E-learning: How to design a Functional Exercise e-learning course
In this e-learning course on how to design a functional exercise (FX), also known as a command post exercise (CPX), we are looking at the basic concepts of how to design and run an FX. This course will be especially useful as a primer to people who will be planning, design, conducting, and/or evaluating an FX.
Audience: Public health professionals seeking to learn how to design functional exercises.
Objective: On completing this course, participants should be be able to:
- Understand how to develop the aims and objectives for a functional exercise;
- Understand the key elements of exercise design;
- Understand the key differences between a functional (FX) and a table-top exercise (TTX);
- Identify the existing ECDC tools to assist you in designing your simulation exercise with a focus on public health.