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 prerequisites that must be met and may only be open to certain individuals. Click any course below for more information on availability and requirements.

WSCJTC Fee-Based Trainings Now Subject to Sales Tax

Effective October 1, 2025, the Washington State Department of Revenue has determined that WSCJTC’s fee-based trainings are subject to sales tax. The rate will vary based on the training location and will be added to course invoices. This applies to all students except those from the State of Washington government agencies.

Disclaimer: The courses labeled as WSCJTC are fully supported by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission; all registration, curriculum, and instructors are managed by the Commission. 

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Train the Trainer Courses

Title Training Number Location Description Training Type
Field Training Officer 0681

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:

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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.

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Police Training Officer (PTO Reno/COPS Model) 5603

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.

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