The International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) has developed a National Certification Program (NCP) for public safety officer training. On December 6, 2023, the Montana POST Council voted to approve NCP trainings for POST credit. To create an account and begin taking advantage of this additional training opportunity, please click here and click on the “Learn” button, then click “Get Started.” At the top of the course list, click the option for “Filters.” Select the filter for IADLEST National Certification.

ClassCredit HoursLocationDate(s)Contact
Instructor Development – Training for Success40BozemanFebruary 3-7, 2025Rick Musson
[email protected]
Detective and New Criminal Investigator36BillingsFebruary 17, 2025please click here
Defensive Tactics Instructor40HelenaFebruary 17-21, 2025Kelly Sherman
406-444-9953
[email protected]
Field Training Officer40Great FallsFebruary 24-28, 2025Tyler Johnson
406-454-8098
or email [email protected]
or 303-358-9780
Criminal Level 1 Investigative Interviewing Techniques: 24BillingsMarch 4-6, 2025click here
Background Investigations for Police Applicants12HelenaMarch 6-7, 2025Brian Casey
406-459-5941
[email protected]
or click here
Criminal Level II: Advanced Interviewing Techniques7BillingsMarch 7, 2025click here
FBI-LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute (ELI)35BozemanMarch 10-14, 2025Rick Musson
406-582-2219
[email protected] 
NTOA – Supervising Patrol Critical Incidents16BozemanMarch 24-25, 2025Rick Musson
[email protected]
or click here
Less Lethal Instructor24Miles CityMarch 25-27, 2025Jared DeVault
406-852-4079
[email protected]
or click here
FBI Regional Crisis Negotiation Course (RCNC)40Great Falls Police DepartmentMarch 31 - April 4, 2025Frank Zuccala
Liberty County Sheriff's Office
[email protected]
Firearms Instructor Training40HelenaApril 21-25, 2025Kelly Sherman
406-444-9953
[email protected]
TEBC Tactical Explosive Breaching Certification40KalispellApril 28-May 9, 2025Travis Smith
406-758-5602
[email protected]
MTB Master Tactical Breaching Certification88KalispellApril 28-May 9, 2025Travis Smith
406-758-5602
[email protected]
MMBTH Manual, Mechanical, Ballistic, Thermal, and Hydraulic Breaching Certification48KalispellMay 5-9, 2025Travis Smith
406-758-5602
[email protected]
Instructor Development40HelenaMay 5-9, 2025Kelly Sherman
406-444-9953
[email protected]
Defensive Tactics Instructor40HelenaMay 12-16, 2025Kelly Sherman
406-444-9953
[email protected]
NTOA – Less Lethal, FSDD, Chemical Agent Instructor Certification40May 19-23, 2025Rick Musson
[email protected]
or click here
Traumas of Law Enforcement Training21BillingsJune 2-4, 2025Lisa Valverde
573-346-4911
[email protected]
or click here
First Line Supervisor32HelenaJune 2-6, 2025Kelly Sherman
406-444-9953
[email protected]
Firearms Instructor Training40HelenaJune 9-13, 2025Kelly Sherman
406-444-9953
[email protected]
Body Language for Law Enforcement6KalispellJune 16, 2025William Appel
406-758-7789
[email protected]
or click here
Recognizing Pre-Attack Indicators6KalispellJune 17, 2025William Appel
406-758-7789
[email protected]
or click here
Basic Coroner40BozemanJune 23-26, 2025Beker Cuelho
406-823-9352
[email protected]
Instructor Development40HelenaAugust 4-8, 2025Kelly Sherman
406-444-9953
[email protected]
Recruiting for Law Enforcement12HelenaAugust 11-12, 2025Domingo Zapata
406-457-8581
[email protected]
or click here
Background Investigations for Police Applicants12HelenaAugust 13-14, 2025Domingo Zapata
406-457-8581
[email protected]
or click here
First Line Supervisor32HelenaSeptember 15-19, 2025Kelly Sherman
406-444-9953
[email protected]
Crisis Intervention Team Montana #1240Kalispell, MTMay 5-9, 2025Paula Sullivan  
406-471-6284
[email protected]
Emergency Medical Dispatch24Fort Harrison - HelenaNovember 18-20, 2024Jackie Tuszynski
[email protected]
406-417-1635
Bulletproof Courtroom Testimony8SidneyJune 24, 2025Gabe Zeiler
[email protected]
Or click here
Bulletproof Report Writing8SidneyJune 23, 2025Gabe Zeiler
