MIP Training
Learn the various MIP technologies through a variety of online tutorials and training classes.
- Service Pack 14 Training Manager Course
- Service Pack 14 Training Producer Course
- MIP Overview
- DFIRM Tools Online Training
- MIP Workbench-Revisions
- Studies
- MIP PALT Tool Training
- MIP Sequencing Tool Training
- MIP Process Admin Training
- Content Manager
- Rapid Query Tool
- Amendments
SP14 training provides an overview of the new features and capabilities available on the MIP. Two training courses were developed - one for Managers and one for Producers.
Service Pack 14 Training Manager Course
This class is designed for mapping partner staff members who serve as overall project managers and are responsible for entering financial information and project status. It covers how to remain in compliance with Procedure Memorandum 35 - Additional Requirements for Inclusion in FY05 Study Contracts and report the status of your projects to FEMA Regions. Topics in the Manager class include: Data Development Manager screens Preliminary and Post-Preliminary Manager screens Quality Assurance (QA) screens.
- Manager Concept Slides
- QRG Manager Tasks
- Manager Work Instructions-Manage Data Development
- Manager Work Instructions-Manage Preliminary Map Production
- Manager Work Instructions-Manage Post-Preliminary Processing
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Service Pack 14 Training Producer Course
This class is designed for mapping partner staff members and sub-contractors who are responsible for data submission activities (including uploading and delivering FEMA-compliant data). It covers how to deliver compliant data, receive on-screen QA feedback from the automated metadata tools, and how the project manager and FEMA Region view the workflow progress. Topics to be covered include: Data Development Producer screens, Preliminary and Post-Preliminary Producer screens, and QA screens.
- Producer Concept Slides
- QRG Post Preliminary Processing Pre Appeals
- QRG Post Preliminary Processing Post Appeals
- QRG Preliminary Map Products
- QRG Producer Data Development
- QRG Upload Tips
- MIP Overview
In this module, you will get an overview of the Mapping Information Platform (MIP), as well as information on its tools and features.
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- DFIRM Tools Online Training
This is a resource for users to learn the basic functionality and general DFIRM concepts associated with the DFIRM Tools.
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- Project Administrator
In this module you will learn the role of the Project Administrator, with respect to Revisions. - Resource Manager
In this module you will learn the role of the Resource Manager, which is usually filled by a regional manager. - Project Lead
In this module you will learn the role of the Project Lead, which is usually equivalent to a Lead Engineer position. - Audit Lead
In this module you will learn the role of Audit Lead, which has the responsibility of auditing the case review of a project that is processed by a Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP). - Fee Administrator
In this module you will learn the role of the Fee Administrator, with respect to Revisions. - FEMA Revision Lead
In this module you will learn the role of the FEMA Revision Lead, which is usually filled by a FEMA Project Engineer. - Task Lead
In this module you will learn the role of the Task Lead, which comprises the bulk of a case review which includes the preliminary and detailed technical engineering review, the generation of the LOMR determination document and attachments, and the issuance of the determination.
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- Manage Pre-Scoping
In this module you will learn to verify that certain tasks were performed as part of pre-scoping, and to select the result of pre-scoping (either Hold the project or Continue to study the project). - MIP Workbench-Studies R3
- Introduction
This module guides you through the login process and familiarizes you with the Workbench and Work Item List. - Create Project
This module guides you through the process of creating study projects to be pre-scoped and/or scoped and explains how to proceed with initiating study projects. - Scoping
This module guides you through the process of managing the scoping efforts of study projects. - Manage Appeal
This course guides users through the process of managing appeals and protests for study projects. - Manage Post-Preliminary
This module guides you through the process of managing post preliminary activities for study projects. - Manage Map Adoption
This module guides you through the process of managing the map adoption process for study projects. - Manage Revalidation
This module guides you through the revalidation process of a study project. - Studies Workflow
This flowchart represents the various data development processes within MIP. - MIP PALT Tool Training
In this module you will receive an overview of the MIP PALT Tool, the Workflow Process, information on access to the Tool, user experiences, exercises, and the Change Control Process.
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- MIP Sequencing Tool Training
In this module you will receive an overview of the Sequencing Tool, which includes Access to the tool, the Workflow Process, MOD RMC Sequencing Lead & FEMA Regional Sequencing Lead, Guidance for Adjusting Sequencing, and the Feedback & Change Control Process. Back to Top - MIP Process Admin Training
In this module you will learn the Process Admin tasks such as Unclaim Amendment, Revision and Study work items, Transfer Amendment, Revision and Study work items to a specified user, Change Project Status (Close/Terminate, Withdraw and On-hold), and how to Update Study project data.
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- Content Manager
In this module, you will learn the MIP R3 Requirements, and you will learn about Content Manager Metadata and Data Submissions
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- Rapid Query Tool Quick Reference Guide
The Rapid Query Tool is the pilot phase of a greater effort called "Ad-Hoc Reporting." The current phase focused on building a solid universe of MIP Studies data that can be expanded over time. At this time, access to the tool is only available to a limited user community.
The Rapid Query Tool Quick Reference Guide helps to walk users through the tool's basic functionalities: accessing the tool, creating an ad-hoc report, running pre-defined queries, and scheduling and emailing reports.
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MIP Overview
DFIRM Tools Online Training
MIP Workbench-Revisions
Studies
MIP PALT Tool Training
MIP Sequencing Tool Training
MIP Process Admin Training
Content Manager
Rapid Query Tool
Amendments
- General MIP Functions
- Logging In To MIP
In this section, you will learn the general functions of MIP such as logging on/off, and navigating throughout the system. - Using The Work Item List
In this section, you will learn to work with various work items within a project. - Data Load To Content Manager
In this section, you will learn to properly load data to Content Manager. - Search & Retrieve From Content Manager
In this section, you will learn how to search for and retrieve data from Content Manager.
- Logging In To MIP
- FEMA Lead
- Review MT-1 Docket
In this section, you will learn to review the Docket and determine whether or not a project should be audited by FEMA. - Review Violation
In this section, you will learn to review the elements of a project and either concur/not concur with a determination of violation. - Fee Administrator
- Record Initial Fees
This section will teach you how and where to record the fees for a project. - Receive Additional Fees
This section will teach you how and where to record additional fees. - Process Administrator
- Process Administrator Functions
This section will make you familiar with the role of the Process Administrator. - Project Administrator
- Create MT-1 Project
This section will teach you how to create an MT-1 Project. - Receive Additional Data
This section will teach you how and where to enter Additional Data received. - Project Lead
- Review Draft Determination
This section will teach you how to review the project data. - Suspend Due To Fees
This section will teach you how to suspend a project due to fees. - Suspend Due To Potential Violation
This section will teach you how to suspend a project due to potential violation. - Resource Manager
- Assign Resource
This section will teach you how to assign a Project Resource Workgroup. - Task Lead
- Review Data Received-Request Additional Data
This section will teach you how to review the data that has been received and to request additional data. - Review Data Received-ADR
This section will teach you how to review the additional data that has been received. - Process Request
This section will teach you how to modify a project if any additional considerations exist. - Distribute Final Determination
This section will teach you how and where to select the correct Amendment Determination Document. - Distribute Other Response
This section will teach you how and where to complete the task, moving the project to the next activity in the workflow. - Distribute Potential Violation
This section will teach you how and where to distribute the Violation Letter.