Advanced and Specialized Training

Offering the training you need, when you need it.

Important Course Information

Course Dates All course dates are tentative and subject to change. The schedule will be updated periodically identifying course additions/deletions.
Course Locations Most courses are held at the College of Central Florida Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 33. Some classes may be held at alternative locations, and will be listed on the calendar.
Informational Flyers Individual course information is linked in the course titles below. There is also a link to the Advanced/Specialized Training Authorization form in the “Cost” column.
Dress Policy Casual clothing is recommended at all sessions. Please do not wear tank tops, shorts, flip-flops, sweatpants or offensive T-shirts.
State Approval Every seminar or workshop is State of Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training approved for either Mandatory Retraining or Salary Incentive Credit. (designated on fliers) 943.14 and 943.25 F.S.
Funding Additional seminars and workshops may be funded by agency training dollars. All courses qualify as state-approved for funding. Tuition is assessed to the Region VI Fund for qualified and certified Region VI participants only. Participants from other regions will be required to pay their own registration.
Fees Tuition fees are listed below as well as in each course flier.
Region VI All criminal justice officers in Marion, Levy, Citrus, Hernando and Sumter counties may participate free of charge in Trust Fund courses as Region VI members.

Click on Course Description below for informational flier. Advanced/Specialized Training Authorization Form

Date/Time Course Description Cost
April 27-30, 2026
May 4-7, 2026
Monday-Thursday
8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Defensive Tactics Instructor Course
(80 hours)
Region VI Attendees Tuition Reimbursed by Trust Fund. All Other Attendees $400. Course is limited to 24 seats.
May 4-7, 2026
Monday-Thursday
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
FDLE Rifle Instructor Course
(32 hours)
(FDLE #3024)
Region VI Attendees Tuition Reimbursed by Trust Fund. All Other Attendees $400. Course is limited to 12 seats.
May 18, 19, 27 & 28, 2026
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Field Training Officer Course for Correctional Officers
“A Shift Off”
Region VI Attendees Tuition Reimbursed by Trust Fund. All Other Attendees call for Tuition Pricing. Limited to 24 seats.
May 19 OR May 26, 2026
Tuesday
4 – 8 p.m.
Breath Test Operator Re-Certification Course
Intoxilyzer 8000
(4 hours)
Region VI Attendees Tuition Reimbursed by Trust Fund. All Other Attendees $200 if room available.
May 20, 21, 26 & 29, 2026
Wednesday, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday
11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Field Training Officer Course for Correctional Officers
“B Shift Off”
Region VI Attendees Tuition Reimbursed by Trust Fund. All Other Attendees call for Tuition Pricing. Limited to 24 seats.
June 29, 30, July 1 and 2, 2026
Monday – Thursday
8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
School Resource Officer Course
(Advanced Course #090)
Region VI Attendees Tuition Reimbursed by Trust Fund. All Other Attendees $200.
July 6, 7 & 10, 2026
Monday Tuesday, & Friday
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

July 15 & 16, 2026
Wednesday & Thursday
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Case Preparation and Court Presentation Course
“B Shift Off”
(40 hours)
Region VI Attendees Tuition Reimbursed by Trust Fund. All Other Attendees call for Tuition Pricing. Limited to 24 seats.
July 8 & 9, 2026
Wednesday & Thursday
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

July 13, 14 & 17, 2026
Monday, Tuesday & Friday
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Case Preparation and Court Presentation Course
“A Shift Off”
(40 hours)
Region VI Attendees Tuition Reimbursed by Trust Fund. All Other Attendees call for Tuition Pricing. Limited to 24 seats.

$88.08 per credit hour*