12-Week Online Classes

All IACA 12-week online classes follow the same structure and pricing. Courses progress week-by-week (not self-paced), with a typical commitment of 3–5 hours per week.

Successful completion awards 60 hours of CEUs and a certificate. Each course is labeled by recommended experience level to help you choose the best fit.

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Note: The roadmap currently focuses on our 12-week online classes. Expanded guidance for webinars and in-person training is in development.

• Format: Weekly-structured online format (asynchronous; no live sessions)
• Time commitment: Approximately 3–5 hours per week
• Grading: Pass/Fail
• Pricing: $445 members / $520 non-members
• Completion: 60 hours of CEUs and a certificate

Class Availability by Quarter

Use this quick view to see which classes are typically offered each quarter. Final availability may vary by enrollment and instructor scheduling.

Note: Quarter 1 is dimmed because it is currently in progress.

Legend: ✓ Offered · — Not scheduled

Select the quarter you want, then choose your class from the registration form. (Most classes run 4x/year; some specialty topics run 2–3x/year.)

Note: Crime Mapping I is not included in the quarter registration forms. It uses a separate two-step registration process described on its course page.

Quarter 1 (In Progress) Quarter 2 Registration → Quarter 3 Registration → Quarter 4 Registration →

Tip: You can register for more than one class and pay in a single invoice.

If a class does not appear on the registration form, it is sold out. Email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.

Administrative & Strategic Analysis Intermediate

Practical approaches for administrative and strategic analysis. Supports leadership decision-making, unit justification, and long-term planning.

Advanced Analytical Methods for Microsoft Office Intermediate

Advanced use of Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and practical statistics for analysts who already have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Crime Analysis Automation & Productivity Intermediate New Class

Workflow efficiency training that combines practical automation, AI, and productivity systems to streamline repetitive analytical work.

Crime Analysis for Small Jurisdictions Beginner Limited Seats – Quarter 2

Crime analysis fundamentals tailored to small agencies and limited staffing. Ideal for new analysts or agencies building an analytical function.

Crime Analysis for Supervisors Advanced

Designed for leaders managing analytical units. Focuses on building sustainable, professional infrastructure and increasing operational impact.

Crime Mapping I: GIS Fundamentals Intermediate Limited Seats – Quarter 2

Foundational GIS and crime mapping skills for analysts using ArcGIS Pro—ideal for building reliable map products and spatial workflows.

Crime Mapping II: Foundations of Web GIS Intermediate

Builds on Crime Mapping I with web-based GIS concepts and products. Supports modern sharing, dashboards, and web mapping workflows.

Criminal Investigative Analysis Intermediate

Analytical support to investigations. Covers methods, products, and practical approaches used to drive case support and operational outcomes.

Essential Skills I Beginner Full for Quarter 2

Comprehensive foundation in crime analysis principles and professional practice. Covers core concepts, data sources, criminal justice context, and interpretation of crime data.

Note: Essential Skills I and II may be taken independently based on experience level.

Essential Skills II Intermediate Full for Quarter 2

Applied analytical techniques used in operational environments. Covers spreadsheet analysis, temporal analysis, mapping, forecasting, analytical writing, and crime series analysis.

Note: Essential Skills I and II may be taken independently based on experience level.

Fundamentals of Crime Analysis Beginner Full for Quarter 2

A comprehensive introduction to the concepts, techniques, theories, and skills most useful to working crime analysts.

Pattern Analysis for Law Enforcement Analysts Intermediate

Identifying crime and offender patterns. Emphasizes methods and products designed for practical law enforcement application.

Problem Analysis Intermediate

Structured analysis of recurring problems. Moves from symptoms to root causes and practical interventions.

Reducing Local Crime with Risk Terrain Modeling - in Collaboration with Simsi Advanced

Risk terrain modeling concepts and application. Supports place-based prevention strategies and evidence-informed intervention planning.

Serial Offenders: Analysis & Investigation Advanced

Advanced course focused on analysis and investigation related to serial offenders. Covers methods and considerations relevant to serious, complex investigations.

Questions?

If you need help selecting a course, have registration questions, or want to be added to a waitlist, contact the Training Committee.