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. 


Duration: 60 minutes


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.


Participation: This course is open for public enrolment.