P.O.S.T. Management Seminar

The 104-hour mandated Management Course is designed to assist supervisors transitioning to middle managers (generally the position of Lieutenant) and must be completed within 12 months of ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵor being appointed to a middle management position. 

Tuition & Details 

  • Cost: $0 POST // $2,267.56 Non-POST reimbursable agencies
  • Certification Hours: 104 Hours
  • POST Plan: IV 

2026-2027 Training Session 

Course Control Numbers Module A: 5270-00501 Module B: 5270-00502 Module C: 5270-00503
ClassABCStatus
1Aug. 24-28, 2026Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 2026Nov. 2-5, 2026Waitlisted
2Sept. 14-18, 2026Oct. 13-16, 2026Nov. 16-19, 2026Waitlisted
3Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2026Oct. 26-29, 2026Dec. 1-4, 2026Open
4Oct. 19-23, 2026Dec. 1-4, 2026Jan. 11-14, 2027Open
5Nov. 2-6, 2026Dec. 7-10, 2026Jan. 19-22, 2027Open
6Nov. 16-20, 2026Dec. 14-17, 2026Jan. 25-28, 2027Open
7Dec. 7-11, 2026Jan. 5-8, 2027Feb. 1-4, 2027Open
8Jan. 11-15, 2027Feb. 8-11, 2027Mar. 1-4, 2027Open
9Jan. 25-29, 2027Feb. 22-25, 2027Mar. 22-25, 2027Open
10Feb. 22-26, 2027Mar. 22-25, 2027Apr. 19-22, 2027Open
11Mar. 1-5, 2027Apr. 5-8, 2027May 3-6, 2027Open
12Apr. 5-9, 2027May 3-6, 2027June 7-10, 2027Open

Location

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point
34402 Pacific Coast Highway
Dana Point, CA 92629

Registration

Classes can fill quickly, we recommend registering as early as possible. Have your training department call (562) 985-4940 or email the Center for Criminal Justice to reserve a spot. Click Request for Training to send your request.

Include the following:

  • Class Number
  • Agency Name
  • Training Manager’s Name, Email, and Phone
  • Attendee Name(s)
  • POST ID #(s)
  • Have all attendees completed the POST Supervisory course?
  • Attendee Email Address(es)

You will receive a confirmation email letting you know that we have registered you for the class. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis, a waitlist will be established once the maximum number of students has been met.

For those participants who will be flying in, the John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) is the closest airport. 

Attendee General Information

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Topical Areas

  • Transition to lieutenant
  • Leadership
  • Community-oriented policing and problem solving (COP/POP)
  • Strategic planning
  • Fiscal management
  • Personnel issues
  • Legal issues
  • Critical incident management
  • Ethics
  • Risk management
  • Media relations
  • Personal and professional growth
  • Project presentations and reports

Graduates of the POST Management Course are eligible to earn Undergraduate and Graduate level college credit upon completion of the program through ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ's Credit for Prior Learning (CPL).

How do I earn college credit for the POST Management Course?

You must have completed the the POST Management Course. Please contact the Center for Criminal Justice at (562) 985-4940 if you are interested in earning college credit.

How many college units are you eligible for?

  • You are eligible for 6 upper division undergraduate units in two courses. 3 units in CRJU 490: Management and 3 units in CRJU 490: Advanced Management. When you register for the course you must register for both courses. They cannot be split.
  • You may also be eligible for 3 graduate units in CRJU 690: Advanced, Specialized Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
  • You may not obtain both the undergraduate and graduate credit. You are only eligible for one.

How much does it cost?

The cost per unit is $165. This is subject to fee when a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is required.

Will I earn a transcript for this course work?

Yes, college transcripts are available upon completion of the course through ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ Enrollment Services.

Are past graduates of this course eligible to earn college credit?

No. You may only register for the credit during the academic school year in which you attended the POST Management Course.

Who do I contact if I have any questions about college credit?

Please contact the Center for Criminal Justice at (562) 985-4940 if you are interested in earning college credit.