Training: All Courses
The courses listed on this page are sponsored by the National Institute of Justice and offered by a variety of organizations.
Registration for all courses is free unless otherwise noted.
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| Course | Registration | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Spring Essentials of Forensic Science for Legal Professionals West Virginia University |
Open | March 19-20, 2013 | Tulsa, Ok. |
| Forensic Sciences: An Overview for Medicolegal Death Investigators National Forensic Science Technology Center |
Open but subject to applicant qualifications and limited seats | Anytime through Sept. 30, 2013 | Web (self-paced) |
| Serial Number Restoration Training (scroll down to find this course) ATF National Firearms Examiner Academy |
Closed | Feb. 26-28, 2013 | Scottsdale, Ariz. |
| Serial Number Restoration Training (scroll down to find this course) ATF National Firearms Examiner Academy |
Closed | March 12-14, 2013 | Chicago, Ill. |
| Serial Number Restoration Training (scroll down to find this course) ATF National Firearms Examiner Academy |
Closed | July 16-18, 2013 | Ammendale, Md. |
| Toolmark Identification and Comparison Training (scroll down to find this course) ATF National Firearms Examiner Academy |
Closed | Sept. 24-26, 2013 | Ammendale, Md. |
| Advanced Medical Imaging in Medicolegal Death Investigation RTI International |
Open | Jan. 29, 2013, 1pm ET | Web (live event) |
| Fundamentals of Sample Preparation used in Forensic Toxicology RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Gaining Speed with "Fast GC": A Practitioner's Perspective Webinar presented by NIJ's Forensic Science Technology Center of Excellence |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| How to Be a Good Expert Witness RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Fundamentals of Chromatography used in Forensic Toxicology RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Fundamentals of Mass Spectrometry Used in Forensic Toxicology RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Administrative Management of an MDI Office RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Recreational Asphyxia: Chemical RTI International and the National Academy of Medical Examiners |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerercorded) |
| Recreational Asphyxia: Mechanical RTI International and the National Academy of Medical Examiners |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerercorded) |
| Rural Law Enforcement Technology Institute NLECTC Small, Rural and Tribal and Border Regional Center |
TBD | TBD | Annapolis, Md. |
| CBRNE for First Responders National Center for Forensic Science |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| High Explosives National Center for Forensic Science |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Investigating Sudden Deaths: Cause of Death Scenarios That Mimic One Another RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Death Investigation in the Elderly RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Fundamentals of Immunoassy Testing in Toxicology RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Using a Cheminformatics Database: Introduction to ForensicDB RTI International |
Closed | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Technology Institute for Law Enforcement | Open | June 2-6, 2013 | Annapolis, MD |
| Sudden Unexplained Infant Deaths Investigation: Death Scene Recreation RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Field Detection of Drugs and Explosive Odor Signatures Using Planar Solid Phase Microextraction Ion Mobility Spectrometry National Forensic Science Technology Center |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
|
Advances in Forensic Anthropology — Technology Transition Workshop |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Developing a Missing Persons Protocol (en Espanol: Desarrollar un protocolo de Personas Desaparecidas) RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Cold Case Safety Net: Missing and Unidentified Persons RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Investigative Strategies: Missing and Unidentified Person Cases RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| CODIS for Missing Persons: Using DNA for the Investigation of Remains RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Specimen Validity Testing: The Workplace Experience RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Cold Case Safety Net: Missing and Unidentified Persons RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Sudden, Unexplained Infant Death Investigation: An Overview and Top 25 Critical Points to Consider RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Sudden, Unexplained Infant Death Investigation: Infant Growth and Development RTI International | Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Challenges in Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| An Overview of DFSA SAFE/SANE/SART Protocol I RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| An Overview of DFSA SAFE/SANE/SART Protocol II RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Developing a Missing Persons Protocol RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Offender Profiling: Psychology Contributions to Behavioral Crime Scene Analysis RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Answering the NAS: The Ethics of Leadership and the Leadership of Ethics (Ethics II) RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Forensic anthropology: Mapping and excavation of clandestine graves RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Concentration of Oxymorphone in Post Mortem Fluids and Tissues RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Field Investigation Drug Officer (FIDO) Program: A Technology Transition Workshop National Forensic Science Technology Center |
Not required | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Latent Fingerprint Image Enhancement: A Technology Transition Workshop National Forensic Science Technology Center |
Not required | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Mitochondrial and STR DNA Analysis by Mass Spectrometry Using the Ibis Biosciences Platform: A Technology Transition Workshop National Forensic Science Technology Center |
Not required | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| DART Mass Spectrometry: A Technology Transition Workshop National Forensic Science Technology Center |
Not required | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Miniaturized Microfluidic Devices: A Technology Transition Workshop National Forensic Science Technology Center |
Not required | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Cedar Fox Questioned Documents Workshop: A Technology Transition Workshop National Forensic Science Technology Center |
Not required | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Laser Microdissection for Examiners: A Technology Transition Workshop National Forensic Science Technology Center |
Not required | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Laser Microdissection for Technical Managers and Supervisors: A Technology Transition Workshop National Forensic Science Technology Center |
Not required | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Liquid Chromotography/Dual Mass Spectrometry: A Technology Transition Workshop National Forensic Science Technology Center |
Not required | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Polynomial Texture Mapping for Footwear/Tire Impressions: A Technology Transition Workshop National Forensic Science Technology Center |
Not required | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Essential Aspects of Forensic DNA Testing Forensic Training Network |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| National Forensic Academy Investigator - Virtual Reality (I-VR) Law Enforcement Innovation Center |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Forensic Fingerprints Analysis Basics Forensic Training Network |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Cold Case Analysis Training for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors Virginia Center for Policing Innovation |
Open Restricted to active law enforcement officers and prosecutors. |
Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Firearms Examiner Training NIJ website |
Not required | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Fundamental Biology & Genetics of Forensic DNA Testing Forensic Training Network |
