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Certificate Regulations
The Commission, through the POST Certificates Unit, awards professional certificates comprised of the Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, Management, Executive, Reserve Officer, Public Safety Dispatcher, and Records Supervisor certificates. These respective certificates recognize achievement in education, training, and experience. All regulatory requirements for certificate awards are specified in the POST Administrative Manual (PAM), Chapter 7: Certificates (pdf). Use the Certificate Application - POST 2-116 (pdf) to apply for any of the following certificates except for the Reserve Officer Certificate (pdf).
Peace Officer Certificates
- Basic Certificate
- Intermediate Certificate
- Advanced Certificate
- Supervisory Certificate
- Management Certificate
- Executive Certificate
- Reserve Officer Certificate
- Specialized Certificate
- Coroner Certificate
Non Peace Officer Certificates
This page was last updated on October 12, 2007.