Becoming a training provider on American Police Training is an excellent opportunity to share your expertise and enhance the skills of law enforcement professionals. Here’s how you can get started:
00:01: Are you ready to create a new training provider account to share your training events? Follow 00:05: these steps to set up your account on American police training and start posting on 00:09: their Free Directory. 00:13: From selecting Your Role to uploading images each step is outlined to help 00:17: you efficiently set up your account and showcase your training events. 00:23: Begin the account creation process by clicking on sign up 00:28: Indicate your intention to promote or manage training by selecting the corresponding 00:32: option. 00:35: Before we continue consider that the details provided in the following steps 00:39: will determine your organization's training coordinator. 00:42: This platform allows for a single training coordinator for organization 00:46: who will act as the lead administrator and will have full authority over your organization's 00:50: account on this platform. This person can be changed later on by our customer 00:55: service team. 00:58: Okay, let's continue filling out the coordinator sign up form. 01:02: Start by choosing your desired rank or title option by clicking on the drop-down 01:06: menu marked select. 01:10: In this example, I am selecting the rank sergeant from the options provided. 01:16: Click the first name field and type in your first name. 01:24: Now click the last name field and type your last name. 01:33: Now type the email address you will use for this account in the email field. 01:39: Keep in mind this email address must be a working address and not a no 01:43: reply box. You will need to confirm this address by opening a 01:47: confirmation email and selecting the confirm button. 01:52: We also need to confirm the email address used. 01:56: This will help ensure the correct email is indicated free of any errors or typos. 02:03: Next we need to input a password. 02:07: It is recommended that you use a password that is not easily predictable has upper 02:11: and lower case letters and uses a special character. 02:16: Confirm the password used in the first password field. 02:21: This will help ensure the password was typed as intended. 02:26: Next type of good cell phone number in this field. 02:28: This number will be used for important notifications, which may be managed 02:32: in the notification section of your user dashboard. 02:37: Be sure to use only 10 digits and no formatting. 02:43: We want to make sure our users get the recognition they deserve for any military service. 02:47: You may opt out of this field by selecting prefer not to answer. 02:53: For this example, I will select the status honorably discharged. 02:58: Because I selected honorably discharged. 03:00: The form will ask me which service I was in. 03:05: For this demonstration. I will select Army as my branch of service. 03:11: In this next field I will assign myself as the training coordinator affiliated 03:15: with my agency clicking on the select agency drop-down will allow 03:19: me to search for my agency or training provider organization. 03:25: In this example, my agency is not listed in the select agency drop down 03:29: menu. So I will click the checkbox to open the new agency 03:33: form. 03:36: After selecting the new agency checkbox a new form will open up where I 03:40: can input my organization's details. 03:44: The first detail we will input is the organization type. 03:46: There are many options to choose from select the option that best fits 03:50: your organization. 03:54: For this demonstration, I will select Municipal agency as my agency type. 03:58: However, options range from varying jurisdictional levels to private businesses 04:03: and ngos. 04:06: Next we enter our organization's name in the agency name field. 04:18: Now we need to input a good General phone number for our organization. 04:22: This number will be the one displayed on your organization's page. 04:25: It is recommended to use a front desk number or a number that is used for general 04:29: purpose. 04:38: The Agency contact name should be the best point of contact for use by American 04:42: police training when reaching out to your organization. 04:53: Choose the state. Your organization is located in. 04:57: You can start typing the state name of your choice rather than scrolling the whole list. 05:03: When you see the state you are looking for click on it to select it. 05:08: Now repeat the same process for selecting your county. 05:17: Repeat the same process for your city. 05:25: Repeat the same process for your postal code. 05:33: In this text box, you will type your organization's full address how you would like the 05:37: public to see it? 05:46: Use this button to upload an organization logo seal badge or 05:50: patch image. Though it is not required. 05:52: It is highly recommended that you add a logo to maintain a professional image. 05:59: It is best recommended to use a square shaped image in jpeg jpg 06:03: or PNG format. 06:07: Like in the agency image section we will now use this button to upload a user 06:11: image. 06:14: If you list yourself as a lead instructor for an event, this is the image that will be 06:18: used as your professional instructor photo. 06:20: It is best recommended to use a professional-looking square around shaped 06:24: profile image in jpeg. Jpg or PNG format. 06:31: Before you click the sign up button be sure to review the terms and conditions and 06:35: select the checkbox to agree to them. 06:43: Complete the account creation process by clicking the signup button. 06:48: Don't forget to check your email inbox for a confirmation email to activate your 06:52: account. Sometimes the email may get swept up by a junk mail 06:56: filter. If you don't see it in your inbox check your junk mail, too. 07:00: Use the link posted at the end of this video to register with American police 07:05: training today and start posting your training events.
Steps to Become a Training Provider
1. Open a Training Coordinator Account
To begin, your agency’s authorized agent, typically the training coordinator, must open a free Training Coordinator account. This account serves as the primary hub for managing your training programs.
2. Update Your Agency Profile
Once the account is created, the next step is to update your agency profile. A comprehensive and updated profile helps potential trainees understand the scope and quality of the training programs you offer.
3. Post Training Programs
With your profile set up, you can begin posting your training programs. Detailed descriptions, schedules, and objectives help in attracting interested participants.
4. Assign Instructors
Assign qualified instructors to each training program. This not only ensures high-quality training but also builds credibility and trust with your audience.
Benefits of Being a Training Provider
By becoming a training provider on our platform, you gain access to a wide range of tools and features designed to streamline the management and delivery of your training offerings.
- Manage Training Offerings: The Training Coordinator account allows you to efficiently manage and showcase all your training programs in one place.
- Reach a Wider Audience: Our platform connects you with law enforcement professionals seeking advanced training, helping you expand your reach and impact.
- Enhanced Credibility: Being listed on American Police Training enhances your agency's credibility and visibility within the law enforcement community.
Additional Support
If you have any questions or require assistance during the sign-up process, our support team is readily available to help. Visit our FAQ page or contact customer support for further guidance.
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