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The APCO Institute is overseen, managed and operated by industry experts with years of experience. Through our members, we stay current with industry issues and standards. Their needs and concerns drive the activity of APCO Institute.

October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Now is the perfect time to boost your online safety skills. Cybersecurity Fundamentals for the ECC is designed to help you recognize threats, protect sensitive data, and stay secure in your role. Start learning today and take the first step toward a safer digital environment at your agency.

Advance Your Skills With APCO’s Virtual Classroom

Get the full benefits of in-person training without leaving your desk. APCO’s live, instructor-led virtual classroom courses offer real-time interaction with certified instructors and networking opportunities with other public safety professionals. Engage in dynamic discussions, get expert insights and stay current on critical emergency communications topics.

Join APCO’s Adjunct Instructor Corps

The APCO Institute is seeking passionate and experienced emergency communications professionals to join the APCO Adjunct Instructor Corps. In this role, you’ll help train the next generation of public safety practitioners by teaching virtual, online, and in-person courses. We’re looking for subject matter experts who demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills and a desire to give back to the industry.

Advance Your Career with APCO’s RPL Program

Take your management skills to the next level with APCO’s Registered Public-Safety Leader (RPL) Program. Designed for emergency communications professionals, RPL provides the essential knowledge and tools to supervise and manage with confidence in a fast-paced environment.

3 Reasons to Take Courses From the APCO Institute

  • As part of APCO International, the APCO Institute is uniquely positioned to offer highly specialized training and resources on foundational, current and emerging topics that public safety telecommunications professionals need to know.
  • APCO’s leadership role in public safety communications worldwide means that our training programs and resources reflect the pressing issues that affect emergency communications centers (ECCs) of all sizes and that they meet the needs of our more than 40,000 members.
  • As a non-profit entity, the Institute offers exceptional and affordable training opportunities to public safety agencies and practitioners, regardless of their financial resources.

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Manage Your Training Records Online

APCO’s Training Central is an online resource that stores all of your CDE and recertification information in one place for easy viewing and retrieval.

Recertification

Find out what you need to do and how to do it for disciplines requiring recertification.

Leadership Programs

Reach your career goal in your public safety communications field by joining other emergency communications professionals in an APCO leadership program.