FTO Coaching Model Training & Certification

The FTOAcademy is a self-paced online training system to Train and Certify Field Training Officers in the Coaching Model of Field Training.

FTOAcademy provides the same training as in-person courses with the benefits of a private user forum to post questions and receive answers from subject matter experts and fellow Field Training Officers.

The Coaching Model of Field Training is certified in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and several others. FTOAcademy is pursuing a National Certification for the remaining states.

We are currently in BETA – Sign up below to keep informed on the status of our launch.

FTOAcademy Launch

Status of our launch…

  • WebsiteCompleted December 2023
  • Private User Forum Completed January 2024
  • Document RepositoryCompleted January 2024
  • Course Recording – Completed June 2024
  • Lessons:
    • Day 1 – Completed July 14, 2024
    • Day 2 – Completed July 16, 2024
    • Day 3 – Completed July 26, 2024
    • Day 4 – Completed July 29, 2024
    • Day 5 – Completed August 1, 2024
  • Beta TestIn progress
  • Launch – October 2024
  • IADLEST Certification – For states where coaching model is not certified – Ongoing

Status By State…

  • Illinois – Certification in progress
  • Iowa – Certification in progress
  • Minnesota – Certification in progress
  • Wisconsin – Complete – Wisconsin does not require certification to use our system.

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