The COVID-19 pandemic stretched the capacities of health systems in almost every affected country. The ability to conduct case investigations, analyze case and surveillance data, and appropriately communicate epidemiological information emerged as key skills needed by first responders. These competencies are integral to Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETP), whose Frontline and Intermediate programs target district and regional health officers via in-service training. In early 2021, the US CDC funded RTI International and GU to develop and pilot test five exercises and one longer-form case study, leveraging examples from the COVID-19 pandemic, to use in Frontline and Intermediate FETP training. Given the restrictions on in-person training during the pandemic, the team developed both classroom and “virtual” modalities for the materials, which were piloted with FETP RAs and trainees in over ten countries. The team also presented a virtual interactive learning session on how to construct narrative-based exercises for FETP training at the 11th TEPHINET Regional Conference of the Americas. Although the project concluded in 2021, Dr Standley has continued to provide subject matter expertise to CDC and TEPHINET as part of an effort to adapt the exercises and case study to an online e-learning platform.