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Improve your skills and keep up with all the latest information in our ongoing training events. We offer a variety of training programs focused on the topics that matter.

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September 2026
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Essentials of Effective Supervision (12-Week program)

The 12-week Essentials of Effective Supervision course provides a strong knowledge base for frontline supervisors, managers and team leaders. This series is designed to provide new supervisors, and those aspiring to become supervisors, with a unique blend of knowledge, skills and strategies in the areas needed to effectively and efficiently supervise others. Participants will immediately […]
15 Sep - 08 Dec
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Greene County (4-Week / 8-Session Program)

Ready to start your business? The Early-Stage Business Boot Camp is an eight-session program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners. Gain practical knowledge in business planning, marketing, funding, financial management, legal basics, and more while learning from experienced business professionals. Sessions are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30–7:30 p.m. over four weeks. Participants […]
28 Sep - 22 Oct
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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October 2026
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Law Enforcement Leadership Summit 2026

The 2026 Leadership Summit addresses the leadership, operational, and organizational challenges agencies experience.  The training will focus on media relations, evidence management, officer wellness, major case leadership, large-scale event management, and recruitment and retention. Schedule: October 7, 2026 8 am – 12 pm – Public Information Officer (PIO) and Media/Public Relations for Law Enforcement Administrators […]
07 - 09 Oct
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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Transforming Conflict into Positive Outcomes

Does conflict sometimes interfere with the day-to-day operations of your organization? Actually, conflict is a natural and even beneficial fact of life in the business environment. However, when not managed well it can result in low morale, decreased productivity, high stress levels, and the loss of good employees, all of which detract from the organization’s […]
07 Oct
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders

Emotional Intelligence has been identified as the single most important competency for effective leadership. According to Dan Goleman’s ground-breaking book,”Nothing else, including gender, education, geographic area, age, or hours worked came as close to predicting success as did emotional competencies.” Competencies “that have been identified in internal research at hundreds of corporations and organizations as […]
08 Oct
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Defensive Driving Techniques/Emergency Vehicle Operations – 3 TS, 3 SD, 2 LS

Vista Law Enforcement Training and Consulting, LLC, in cooperation with Missouri State Public Safety Training Center, has scheduled this 8-hour POST-approved training program, titled “Defensive Driving Techniques/Emergency Vehicle Operations.”  This training program is presented by current and retired first responder personnel who are experts in defensive driving and emergency vehicle operations. Topics include: • Missouri […]
13 Oct
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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The Power of Positive Teams

Many organizations are feeling pressure due to the increased competition for talent, having fewer people to keep up, and operating in a constant state of change. As a lack of connection deteriorates team culture and engagement, remaining positive and avoiding the doom-and-gloom forecasts can be challenging. Building a positive, people-first culture can help you tell […]
13 Oct
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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SGF Business Lab

Turn your business ideas into reality at the SGF Business Lab! Join us for a FREE half day seminar designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners thrive in Springfield. This year three tracks will be offered, one for those just getting started, one for more experienced business owners, and one focused on branding, creativity, […]
14 Oct
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
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405 N. Jefferson
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ALERRT Active Shooter Level 1 End User – 2 Day Course – Greenville, MO

This dynamic course of instruction is designed to prepare the first responder to isolate, distract, and neutralize an active shooter. This course will cover shooting and moving, threshold evaluation, concepts and principles of team movement, setting up for and room entry techniques, approach and breaching the crisis site, secondary responder tactics, improvised explosive devices, and […]
15 - 16 Oct
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
125 Maple Street, Greenville, MO, 63944
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Government Contracting Basics

Explore opportunities to sell your products or services to federal, state, and local government agencies through public sector contracting. Learn about certifications (such as small business, minority-owned, and veteran-owned designations), how to register your business, where to find contract opportunities, and the basics of bidding and compliance requirements.   This program is offered in partnership […]
15 Oct
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Online
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Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training – 40-hour Basic CIT – POST APPROVED

The Missouri 40- Hour Basic CIT course will cover the following and not limited to: Overview of CIT Overview of Behavorial Health Suicide Prevention First Responder Wellness Substance Use/Co-occuring Medications De-escalation Lived Experience Community Resources ***POST Hours will include Interpersonal (De-escalation and Implict Bias categories), Legal, Skill Development and Techincal Studies. Hours vary based on […]
19 - 23 Oct
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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Supervision Boot Camp: Leadership Series (4-Day Program)

Supervisors today face a world of tremendous change and challenge. This program is designed for new and experienced supervisors and managers who want to keep their knowledge and skill consistent with, or a step ahead, of the demands of the work place. The Supervision Boot Camp: Leadership Series has been designed to build skills in […]
19 - 22 Oct
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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