Are you buried in paperwork? Let’s talk FTO Program Management for 2027
We may not be able to clear off your desk, but we can help you take a closer look at what’s on it—and how you manage your FTO system. The first thing to do is to stop fighting the paperwork and start managing the program. Learn how our one-day Managing Your FTO Program course helps officers and supervisors strengthen their understanding of evaluations, DORs, FTO selection, and program oversight.
Managing a Field Training Officer (FTO) program comes with plenty of responsibilities. From reviewing Daily Observation Reports (DORs) and ensuring consistent evaluations, to selecting FTOs and documenting remedial training, effective program management requires attention to detail and a solid understanding of the process.
“Managing Your FTO Program” is a course we designed to help you meet those responsibilities with greater knowledge and confidence. This one-day, eight-hour course is designed for officers and supervisors assigned to oversee their agency’s field training program, with an emphasis on the San Jose Model (SJM).
What Does this Field Training Officer Course Cover?
1. Participants will explore key aspects of FTO program management, including:
2. The program manager’s role and the importance of command support
3. FTO selection processes
4. Evaluation processes, DORs, and Standardized Evaluation Guidelines (SEGs)
5. Critical review of evaluations
6. Ethical and cultural evaluations
7. Identifying training issues and documenting remedial training efforts
8. You can read reviews from past students here, including those who have taken this management program.
9. Whether you’re currently managing an FTO program or preparing to take on that responsibility, this course offers an opportunity to strengthen your understanding of the systems, evaluations, and processes that help support an effective field training program.
Course tuition: $197 per attendee, with a minimum class size of 20 attendees. Free class seats available: Agencies interested in hosting a class can also take advantage of the host-agency benefit: with a minimum of 22 attendees, the host agency receives two complimentary seats. Start planning your 2027 training by keeping an eye on our upcoming classes as we book more events—or ask us about hosting a class at your agency.
Interested in Attending or Hosting a Class?
As you plan your agency’s training calendar for 2027, consider making FTO program management part of the plan.
Visit our Managing Your FTO Program course page for details, or contact us to discuss training and hosting opportunities. Let’s make 2027 a year of stronger FTO program management!
David J. Harris & Associates, LLC | Field Training Opportunities
Phone: 425-426-6350
Email: ftoschool@gmail.com