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Advanced Pistol & Rifle Instructor Recertification

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In-Person Sherburne County Government Center

Stay sharp and certified—this two-day pistol and one-day patrol rifle instructor recertification course delivers updated techniques and teaching methods to keep your instruction current and effective.

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In-Person

Gain the skills you need to save lives.

This American Heart Association (AHA) certified course provides hands-on Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR training designed for healthcare professionals. Perfect for students entering medical programs or current staff needing recertification, this course ensures you’re prepared to respond confidently in critical situations.

Basic Pistol Instructor Course

In-Person Sherburne County Government Center

This Basic Pistol Instructor Training has been designed for law enforcement, corrections, and private security professionals who will be taking the responsibility of conducting in-service firearms training for their agency. The course will be very intensive in the areas of professional safety procedures, range management, and training course of fire.

In-Person

Master Boiler Basics & Pass Your Exam with Confidence

Ready to earn your Minnesota Special Engineer or Second Class Engineer license? This comprehensive prep course gives you the knowledge and confidence to succeed. You’ll learn boiler types, safety essentials, state regulations, and attendance requirements for heating boilers—all without the hassle of buying textbooks. Handouts are included, and our expert instructors make complex topics easy to understand.

In-Person

Complete Boiler & Turbine License Prep

Get everything you need in one comprehensive course! This package prepares you for Minnesota’s Turbine (Grade A), Special Engineer, and Second Class Engineer (Grades B or C) licenses. You’ll cover boiler types, safety essentials, state rules, and attendance requirements—plus an additional 2-hour Turbine Prep session for those aiming for the Class ‘A’ license. Perfect for candidates who want the most thorough preparation.

CPR Training Dummy with AED Defibrilator

In-Person

This refresher course covers adult CPR techniques and treatment of obstructed airways. Training also includes how to recognize an emergency such as a heart attack or choking and what to do.

In-Person

Power Up Your Skills—Master Electrical & Emissions Systems

Join our hands-on training. Learn to read schematics, diagnose electronic faults, and maintain emissions systems for on-highway trucks. At EDGE, you don’t just learn—you apply real-world skills that keep you ahead.

Hybrid

Your Road to Opportunity Starts Here.

Get your Class A or B CDL with a program designed for learners—flexible, hands-on, and guided by experts. Learn online, train behind the wheel, and start your driving career with confidence.

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Online

Discover how Excel Tables and PivotTables can transform your data—learn to filter, summarize, and analyze with built-in functions like sum, average, and count, plus create dynamic charts with ease.

Laptop on table showing on-screen spreadsheet filled with budgeting numbers.

Online

Microsoft Excel isn’t just for spreadsheets—it’s a powerful tool for solving problems, analyzing data, and making informed decisions. At Alexandria Technical & Community College’s EDGE Center of Innovation, our Excel training helps employees move beyond the basics and into real-world applications that drive results.

Expandable Baton/Impact Weapon Instructor Course

In-Person Sherburne County Government Center

This course is to help the officer understand the use-of-force as it pertains to an impact weapon. The techniques instructed will enable officers to control hostile suspects while using an impact weapon or police baton.

This is a Train-the-Trainer course. All officers are expected to participate and each officer will be required to complete a certification performance appraisal to successfully complete the course.

Person in commercial kitchen, wearing gloves, holding sliced meat with tongs

In-Person

Keep your team’s credentials up to date with this 4-hour continuing education course, required every three years to maintainMinnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) status.