[email protected]
Or click here.
Seconds for Survival8SidneyJune 25, 2025Gabe Zeiler
[email protected]
Or click here.
Advanced Photography40BillingsApril 28 - May 2, 2025Click here.
Finding the Leader in You16BozemanApril 10-11, 2025Rick Musson 
[email protected]
Kelsey McLean
[email protected]
Or click here.
Leadership and Accountability for First-Line Supervisors32BillingsMay 19-22, 2025Click here.
QRF Advanced Course32BillingsApril 5, 2025Wayne at Trinity Training
[email protected]
UC/CS Rescue Course24BillingsApril 9, 2025Wayne at Trinity Training
[email protected]
Use of Force Training Program32BillingsMarch 24-27, 2025Click here.
NASRO SRO Basic40BelgradeMarch 17, 2025David Keen
[email protected]
Or click here
Group & Individual Crisis Intervention24BrowningDecember 3-5, 2024Carol Burroughs 
406-580-4443
[email protected]
Group & Individual Crisis Intervention24BillingsJanuary 27-29, 2025Carol Burroughs
406-580-4443
[email protected]
Group & Individual Crisis Intervention24PolsonMarch 24-26, 2025Carol Burroughs
406-580-4443
[email protected]
Group Crisis Intervention14HarlemJanuary 17-18, 2025Carol Burroughs
406-580-4443
[email protected]
Crisis Intervention Team Training40HavreDecember 9-13, 2024Ryan Pearson
406-265-4361
[email protected]
Patrol Officer Response to Street Drugs40Flathead CountyJanuary 13-17, 2025Registration link click here
Responding to Fentanyl & Other Current Drug Trends6.5BozemanJune 26, 2025Rick Musson 
[email protected]
Or click here
NASRO SRO Basic40BelgradeMarch 17-21, 2025David Keen
406-924-4665
[email protected]
Course Registration:  https://www.nasro.org/events/2025/03/17/basic-sro/belgrade-mt/
Hotel Reservation:  http://evenhotels.com
Next Level Leadership24BozemanJanuary 14-16, 2025Michael Chickos 
406-582-2100
[email protected]
Less Lethal Instructor Program32Box ElderApril 8-11, 20251. If students already have a PoliceOne profile, click here to register.
2. If you DO NOT have a PoliceOne profile and are a new registrant, click here to register.
Sean Richardson
406-395-4513
[email protected]
CDOB #186160Helena at MLEAJanuary 5-24, 2025Bruce Parks
406-444-9969
[email protected]
CDOB #186 EQ160Helena at MLEAJanuary 23, 2025Bruce Parks 
406-444-9969
[email protected]
Female Enforcers Event16BozemanMay 29-30, 2025Richard Musson
[email protected]
Excellence in Leadership16HelenaFebruary 18-19, 2025Domingo Zapata
406-457-8581
[email protected]
CIT Academy #340LibbyMarch 3-7, 2025Vanessa Williamson
[email protected]
Pretrial Supervision and Misdemeanor Probation Basic Academy180Helena at MLEAVanessa Williamson
[email protected]
Physical Surveillance for Counternarcotic Missions40BillingsMay 26, 2025Samantha Puckett
[email protected]
Speed Measuring Device (RADAR)4ColstripJanuary 24, 2025Richard Drake
[email protected]
406-939-4025
Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT)4April 1, 2025Chris Williams
[email protected]
406-444-7629
Or click here
Crisis Intervention Team Academy (CIT)40HelenaMarch 31 - April 4, 2025Daniel Bruno
[email protected]
FBI Regional Crisis Negotiation Course (RCNC)40Great FallsMarch 31 - April 4, 2025Frank Zuccala
[email protected]
Or click here
PepperBall Instructor Armorer Training Course16Ravalli County September 16, 2025Tod Wofford
[email protected]
Crisis Intervention Team Academy40SidneyMarch 17-21, 2025Allen Drane Jr.
[email protected]
A Law Enforcement Informed Training for Recognizing and Responding to Seizures1Delta Hotel, HelenaMarch 22, 2025Domingo Zapata
[email protected]
Or click here
Shield of Resistance1Delta Hotel, HelenaMarch 22, 2025Domingo Zapata
[email protected]
Or click here
My Arena7Baker, MTApril 12, 2025Scott Secor
[email protected]
or click here
FBI Regional Crisis Negotiation Course (RCNC)40Great FallsMarch 31 - April 4, 2025Frank Zuccala
[email protected]
Field Training Officer Course - Kaminsky, Sullenberger & Associates, Inc.40HavreSeptember 15-19, 2025Class Registration: Robert Sullenberger
[email protected]
303-358-9780

