Instructor Training

Instructor Training is required for all instructors who conduct training that is mandated by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission.

The North Carolina Justice Academy developed the Instructor Training Course in 1975. The course was originally designed to prepare criminal justice practitioners to teach criminal justice-related material to students entering the profession. Since then, this course has evolved and currently prepares instructors to teach basic officers (students) and in-service populations.

This course is required for all instructors who conduct training that is mandated by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission. Some of these courses include Basic Law Enforcement Training, DOCC Basic Training, General Instructor Training, RADAR, and all Specialized Instructor Courses taught to supplement BLET and In-Service.

Annual Instructor Training Update

Effective January 1, 2017, General Instructors will no longer be required to deliver 12 hours of instruction every 3 years to maintain certification. In addition, General Instructor certification will no longer have an expiration date, provided that each instructor completes a one-hour online update training course administered annually by the NC Justice Academy.

General Instructor Update Training Course Enrollment Information

The NC Justice Academy will be the only school offering the General Instructor Update each year. The training will be offered via the NCJA online portal. Instructors may access the course by logging in to their existing portal account. The course will be listed with other online courses. Anyone who does not have a portal account should create one by following the instructions located here: NCJA Online Portal.

(Available January 1 each year)

Additional Resources

Upcoming Meeting Dates

July 29th, 2026
October 7th, 2026

All meetings are at 2 PM and will be via Teams. Please reach out to Amber Ward for the meeting link.

Advisory Group Members & Minutes

Advisory Group

Contact Us

For lesson plans, log-in information, or further questions, please contact Amber Ward at 910-926-6072.

NOTE: The button below is for designated school directors and qualified assistants. If you are an instructor, please contact your school director for materials and updates.

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