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 |
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1st Virginia Public Safety Training Academy |
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A Class Academy, LLC |
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A Security Training Academy, Inc. |
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AAA Online Training Academy, LLC |
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Academi K-9 |
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Accredited Security Training |
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Automation Precision Technology, LLC |
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Blue Raven Criminal Justice Academy |
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Central Training Academy |
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Certified Training Academy |
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Commonwealth Criminal Justice Academy |
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Complete Electrical Academy |
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D & D Security Training Academy |
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DCJS |
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DSA Training Academy, LLC |
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Elite Investigation & Protection Agency, Inc. |
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Golden Seal Enterprises, Inc |
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Safeside Range & Training |
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School of Lock and Electronic Security |
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Scorpion Defense Training Group |
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Shields Point, LLC of Alaska |
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Strategic Training Academy |
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Stratus Defense |
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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 |
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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 |