Lodging Information: Ryan Pearson
[email protected]
406-265-4361
Active Attack Integrated Response40Great FallsApril 21-25, 2025Tyler Johnson
[email protected]
Coroner Basic40BozemanJune 23-26, 2025Beker Cuelho
[email protected]
406-823-9352
Peacekeeper Baton Certification4JordanApril 4, 2025Aaron Conner
[email protected]
406-977-2567
Or click here
FBI Regional Crisis Negotiation Course (RCNC)40Great FallsMarch 31-April 4, 2025Frank Zuccala
513-657-9771
[email protected]
FBI Regional Crisis Negotiation Course (RCNC)40Great FallsMarch 31-April 4, 2025Frank Zuccala
513-657-9771
[email protected]
Marijuana DUI Basics, Investigations, and 302 Study2West YellowstoneFebruary 19, 2025Ed Hirsch
[email protected]
Enhancing Community Engagement: Working with Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities3HelenaMarch 23, 2025Domingo Zapata
406-457-8581
Fundamentals of Modern Communication Services8HelenaMay 19, 2025Walter O'Neal 
[email protected]
540-361-4629

Domingo Zapata
406-457-8581
Basic At Scene Crash School40BillingsMarch 10, 2025Samantha Puckett
[email protected]
Cartel Traps8BillingsDecember 1, 2025Click here
Instructor Development40BillingsSeptember 15, 2025Sam Puckett
[email protected]
Reading People - Becoming a Body Language Expert8BozemanAugust 8, 2025Maddie Arnold
[email protected]

