Training & Education

WSCJTC holds a variety of courses for those in the law enforcement, corrections, public safety and the criminal justice field. Many of these courses have prerequisistes that must be met, and may only be open to certain individuals. Click any course below for more information on availability and requirements.

Disclaimer: The courses labeled as WSCJTC are fully supported by Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, all registration, curriculum, and instructors are managed by Commission. Courses labeled with Vendor are being advertised as a courtesy to the stakeholder agency hosting the course. WSCJTC has not evaluated the content or presentation for these courses – these listings are merely a convenience to our stakeholders and should not be interpreted as an endorsement by WSCJTC.

Featured WSCJTC Programs and Projects:

    Train the Trainer Courses

    Title Training Number Location Description Training Type
    Field Training Officer Academy

    This 40 hour course presents the FTO model (sometimes called the San Jose Model program) to field trainers engaged in training those who have recently completed the BLEA, Corrections or Equivalency academies. Classroom topics will include:

    • The composition and components of the FTO program
    • Adult learning theories, principles and styles
    • Developing and presenting lesson materials
    • The Coach-Pupil Method of instruction
    • Duties and responsibilities of program personnel
    • Use of evaluation tools (DOR, SEG)
    		 Vendor
    Instructor Development 2001

    This 40 hour class teaches the basic skills necessary to prepare and present knowledge and psychomotor based training in a classroom environment. This class is best suited for students who have less than two years in course delivery and no formal training in instructional techniques, but is open to those of all skill levels. A high level of student participation is required.

    		 WSCJTC
    Police Training Officer (PTO Reno/COPS Model) 5603 WSCJTC

    This highly interactive 40 hour course presents the PTO model (sometimes called the Reno or COPS model) to field trainers engaged in training those who have recently completed the BLEA or Equivalency Academy. This program can be adapted for corrections, but the materials used in this class will be law enforcement related. It begins with an introduction to problem-based learning, which underlies the PTO program.

    		 WSCJTC