On-line & Training Alternatives

Below, are additional options to the conventional training methods. Click on a training provider's name or course's name for more information. View our guidelines on how to get a course or event approved as a training alternative.

Online Training

The following are the ONLY current DCJS-approved providers of online training.

Training Provider	Online Courses Offered
1st Virginia Public Safety Training Academy	01I - Security Officer In-service 02I - Private Investigator In-Service Training 03I - Armored Car Personnel 06I - SCOP In-Service 25I - Locksmith In-Service 30I - Electronic Security Core Subjects In-Service 40I - Bail Bondsman In-Service 44I - Bail Enforcement Agent In-Service
A Class Academy, LLC	01I - Security Officer In-service 02I - Private Investigator In-Service Training 03I - Armored Car Personnel 06I - SCOP In-Service 07R - Handgun 08R - Shotgun 09R - Advanced Handgun 10R - Patrol Rifle 25I - Locksmith In-Service 30I - Electronic Security Core Subjects In-Service 32I - Personal Protection Specialist In-Service 40I - Bail Bondsman In-Service
A Security Training Academy, Inc.	01I - Security Officer In-service 02I - Private Investigator In-Service Training 03I - Armored Car Personnel 06I - SCOP In-Service 07R - Handgun 08R - Shotgun 09R - Advanced Handgun 10R - Patrol Rifle 13I - Instructor Development In-Service 14I - Firearms Instructor In-Service 25I - Locksmith In-Service 30I - Electronic Security Core Subjects In-Service 32I - Personal Protection Specialist In-Service 40I - Bail Bondsman In-Service 44I - Bail Enforcement Agent In-Service
AAA Online Training Academy, LLC	01I - Security Officer In-service 02I - Private Investigator In-Service Training 03I - Armored Car Personnel 06I - SCOP In-Service 07R - Handgun 08R - Shotgun 09R - Advanced Handgun 10R - Patrol Rifle 13I - Instructor Development In-Service 14I - Firearms Instructor In-Service 25I - Locksmith In-Service 30I - Electronic Security Core Subjects In-Service 32I - Personal Protection Specialist In-Service 40I - Bail Bondsman In-Service 44I - Bail Enforcement Agent In-Service
Academi K-9	13I - Instructor Development In-Service 14I - Firearms Instructor In-Service
Accredited Security Training	01I - Security Officer In-service 02I - Private Investigator In-Service Training 03I - Armored Car Personnel 06I - SCOP In-Service 07R - Handgun 08R - Shotgun 09R - Advanced Handgun 10R - Patrol Rifle 30I - Electronic Security Core Subjects In-Service 32I - Personal Protection Specialist In-Service 40I - Bail Bondsman In-Service 44I - Bail Enforcement Agent In-Service
Automation Precision Technology, LLC	01I - Security Officer In-service 02I - Private Investigator In-Service Training 06I - SCOP In-Service 13I - Instructor Development In-Service
Blue Raven Criminal Justice Academy	01I - Security Officer In-service 02I - Private Investigator In-Service Training 32I - Personal Protection Specialist In-Service
Central Training Academy	01I - Security Officer In-service 02I - Private Investigator In-Service Training 13I - Instructor Development In-Service 14I - Firearms Instructor In-Service 40I - Bail Bondsman In-Service
Certified Training Academy	30I - Electronic Security Core Subjects In-Service
Commonwealth Criminal Justice Academy	01I - Security Officer In-service 02I - Private Investigator In-Service Training 03I - Armored Car Personnel 06I - SCOP In-Service 07R - Handgun 08R - Shotgun 09R - Advanced Handgun 10R - Patrol Rifle 13I - Instructor Development In-Service 14I - Firearms Instructor In-Service 25I - Locksmith In-Service 30I - Electronic Security Core Subjects In-Service 32I - Personal Protection Specialist In-Service 40I - Bail Bondsman In-Service 44I - Bail Enforcement Agent In-Service
Complete Electrical Academy	25I - Locksmith In-Service 30I - Electronic Security Core Subjects In-Service
D & D Security Training Academy	01I - Security Officer In-service 02I - Private Investigator In-Service Training 06I - SCOP In-Service 07R - Handgun 08R - Shotgun 09R - Advanced Handgun 13I - Instructor Development In-Service 14I - Firearms Instructor In-Service 25I - Locksmith In-Service 30I - Electronic Security Core Subjects In-Service 32I - Personal Protection Specialist In-Service
DCJS	12I - Compliance Agent In-Service 12E - Compliance Agent Entry-Level Training
DSA Training Academy, LLC	01I - Security Officer In-service 02I - Private Investigator In-Service Training 06I - SCOP In-Service 07R - Handgun 08R - Shotgun 09R - Advanced Handgun 10R - Patrol Rifle 25I - Locksmith In-Service 30I - Electronic Security Core Subjects In-Service 32I - Personal Protection Specialist In-Service
Elite Investigation & Protection Agency, Inc.	01I - Security Officer In-service 02I - Private Investigator In-Service Training 13I - Instructor Development In-Service 14I - Firearms Instructor In-Service 30I - Electronic Security Core Subjects In-Service
Golden Seal Enterprises, Inc	01I - Security Officer In-service
Safeside Range & Training	01I - Security Officer In-service 02I - Private Investigator In-Service Training 03I - Armored Car Personnel 06I - SCOP In-Service 07R - Handgun 08R - Shotgun 09R - Advanced Handgun 10R - Patrol Rifle 25I - Locksmith In-Service 30I - Electronic Security Core Subjects In-Service 40I - Bail Bondsman In-Service 44E - Bail Enforcement Agent
School of Lock and Electronic Security	25I - Locksmith In-Service 30I - Electronic Security Core Subjects In-Service
Scorpion Defense Training Group	01I - Security Officer In-service 08R - Shotgun 09R - Advanced Handgun
Shields Point, LLC of Alaska	01I - Security Officer In-service
Strategic Training Academy	01I - Security Officer In-service 07R - Handgun 08R - Shotgun
Stratus Defense	01I - Security Officer In-service 07R - Handgun

Pre-Approved Alternative Training

The following courses are available through pre-approved training schools. These courses meet or exceed the Virginia DCJS course requirements and will be accepted for credit in lieu of the DCJS equivalent. There is a $25.00 Training waiver/exemption fee per course. Please select a course below for information on which schools are approved and how to received credit from DCJS.

Course	DCJS Equivalent
Bio-Terrorism Protection: Prepare and Survive	01I - Security Officer In-service
Firearms Instructor Entry-Level	14E - Firearms Instructor Entry-Level Training
Firearms Instructor In-Service	14I - Firearms Instructor In-Service
General Instructor Entry-Level	13E - General Instructor Entry-Level
General Instructor In-Service	13I - Instructor Development In-Service
Personal Protection Specialist In-Service	32I - Personal Protection Specialist In-Service

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