Requalification - Basic Course - Major #8925

Certificate Program Map

The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


This course is available to individuals who have successfully completed a POST-certified Regular or Specialized Investigators' Basic Course, the Basic Course Waiver (BCW) process, or have a three-year or longer break in qualifying employment from a California law enforcement employer for which the position required completion of Regular Basic Course (RBC) or Specialized Investigators' Basic Course (SIBC) training. For students seeking the Basic Course Waiver Assessment (BCW) Process you must complete an evaluation approved by POST, the requalification course must be completed to meet the assessment requirements of the BCW process unless an individual qualifies for the testing process. This course will update the students on the required material to bring the students into compliance by updating them on those sections of the Regular Basic Course thereby bringing them into compliance with the standards required by POST.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Satisfies all the POST required retraining to become a sworn peace officer in the State of California.
  2. 2. Qualified to enter a California Peace Officer's Field Training Program.
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester

Certificate Requirement

7 units

AJ 219
Requalification – Basic Course

7 units
Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Updated information in the use of force, laws of arrest, search and seizure, criminal law, related to the California POST Basic Academy. Materials fee will be charged.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: AJ 270B
        Total: 7 units