Open |
Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Forensic DNA Testing Basics Forensic Training Network |
Open |
Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Biological Evidence Screening and Serology Forensic Training Network |
Open |
Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Forensic DNA Testing Markers and Methods Forensic Training Network |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| DNA Extraction for Forensic STR Analysis Forensic Training Network |
Open |
Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| DNA Quantification for Forensic STR Analysis Forensic Training Network |
Open |
Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Forensic STR Amplification Forensic Training Network |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Capillary Electrophoresis for Forensic STR Analysis Forensic Training Network |
Open |
Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Forensic STR Data Analysis Forensic Training Network |
Open |
Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Forensic STR Data Interpretation Forensic Training Network |
Open |
Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Forensic STR Data Interpretation Forensic Training Network |
Open |
Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Forensic DNA Testing Quality Assurance & Validation Forensic Training Network |
Open |
Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Forensic DNA Databases & Courtroom Considerations Forensic Training Network |
Open |
Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Forensic DNA for Law Enforcement Decisionmakers DNA.gov |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Law 101: Legal Guide for the Forensic Expert DNA.gov |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| What Every First Responding Officer Should Know About DNA Evidence DNA.gov |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| What Every Investigator and Evidence Technician Should Know About DNA Evidence DNA.gov |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Collecting DNA Evidence at Property Crime Scenes DNA.gov |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Español for Law Enforcement | Not required | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Technology Institute for Corrections (held biannually) | TBD | TBD | Classroom: TBD |
| Rural Law Enforcement Technology Institute (held biannually) | TBD | TBD | Classroom: TBD |
| Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court DNA.gov |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| DNA — A Prosecutor's Practice Notebook DNA.gov |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Crime Scene and DNA Basics DNA.gov |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Laboratory Orientation and Testing of Body Fluids and Tissues DNA.gov |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Laboratory Safety Programs DNA.gov |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| DNA Extraction and Quantitation DNA.gov |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| DNA Amplification DNA.gov |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Amplified DNA Product Separation DNA.gov |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| STR Data Analysis and Interpretation DNA.gov |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Population Genetics and Statistics DNA.gov |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Communication Skills, Report Writing, and Courtroom Testimony DNA.gov |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Non-STR DNA Markers: SNPs, Y-STRs, LCN and mtDNA DNA.gov |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Advanced and Emerging DNA Techniques and Technologies DNA.gov |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| FCC Narrow-banding Mandate Webinar NLECTC Communications Technologies Center of Excellence | Open | Anytime | Web (slides and speaker notes) |
| Precision Location For Public Safety Webinar NLECTC Communications Technologies Center of Excellence |
Open | Anytime | Web (slides and speaker notes) |
| 800 MHz Transition for Public Safety Webinar NLECTC Communications Technologies Center of Excellence |
Open | Anytime | Web (slides and speaker notes) |
| Land Mobile Radio "Communications 101" Webinar NLECTC Communications Technologies Center of Excellence |
Open | Anytime | Web (slides and speaker notes) |
| Voice Interoperable Voice Communications Webinar NLECTC Communications Technologies Center of Excellence |
Open | Anytime | Web (slides and speaker notes) |
| Alternative Power for Remote Communications Sites Webinar NLECTC Communications Technologies Center of Excellence |
Open | Anytime | Web (slides and speaker notes) |
| Fundamentals of Non-Mass Selective Detectors RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| To Hell and Back: The Ethics of Stewardship and the Stewardship of Ethics RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Introduction to Uncertainty in Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, Part 1 RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
|
Introduction to Uncertainty in Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, Part 2 |
Open |
Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Introduction to Uncertainty in Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, Part 3 RTI International |
Open |
Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| SOP Writing for ISO 17025 Accreditation RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Best Practices for Volumetric Measurement RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Fundamentals of LC/MS/MS RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| The Zzzz Drugs: From Analysis to Interpretation RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Opioids and Pain Management RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (prerecorded) |
| Expert Testimony Training for the Prosecutor and Scientist RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Expert Testimony Training for the Prosecutor and Scientist II RTI International |
Open | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Forensic Science 101: An Introduction West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Transition to Leadership West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Evidence Analysis: Beyond the Crime Scene West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Fibers and Textiles for Forensic Scientists West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Fundamentals of Forensic Toxicology West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Chemical Spot Tests for Illicit Drugs West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Introduction to Fish and Wildlife Investigations West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Forensic Entomology for the Crime Scene Investigator West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Principles of Death Investigation West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Automated Fingerprint Identification System West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| The Basics of Biological Evidence West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Crime Scene Investigation West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Ethics in Forensic Science West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Forensic Mass Spectrometry West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Forensic Photography West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Fundamentals of Forensic Questioned Documents West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Hair Evaluation for DNA Analysis West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS) West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Introduction to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Introduction to Firearms and Toolmarks West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Introduction to Forensic Drug Chemistry West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Perspectives in Expert Testimony West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Roles in Forensic Science: The Sociological Perspective West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| The Science of Fingerprints West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
| Shooting Reconstruction West Virginia University |
Open. Free for public lab employees. See site for pricing for federal employees and the general public. | Anytime | Web (self-paced) |
Date Modified: February 8, 2013
