Course Catalog

This course helps students to understand law enforcement related risk management topics that could include: use of force, truthfulness in serving, and other high risk high liability areas of law enforcement.

This course teaches first responders the knowledge and skills related to breaching structures.

This course is designed to provide training in all topics directly related to tactical preparation or response activities. Course topics may include but are not limited to Situational Shooting Techniques, Officer Survival, Responding to Crimes in Progress, Electrical and Hazardous Devices, Domestic Violence Intervention, Impact Weapons and Procedures, Diversionary Tactics & Distraction Devices, Subject Control, Critical Incident Management, Firearms for Private Protective Services, Responding to Civil Disorders, Chemical Munitions, High Risk Entry Techniques, Special Weapons and Tactics, Sniper Training, High Area Protection, Tracking, Search and Rescue, Rapid Deployment, Rappelling, Ballistic Shields, Armed Prisoner Transport, Cell Extraction, Diver Certification Training for Law Enforcement, and Tactical Response for SWAT Medics. This course prefix should be used for courses that fit the nature of the above examples. Local titles may be used. Course hours should be reasonable based upon the nature of the local training, but may not exceed the maximum hours.

This course is designed to provide training in all topics directly related to tactical preparation or response activities. Course topics may include but are not limited to Situational Shooting Techniques, Officer Survival, Responding to Crimes in Progress, Electrical and Hazardous Devices, Domestic Violence Intervention, Impact Weapons and Procedures, Diversionary Tactics & Distraction Devices, Subject Control, Critical Incident Management, Firearms for Private Protective Services, Responding to Civil Disorders, Chemical Munitions, High Risk Entry Techniques, Special Weapons and Tactics, Sniper Training, High Area Protection, Tracking, Search and Rescue, Rapid Deployment, Rappelling, Ballistic Shields, Armed Prisoner Transport, Cell Extraction, Diver Certification Training for Law Enforcement, and Tactical Response for SWAT Medics. This course prefix should be used for courses that fit the nature of the above examples. Local titles may be used. Course hours should be reasonable based upon the nature of the local training, but may not exceed the maximum hours.

This course is designed to provide training in all topics directly related to tactical preparation or response activities. Course topics may include but are not limited to Situational Shooting Techniques, Officer Survival, Responding to Crimes in Progress, Electrical and Hazardous Devices, Domestic Violence Intervention, Impact Weapons and Procedures, Diversionary Tactics & Distraction Devices, Subject Control, Critical Incident Management, Firearms for Private Protective Services, Responding to Civil Disorders, Chemical Munitions, High Risk Entry Techniques, Special Weapons and Tactics, Sniper Training, High Area Protection, Tracking, Search and Rescue, Rapid Deployment, Rappelling, Ballistic Shields, Armed Prisoner Transport, Cell Extraction, Diver Certification Training for Law Enforcement, and Tactical Response for SWAT Medics. This course prefix should be used for courses that fit the nature of the above examples. Local titles may be used. Course hours should be reasonable based upon the nature of the local training, but may not exceed the maximum hours.

This course is designed to provide training in topics related to written, verbal, non-verbal or electronic communication activities. Course topics may include, but are not limited to, report writing and note taking, case preparation, and interpersonal communications.

This course is IADLEST certified as part of the National Certification Program. Upon passing the course requirements attendees shall receive credit towards the NCJA Professional Certificate Program and other NCJA Certificate Programs. Attendees are encouraged to bring duty gear and training sidearm for course scenarios. This course provides research backed techniques to gain compliance or use force. Subject matter also includes how to document your actions to include pre-assaultive behaviors, key terms to use when writing your use of force report, and scenario training.

Safer Communities Training is designed as a community engagement course composed of multiple presenters and current topics to help close the gap between law enforcement and the community.

This course will discuss relevant laws, rules, and procedures relating to the North Carolina retirement system and how public servants can plan for and maximize benefits.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based training program that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges. Similar to traditional CPR, this training provides skills to offer initial support to someone in distress and connect them with professional help.

The Materials and Events presented for this training enhances Public Safety and others the ability to deal with subjects dealing with mental illness in a detention setting.

The Materials and Events presented for this training enhances Public Safety and others the ability to deal with subjects dealing with mental illness.

This course is designed to provide training in topics related to the prevention of or response to acts of domestic or foreign terrorism and natural disaster events. Course topics may include, but are not limited to, fundamentals of radiological monitors, fundamentals for radiological response teams, emergency response to terrorism, hazard communication for field employees and SLAT training.

This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of effective supervision emphasizing professionalism through knowledge and applied skills. Topics include safety, planning and scheduling, contracts, problem-solving, communications, conflict resolution, recruitment, employment laws and regulations, leadership, motivation, teamwork, discipline, setting objectives, and training. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the basic skills necessary to be successful as a supervisor in the construction industry.

This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the governmental and legal system with which every code enforcement official works. In addition, with the successful completion of the course and others specified by the NC Code Officials Qualification Board, course participants are eligible to take the state examination for inspector certification. The required textbooks are available from the NC Department of Insurance (919-661-5880, ext. 240). Allow at least three weeks for textbook delivery. 16 hours.

