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leverage existing training provided via educational/professional facilities and to incorporate non-traditional methodologies such as the Internet, distance learning, or home study whenever such delivery supports training objectives. Pilot courses and innovative approaches to training citizens and instructors are encouraged. EMPG Program funds used for training should support the nationwide implementation of NIMS. The NIMS Training Program establishes a national curriculum for NIMS and provides information on NIMS courses; grantees are encouraged to place emphasis on the core competencies as defined in the NIMS Training Program. The NIMS Training Program can be at.http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/nims traininq program pdf/ Allowable Training Costs Allowable training-related costs include, but are not limited to, the following: o Funds Used to Develop, Deliver, and Evaluate Training. Includes costs related to administering the training, planning, scheduling, facilities, materials and supplies, reproduction of materials, disability accommodations and equipment. Training should provide the opportunity to demonstrate and validate skills learned, as well as to identify any gaps in these skills. Any training or training gaps, including those for children and individuals with disabilities or access and functional needs, should be identified in the AAR/IP and addressed in the training cycle. o Travel. Travel costs (e.g., airfare, mileage, per diem, hotel) are allowable as expenses by employees who are on travel status for official business related to approved training. o Hiring of Full or Part-Time Staff or Contractors/Consultants. Full-or- part-time staff may be hired to support direct training-related activities. Payment of salaries and fringe benefits must be in accordance with the policies of the State or unit(s) of local government and have the approval of the State or awarding agency, whichever is applicable. o Certification/Recertification of Instructors Cost associated with the certification and re-certification of instructors are allowed. States are encouraged to follow the FEMA Instructor Quality Assurance Program to ensure a minimum level of competency and corresponding levels of evaluation of student learning. This is particularly important for those courses that involve training of trainers. FDEM State Training Office conditions: For the purposes of this Agreement, any training course listed on the DHS approved course catalog qualifies as an authorized course. The Recipient can successfully complete an authorized course either by attending or conducting that course. • In order to receive payment for successfully attending an authorized training course, the Recipient must provide the Division with a certificate of course completion; additionally, the Recipient must provide the Division with all receipts that document the costs incurred by the Recipient in order to attend the course. • In order the receive payment for successfully conducting an authorized course, the Recipient must provide the Division with the course materials and a roster sign-in sheet; additionally, the Recipient must provide the Division with all receipts that document the costs incurred by the Recipient in order to conduct the course." 23 137