Field Training Officer FTO Certification (C.T.E. Model©)
About this course
Law Enforcement FTO Training
The Command Presence FTO Certification Course is a 32-hour, human-performance-based program designed to modernize field training for today’s law enforcement agencies. Built on the C.T.E. Model© (Coach, Train, Evaluate). This framework focuses on developing performance, not just documenting it.
When implemented properly, agencies experience:
• Stronger recruit performance
• Reduced washout rates
• Clearer evaluation standards
• More effective coaching conversations
• Lower FTO burnout
What You'll Learn:
• How people learn and perform under stress
• Communication strategies across generations
• Practical application of the C.T.E. Model©
• Effective feedback and documentation systems
• Defensible evaluation categories & FTO software systems
Who Should Attend?
• Current and prospective Field Training Officers
• FTO Program Supervisors
• Training Unit Managers
• Command Staff overseeing field training
Course Details
• Length: 32 Hours
• Format: In-person (hosted or agency delivery)
• Focus: Field Training Officer Certification & Program Modernization

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