Instructor Development Institute (IDI)
In 2007, the POST Commission approved “The Instructor Development Institute” (IDI). The institute provides standardized, multi-level, multi-track programs to develop professionalism in the delivery of law enforcement instruction. The IDI process provides a tiered approach to law enforcement instructor development, ground grounded in contemporary adult learning methodologies, critical thinking, taxonomies of learning, effective presentation procedures and course design skills. Below is an overview of each of the levels of the program. For additional information about a particular level or course, including course dates, locations and registration information, please click on the corresponding links below.
POST IDI Levels
IDI Level 1 Basic Level Overview
Certification at the Basic Instructor Level includes successful completion of one of the following courses:
- Basic Instructor Course – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
OR - Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC) – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
OR - Institute of Criminal Investigations Instructor Course (ICII) – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
IDI Level 2 Intermediate Level Overview
Certification at the Intermediate Instructor Level includes successful completion of all prior level work, and:
- Intermediate Core Course – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
- Instructional Technology Course* – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
*SPECIAL NOTE: Instructional Technology may be taken at any point in time OR can be met though the Technology Equivalency Essay
IDI Level 3 Advanced Level Overview
Certification at the Advanced Level includes successful completion of all prior level work, and:
- Advanced Instructor Development Course (Phase I & II) – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
- Leadership, Mentoring, and Coaching Course (LMC)* – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
*SPECIAL NOTE: LMC may be taken by any instructor, at any point in the process, including prior to Level I or Level II
IDI Level 4 Master Instructor Level Overview
Prerequisites for attendance at the Master Level Includes:
- Successfully complete all Level 1, 2, and 3 requirements
- Submit an MICC application, including course project topic
Certification at the Master Level includes successful completion of all prior level work, and:
- Successful completion of the Master Instructor Certification Course (MICC) workshops
- Approval of MICC project deliverables (TNA, ISD and TTP for course project)
- Implementation of course project to target audience in California
If your goal is to attend MICC, please use this Map and Checklist to guide you through the process: IDI Visual Checklist Updated October 2023
If you have further questions, please contact Marisa Messier, mmessier@govtraining.com or (858) 550-0040
Michael Gray
Executive Director, Government Training Agency
(858) 550-0040
Marisa Messier
Director of Training, Government Training Agency
(858) 550-0040