"Training"
APCO International Releases 6th Edition of Communications Training Officer Course
September 16, 2021APCO International has recently launched an update to the APCO Communications Training Officer (CTO) course. This course provides comprehensive training to experienced telecommunicators on the roles and responsibilities of CTOs in running an agency’s training program.
Read full articleAPCO Launches Virtual Classroom
July 29, 2020Today APCO International launched the APCO Virtual Classroom that will offer live instruction led online in real-time by APCO Institute adjunct instructors. The virtual classroom is unique in that it provides online students the interactive, engaging environment that is usually found only in a traditional classroom setting.
Read full articleAPCO Announces Approval of Revised Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications (PSC) Training Coordinator, PSC Certified Training Officer, PSC Supervisor and PSC Quality Assurance Evaluator
September 29, 2017Alexandria, Va. – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International received final approval from the American National Standards Institute…
Read full articleAPCO International Awarded Grant from Motorola Solutions Foundation
September 13, 2016The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International has received a grant award in the amount of $45,000 from Motorola Solutions Foundation. The grant is being administered through APCO’s Commercial Advisory Council (CAC) Scholarship Program, which makes scholarship funds available to public safety communications professionals who participate in APCO Institute training and certification courses.
Read full articleRecommended Minimum Training Guidelines for Telecommunicators Finalized
June 9, 2016Alexandria, VA – Today a group of 9-1-1 organizations jointly announced that it finalized recommended minimum training guidelines for the…
Read full articleRecommended Training Guidelines for 9-1-1 Telecommunicators in Development
February 1, 2016Today a group of 9-1-1 organizations jointly announced that they have been participating in an effort to develop recommended minimum training guidelines for the nation’s 9-1-1 calltakers and dispatchers.
Read full article2015 Career Advancement Center
August 5, 2015The Career Advancement Center, will return to APCO 2015 for its third consecutive year. Located in the Exhibit Hall, this group of five specialized sessions will feature industry experts leading one hour presentations on key topics that are aimed at professionals at every level and stage of their career.
Read full articleAPCO Announces Approval of Minimum Training for Public Safety Telecommunicators Standard
July 21, 2015The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International received final approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) on July 14, 2015 for an American National Standard (ANS) that identifies minimum training for public safety telecommunicators.
Read full articleTCS to Provide Cybersecurity Training, Hosted by APCO International
July 1, 2015The cyber intelligence experts of TeleCommunication Systems (TCS) will present public safety focused cybersecurity training, hosted by and in conjunction with APCO’s Annual Conference & Expo taking place in August in Washington, D.C
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Comments on Draft Standard Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Training Coordinator
June 16, 2015APCO International is seeking comments on a Candidate American National Standard (ANS) released today that identifies core competencies and minimum training requirements for the public safety communications training coordinator.
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