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In-Person Sherburne County Government Center

Keep Your Edge: Pistol & Rifle Instructor Recertification

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.

Man performing CPR on a training dummy
In-Person Alexandria, MN

Complete Your AHA Journey—Get Certified Today.

Finished your online American Heart Association course?

Schedule your hands-on skills evaluation at Alexandria Technical & Community College. Options include Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, Heartsaver First Aid, and Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED. Certification is valid for two years.

In-Person Sherburne County Government Center

Master the AR-15/M16 Patrol Rifle

This two-day course gives peace officers and agency-designated armorers the skills to inspect, maintain, and verify the safe function of AR-15/M16 patrol rifles. Learn parts identification, preventive maintenance, readiness checks, and policy compliance—all aligned with POST standards for safety, legality, and performance.

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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.

A firearms instructor helps a security guard line up a shot with a handgun in an indoor firearms training range.
In-Person Sherburne County Government Center
Your First Step to Firearms Instruction
Designed for law enforcement, corrections, and security professionals, this hands-on course builds the foundation for in-service pistol training. Focus on safety, range operations, and structured courses of fire for confident instruction.
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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.

Man working on industrial steam turbine
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.

 

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In-Person Sherburne County Government Center

Train the Trainers. Lead with Confidence.

Sharpen your skills as an OC/CS instructor—this Train-the-Trainer course delivers hands-on techniques, deployment strategies, and instructional methods for non-lethal aerosol chemical agents. Includes proficiency testing and light exposure for previously trained participants.

In-Person Wright County Sheriff's Office Training Center, Maple Lake

Train-the-Trainer: Defensive Tactics Excellence

This 32-hour, hands-on program prepares law enforcement and corrections professionals to confidently teach defensive tactics. Blending legal foundations, proven control techniques, scenario-based drills, and instructor teach-backs, this course ensures you’re ready to deliver safe, consistent, and compliant instruction.

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

Launch a rewarding career in energy auditing with FREE training and paid learning opportunities. Gain hands-on experience, industry-recognized skills, and earn over $2,400 in stipends while preparing for a future in the growing green economy.

Hybrid

Your Road to Opportunity Starts Here!

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