ABOUT APCO NEWS & PUBLICATIONS EVENTS JOIN LOGIN TRAINING SERVICES TECHNOLOGY ADVOCACY COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP APCO International > Training > Courses > Course Delivery Methods Course Delivery Methods The APCO Institute offers training courses at times and using methods that are convenient to you. Live / In-Person Institute Online Virtual Classroom We understand how busy you are. And that working in a PSAP isn’t a 9-to-5 job. That’s why all Institute courses are offered online. Their 24-hour accessibility — from any internet-enabled device — means that you can participate in training when it works for you. Find online courses Log in to online courses Technical Requirements for Online Classes All computers should have the following PLUS the requirements listed under either PC or MAC according to the make of your computer: Access to high-speed network connection (i.e., cable, dsl, etc.; not dial-up) Sound card and speakers or headset for audio/video Software – latest versions unless otherwise specified Current anti-virus software PC Operating System: Windows Vista SP2 or newer Word Processor: Microsoft Word 2003 or newer (or Word-format compatible) Recommended browsers for the best experience in Moodle Browser Minimum version Recommended version Google Chrome 30.0 Latest Mozilla Firefox 25.0 Latest Apple Safari 6 Latest Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 * Latest * Version 10 is required for drag-and-drop upload of content from outside the browser into Moodle AOL, Prodigy, CompuServe and other ISP-provided browsers are not supported. Java/JRE | Adobe Flash Player | Adobe Reader | QuickTime MAC Operating System: OS X 10.4.9 or newer Word Processor: Microsoft Word or Word-format compatible Recommended browsers for the best experience in Moodle Browser Minimum version Recommended version Google Chrome 30.0 Latest Mozilla Firefox 25.0 Latest Apple Safari 6 Latest Java/JRE | Adobe Flash Player | Adobe Reader | QuickTime Frequently Asked Questions Where do I log in? http://apco.remote-learner.net/login/index.php How long does it take to complete an online course? APCO Institute Online conducts courses via the Internet. Depending on the course you wish to take, the courses range from three weeks to seven weeks to complete. You should plan to spend 4-5 hours per week on each course. You will spend some of this time online learning and interacting with other students and some time offline reading and working on assignments. Do I have to be online at a certain time? Courses begin on Wednesday, and each Wednesday a course module and assignments are made available to students. You may work on the materials at any time. But, we do require that each student check in online by Friday of each week. And, all assignments, quizzes and tests are due on Tuesday of the following week. Do online courses have real instructors? All of our courses are offered online. And, yes, the courses are taught by APCO-certified instructors who interact with students and provide feedback on assignments. What if I have questions, or get behind? Your instructor will be only an e-mail away. If you have questions or problems keeping pace with the course, they are ready to help. Is there a cost for textbooks? Course manuals are included in the tuition cost. So, there are no additional textbook expenses. Some courses use digital rather than “real” manuals. Digital manuals may be downloaded and printed. How will I get my certificate when I complete my course? Once you successfully complete the course, you will receive an e-mail that includes a link for downloading and printing your certificate. Or, you can access and print your certificates via APCO’s Training Central, an online resource that stores all of your training records. Training Central gives you access to all of your training records 24/7. And, there is no cost to use it. APCO Store Get your official APCO gear and show your support for your association. Visit the store PSConnect 24/7 access to a forum where you can share ideas and connect with your peers. Visit PSConnect Career Services For job seekers and employers, an unmatched opportunity to connect. Learn more Buyer’s Guide Information about vendors and service providers in the public safety communications industry. Access the Buyer’s Guide Public Safety Foundation of America Critical funding and support for emergency communications centers. Learn more about PSFA Contact Us Privacy Policy All Material © 2021 APCO International All Rights Reserved