Master Instructor Certification Course (MICC) 

The Master Instructor Certification Course is a 9-month program, focused on the design, development and delivery of a public safety course. Over the course of several workshops, students will research and develop a Training Needs Assessment, (TNA), use an Instructional Systems Design (ISD) process to design curriculum focused on skill and knowledge transference, develop and document a Total Training Package (TTP) for their course to be shared throughout CA public safety, then market and implement their course.

The program is designed to include a variety to workshops, in which students will have deliverables due at each workshop. MICC students are expected to do a significant amount of work outside of class but will have a variety of resources, including course facilitators and coaches, available to them to support their success. 

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MICC Application Process

Admission into the MICC program requires successful completion of Levels 1 through 3 of the IDI program and acceptance of your application. The MICC application requires students to demonstrate how they have applied knowledge and skills taught throughout the levels, as well as propose a course project topic. Students must have an approved course project topic prior to attending the first MICC workshop. 

Below are the required application documents for MICC. These must be fully completed and submitted to Marisa Messier by May 15, 2025.  Acceptance into the program will be confirmed by May 30, 2025. The anticipated MICC 16 dates will be posted below soon.

MICC Application: MICC Application_Updated Oct 2023

MICC Concept Paper Template: Concept-Paper-Template-Updated-2023 Nov

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MICC Program Overview

Program Meeting (2 hours) – Via Zoom

The Orientation Meeting is designed to provide the student with clarity on the overall MICC process and prepare them to launch into the TNA process for their course topic. During this meeting, students will begin gathering research, subject matter experts or utilize other methods as part of their Training Needs Assessment (TNA).  

Orientation & Training Needs Assessment Workshop (24-hours)

The Training Needs Assessment (TNA) Workshop is the first in person workshop. During this workshop, students will have a more robust orientation to the overall program and begin formal work on a Training Needs Assessment (TNA) document for their course project.  This will include analyzing research, interpreting interviews with subject matter experts and evaluating any other data collected to create a full training needs assessment. 

Progress Workshop #1 (24-hours)

During Progress Workshop #1, students will finalize their Training Needs Assessment and begin planning for the Instructional Systems Design (ISD) process as it relates to their individual course.  

Core Workshop (40-hours)

The Core Workshop focuses on applying the Instructional Systems Design process to their course of instruction.

Progress Workshop #2 and #3 (24-hours each)

During these Progress Workshops, students will finalize the components of their Instructional Systems Design, begin and finalize the development of the Total Training Package (TTP) as well as plan for the delivery of their course to their target demographic. Students will work one-on-one and in teams and with their facilitators to evaluate their progress. 

Facilitation Validation Workshop (32-hours)

During this workshop, student course work will be reviewed by a panel. The panel will provide feedback on the course development and design, including recommendations for course effectiveness and delivery. In addition, students will facilitate a portion of their actual course, inclusive of a learning activity, and be evaluated by the panel. Upon completion of both components, students will be thoroughly debriefed and have an opportunity to correct any required changes to their course. 

Course Implementation

Between Validation Workshop and Graduation, students will be required to set up and implement their course project to their targeted student demographic. MICC candidates will be responsible for all aspects of their course marketing, implementation and management. These courses will be delivered tuition free to the targeted public safety audience. Upon completion, MICC candidates will complete an evaluation and submit their course roster and student evaluations for review. 

Course Validation & Graduation Workshop (8-hours)

During this piece, students will participate in a full program debrief as well as attend a formal graduation.

Certification as a Master Instructor does not take place until the following requirements have been met:

• Creation and completion of a course of instruction that meets a law enforcement training or public safety dispatcher training need (TNA, ISD & TTP).
• Presentation of this course to the appropriate audience (course implementation) and submission of required evaluations documents to Government Training Agency (GTA).
• Submission to Government Training Agency (GTA) of a final, approved version of their TNA, ISD and TTP. 

Note: It is certainly desired that your course be POST certified and a benefit to the law enforcement attendees, and we have worked at great lengths to ensure that it is, but there are never any guarantees that you will get it POST certified. Not having POST Certification does not relieve you from the above requirements, you must still present your course for you to be considered a graduate of the program.  There are many MIDP/MICC students who have successfully presented their courses within their agencies and in other venues without POST certification.

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MICC Class 15 (2024-2025) – Currently in Progress:

Program Orientation Meeting: June 11, 2024, 10am-12pm via Zoom

Orientation & TNA Workshop: August 6-8, 2024
Progress Workshop #1: September 9-11, 2024
Core Workshop: November 18-22, 2024
Progress Workshop #2: January 14-16, 2025
Progress Workshop #3: February 25-27, 2025
Facilitation Validation Workshop: April 28-May 1, 2025
Course Validation & Graduation: June 24-25, 2025

MICC Class 16 (2025-2026):

Program Meeting: June 2025, via Zoom
Orientation & TNA Workshop: TBD – August 2025
Progress Workshop #1: TBD – September 2025
Core Workshop: TBD -November 2025
Progress Workshop #2: TBD – January 2026
Progress Workshop #3: TBD – February 2026
Facilitation Validation Workshop: TBD – April 2026
Course Validation & Graduation: TBD – June 2026

If you are interested in MICC Class 16, please register below to receive updated information about the application process and future dates. 

Course Fee Information:

Reimbursement Plan IV: There is no tuition for POST reimbursable agencies. Travel reimbursement is reimbursable via Training Reimbursement Request (TRR).

If you have any questions, please contact Marisa Messier via email or phone (858) 550-0040.

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