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
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
Academi K-9
  • 13I - Instructor Development In-Service
  • 14I - Firearms Instructor In-Service
Accredited Security Training
  • 01I - Security Officer In-service
  • 40I - Bail Bondsman 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
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
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
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
Salvation Academy
  • 01I - Security Officer In-service
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
SOS Security, LLC
  • 01I - Security Officer In-service
  • 02I - Private Investigator In-Service Training
  • 30I - Electronic Security Core Subjects In-Service
  • 32I - Personal Protection Specialist In-Service
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 DCJS course requirements and will be accepted for credit in lieu of the DCJS equivalent. Please select a course below for information on which schools are approved and how to receive 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