Force Science: Advanced Instructional Methods

The MD Police Training & Standards Commission and the Public Safety Education & Training Center are partnering with Force Science to offer an Advanced Instructional Methods program for Maryland Law Enforcement Certified Instructors!

CLICK HERE to view the course flier. Contact your agency's training coordinator to enroll.

DESCRIPTION:
Aim higher with evidence-based strategies & coaching for practical, expert-level training!
Most training programs focus solely on content delivery—providing information for participants to study, retain, and (hopefully) apply. This hybrid course takes a transformative approach, blending self-paced online modules with dynamic, in-person workshops designed to emphasize the practical application of material tailored to your specific area of law enforcement training.

Participants will complete up to 10 hours of thoughtfully designed pre-course materials to lay a solid foundation for the immersive, three-day workshop. This preparation ensures that you arrive ready to fully engage in the workshop’s interactive sessions, which focus on active participation and hands-on skill-building. By the end of the course, you’ll walk away equipped with practical tools and strategies that can be implemented in your agency immediately.

But the learning doesn’t stop there. To help you sustain your growth and achieve lasting results, this course includes post-course materials and booster sessions. These resources are designed to keep you on track, introduce advanced techniques, and provide access to additional tools for refining and enhancing your training programs. With this ongoing support, you’ll have everything you need to accelerate your professional development and deliver meaningful, lasting value to your agency or organization.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE
- Pre-Course Reading & Online Activities (10 Hours): Participants will complete foundational readings, quizzes, and discussion prompts through an online learning platform to establish core concepts before the in-person session.
- 3-Day In-Person Workshop (24 Hours): A highly interactive, expert-facilitated experience with hands-on exercises, group discussions, and practical applications to enhance understanding and skills.
- Post-Course Online Booster (6 Hours): Follow-up learning includes expert-facilitated lectures, quizzes, reflection activities, discussion forums, and post-testing, all designed to reinforce and apply key course concepts.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is restricted to Maryland Law Enforcement certified instructors. At this time, agencies are limited to 5 seats. Contact your agency’s training coordinator to enroll! Agencies can email names to Katie.Johnson@maryland.gov in the event additional students from each agency can be accommodated.

COST INFORMATION
This event is sponsored by the MD Police Training & Standards Commission, providing the training at no cost to attendees! Participants are responsible for their own lodging, food, and travel expenses. Affordable dormitory-style lodging is available on the PSETC campus. Full details and guest services contact information is available on the Lodging Reservation Request Form. Area hotels can be found in Westminster, MD and Owings Mills, MD. The PSETC main academic building hosts a full service dining hall. Students can purchase breakfast and lunch on-site, or visit many of the surrounding area restaurants.

CONTACT INFORMATION
For Program Specific Information, contact:
Richard Simons, Assistant Director of Law Enforcement Training, MD Police & Correctional Training Commissions, (410) 875-3463, Richard.Simons@maryland.gov

For Training Site & Registration Specific Information, contact:
Katie Johnson, Registrar, MD Police & Correctional Training Commissions, (410) 875-3523, Katie.Johnson@maryland.gov

Location: PSETC Sykesville
Dates of Class: 05/05/2025 - 05/07/2025
Approval Number: Pending
Approved Hours: 40
Price: 0.00

8:00am-4:30pm
Maryland Law Enforcement Certified Instructors only; Agencies limited to 5 students at this time.
Course roster will lock 1-month ahead of start date due to pre-work requirements!


NOTE: If a training coordinator wishes to place additional students beyond the restrictions on the waitlist, please complete the Program Waitlist Request Form.