  Complete two courses to become a certified SKYWARN storm spotter.