Rick Musson
[email protected]
Rescue Task Force Instructor Certification24BillingsJune 23, 2025Click here
Tactical Training for Narcotics/Vice Units40BillingsJune 23, 2025Click here
Development, Management, and Control of Drug Informants24BozemanApril 28, 2025Click here
Criminal Investigations Using Cellular Technologies Advanced Course40MissoulaJuly 14-18, 2025Training Coordinator at
[email protected] 
844-367-9389
Or Click here
Kaminsky, Sullenberger & Associates Field Training Officer Course40Great FallsJune 16-20, 2025Course Flyer & Registration
Homicide Investigation & Crime Scene Management Training Program24Missoula July 14-18, 2025Course Flyer
Modern Samurai Project Red Dot Pistol Fundamentals15BillingsJuly 15-16, 2025Registration
Active Attack Integrated Response - Train-the-Trainer40BozemanMarch 17-21, 2025Rick Musson 
[email protected]
Or Click here
Team Dynamics in Use of Force for Patrol Officers4Garfield CountyApril 4, 2025Aaron Conner
[email protected]
Jetboat Operator24ColumbusApril 26-27, 2025Ty Williams
[email protected]
406-322-5326
406-321-0486
Swiftwater Rescue Technician20ColumbusApril 18-20, 2025Ty Williams
[email protected]
406-322-5326
406-321-0486
SYM/TAC Consulting - Law Enforcement Shotgun16HamiltonApril 26-27, 2025Tod Wofford
[email protected]
Registration click here
Course Description & Equipment Requirements click here
RAIDER - Solo Engagement for Active Shooter40Great FallsAugust 4-8, 2025RAIDER Program Flyer - Click here
Registration - Click here
MNOA - Why We Do What We Do2ButteMarch 11, 2025Luke Smith 
[email protected]
MNOA - Post NOLI Interdiction4ButteMarch 13, 2025Luke Smith
[email protected]
MNOA - Overcoming Adversity3ButteMarch 13, 2025Luke Smith
[email protected]
MNOA - OMG Investigations, UC Robbery4ButteMarch 11, 2025Luke Smith
[email protected]
MNOA - Not Just a Traffic Stop2ButteMarch 12, 2025Luke Smith
[email protected]
MNOA - Integrated Law Enforcement Strategies2ButteMarch 12, 2025Luke Smith
[email protected]
MNOA - Inside a Mexican Cartel4ButteMarch 10, 2025Luke Smith
[email protected]
MNOA - Dulsworth Brothers2ButteMarch 12, 2025Luke Smith
[email protected]
MNOA - Cartel Traps4ButteMarch 12, 2025Luke Smith
[email protected]
MNOA - Conversion Labs Fatal Blues4ButteMarch 11, 2025Luke Smith
[email protected]
Lone Wolf Single/Two Officer Active Shooter Response10Columbia FallsJune 25th, 2025
June 26th, 2025
June 27th, 2025		TAC* ONE Consulting
Tel. (720) 425-5687
Fax. (720) 367-5483
[email protected]
Course Flyer
Or Click here
Interview and Interrogation - Understanding Human Behavior and Body Language16PolsonJune 9-10, 2025Ben Woods
406-249-3002
[email protected]
Next Level Leadership16PolsonJune 12-13, 2025Ben Woods
406-249-3002
[email protected]
Building Relationships and Strengthening Cases: Trauma-Informed, Collaborative Response to Sexual Assault24BozemanApril 2-4, 2025Law Enforcement Training and Technical Assistance Consortium (LETTAC) at [email protected]
Registration Click here
Big Sky Alcohol and Drug Symposium16BillingsMay 1-2, 2025Click here
Asset Forfeiture and Evidence Destruction16GlasgowMay 1-2, 2025Registration click here
Flyer
PPSS LLC - FTO Certification and Program Manager24KalispellMarch 27-29, 2025Flyer
Registration click here
254-624-9074
Fundamentals and Intro to Combat Marksmanship with Pistol and Rifle16BozemanApril 7-8, 2025Rick Musson 
[email protected]
Flyer

POST Credit hours are approved for the following CJIN Courses.  Officers do not need to apply for CJIN credit.  If you have taken one of the following courses and it is not on your transcript, please contact POST staff.

  • CJIN Recertification 17 – Inquiry Access: 
    • Approved for 2 POST Training Credit Hours.
    • Online training. For more information, click here.
  • CJIN Recertification 17 – Mobile Access: 
    • Approved for 2 POST Training Credit Hours.
    • Online training. For more information, click here.
  • CJIN Recertification 17 – Full Access: 
    • Approved for 4 POST Training Credit Hours.
    • Online training. For more information, click here.
  • CJIN Recertification 17 – Detention Access: 
    • Approved for 2 POST Training Credit Hours.
    • Online training. For more information, click here.
  • CJIN Recertification 18 – Inquiry Access:
    • Approved for 2 POST Training Credit Hours.
    • Online training. For more information, click here.
  • CJIN Recertification 18 – Mobile Access: 
    • Approved for 2 POST Training Credit Hours.
    • Online training. For more information, click here.
  • CJIN Recertification 18 – Full Access: 
    • Approved for 4 POST Training Credit Hours.
    • Online training. For more information, click here.
  • CJIN Recertification 18 – Detention Access: 
    • Approved for 2 POST Training Credit Hours. 
    • Online training. For more information, click here.

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