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:

IDI Level 2 Intermediate Level Overview

Certification at the Intermediate Instructor Level includes successful completion of all prior level work, and:

IDI Level 3 Advanced Level Overview

Certification at the Advanced Level includes successful completion of all prior level work, and:

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 March 2024

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