This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills for basic fire prevention code enforcement. This course follows the guidelines set by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board. Lecture, demonstration, and skills evaluation are the principal methods of instruction. Specific training areas include: rules of building code enforcement, fire code as it relates to other building codes, use of the fire prevention code, and technical provisions. Prerequisite none.

This certification-related course is designed for the education and training of the Fire Prevention Level II code enforcement official who has the responsibility of inspecting existing buildings, excluding high-rise, in the following occupancy classifications: business, small assembly, large assembly, mercantile, residential, storage, educational, and industrial. Upon completion, course participants will have a better understanding of the NC Fire Prevention Code and will be able to apply the Code in the inspection field. In addition, with the successful completion of this course and the Law and Administration course in conjunction with other education and experience requirements specified by the NC Code Officials Qualification Board, course participants will be eligible to take the Fire Prevention Level II state examination for inspector certification.

This course introduces the practices and principles of interpersonal communication in both dyadic and group settings. Emphasis is placed on the communication process, perception, listening, self-disclosure, speech apprehension, ethics, nonverbal communication, conflict, power, and dysfunctional communication relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, apply basic principles of group discussion, and manage conflict in interpersonal communication situations.

This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is placed on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches and participate in group discussion with appropriate audiovisual support.

This beginning ASL course is for students with little or no background with the language. Students will develop basic expressive and receptive skills to communicate about themselves, their families, likes and dislikes, and daily activities. Students will also develop their understanding of Deafness and Deaf culture.

This second course in the ASL series builds on knowledge from ASL I to further develop students' abilities to communicate in ASL. Students will be able to discuss topics of daily life and routines in more detail and ask and answer simple questions. Students will continue to develop their understanding of Deafness and Deaf culture.

If you need to improve your listening and speaking scores for the TOEFL iBT exam, this is your chance. The TOEFL Internet Based Test (iBT) preparation class is an intensive English skills development course, which focuses on teaching standardized test taking strategies for the TOEFL iBT while strengthening the main skills of English learning: reading, listening, speaking and writing. Though the intent and focus of the course is specifically aimed at enhancing TOEFL students' iBT scores, the material covered in class will fine-tune any student's English communication for use in academic and professional settings. Required Textbook: Mastering Skills for the TOEFL iBT (Advanced), Moraig Macgillivray, Patrick Yancey, Casey Malarcher, Jeff Zeter, Second Edition, Compass Publishing ISBN 9781599665191.

This course is designed for instructional areas related to interpersonal skills for the workplace: 1) dealing with conflict, 2) improving conversational and listening skills, 3) grammar, 4) reading skills, 5) writing skills 7) team communication and 6) identifying nonverbal cues in an intercultural setting.

Are you ready to practice your speaking/listening skills in a fun, student-centered and content based language class? In this lower-intermediate course you will focus on improving your spoken English and active listening skills through communicative activities, like role plays, dialogues, interviews, real-life situations, class discussions, and games in academic, professional and social contexts.

Would you like to understand and be able to discuss what is going on in the world while improving your English language skills? This content-based course for intermediate or advanced students will use authentic news materials to improve your English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and develop your vocabulary.

This course is designed for instructional areas related to interpersonal skills for the workplace: 1) dealing with conflict, 2) improving conversational and listening skills, 3) grammar, 4) reading skills, 5) writing skills 7) team communication and 6) identifying nonverbal cues in an intercultural setting.

If you need to improve your reading and writing score for the TOEFL iBT exam, this is your chance. This advanced-level course is designed to provide extensive skill building practice in reading and writing for students preparing for the TOEFL iBT test. Besides general test-taking strategies, classes will focus on improving your ability to paraphrase and to skim and scan reading passages and use other reading strategies for comprehension. You will also learn how to organize your ideas and use appropriate vocabulary and grammar to become a better writer.

If you need to improve your reading and writing score for the TOEFL iBT exam, this is your chance. This advanced-level course is designed to provide extensive skill building practice in reading and writing for students preparing for the TOEFL iBT test. Besides general test-taking strategies, classes will focus on improving your ability to paraphrase and to skim and scan reading passages and use other reading strategies for comprehension. You will also learn how to organize your ideas and use appropriate vocabulary and grammar to become a better writer. 20 hours $75 Students are required to have the textbook on the first day of class. Required Textbook: Mastering Skills for the TOEFL iBT (Advanced), Moraig Macgillivray, Patrick Yancey, Casey Malarcher, Jeff Zeter, Second Edition, Compass Publishing ISBN 9781599665191

This course is designed for instructional areas related to interpersonal skills for the workplace: 1) dealing with conflict, 2) improving conversational and listening skills, 3) grammar, 4) reading skills, 5) writing skills 7) team communication and 6) identifying nonverbal cues in an intercultural setting.

If you need to improve your listening and speaking score for the TOEFL iBT exam, this is your chance. This advanced-level course is designed to provide extensive skill building practice in listening and speaking for students preparing for the TOEFL iBT test. Classes will focus on improving your ability to take notes on listening passages with accuracy and you will learn how to use appropriate vocabulary, grammar and clear pronunciation while responding to specific topics. 20 hours $75 Students are required to have the textbook on the first day of class. Required Textbook: Mastering Skills for the TOEFL iBT (Advanced), Moraig Macgillivray, Patrick Yancey, Casey Malarcher, Jeff Zeter, Second Edition, Compass Publishing ISBN 9781599665191