Training Opportunities

NCTCOG offers numerous training classes and seminars to local government staff and officials in government policy, law enforcement, homeland security, geographic information systems, and administrative services.

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Training and Development Institute
NCTCOG's Training and Development Institute provides a variety of employee development training programs for government agencies and private companies located in the North Central Texas region. 

Regional 9-1-1 Emergency Number Program Training
North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional 9-1-1 Program is dedicated to providing training for all 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers region-wide. Classes are offered on a regular basis. 

Regional Police Academy
With over 50 years of experience in law enforcement training, the Regional Police Academy (RPA) specializes in presenting programs of current and future interest to the law enforcement profession. 

Emergency Preparedness Training 
NCTCOG's Emergency Preparedness department has assisted in providing a wide variety of exercises and training for the region's first responders, public health and medical personnel, public works administrators, and elected officials. 

Transportation Safety Training 
NCTCOG's Transportation department periodically offers training in freeway incident management and photogrammetry.

Environmental Stewardship Training
NCTCOG’s Environment and Development Department periodically offers training in solid waste management, floodplain management, pollution prevention, stormwater  and wastewater management, public works, green infrastructure and rights-of-way management.