What they offer
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Classes
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| Class | Format | Length | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force Science Certification CourseTraining for law-enforcement professionals on human factors in use-of-force investigations, including perception, memory, decision-making, and performance under stress.Included and extra costs: Online: research and slide deck books shipped; PDF handout; 36-month access; email and phone support.Provider’s credential claim: Successful completion of the stated requirements earns the Force Science Analyst certification, attesting to training in recognizing and articulating psychological, biological, and physiological factors affecting behavior and memory in force encounters and pursuit situations. (credential source captured October 19, 2026) | Format: In person and online | Length: 32 hr | $1,399 | Official page for Force Science Certification Course, Force Science, Ltd. |
| Advanced Force Science Specialist CourseAn 18-week online advanced course in behavioral science and human performance during high-stress use-of-force encounters.Included and extra costs: 50 hours of continued law enforcement education credits certified by IADLEST; Six undergraduate-level credits available through Columbia Southern University partnershipProvider’s credential claim: Force Science states the course is certified by IADLEST for 50 hours of continuing law-enforcement education credits; participants who pass qualify for six undergraduate-level credits through the stated university partnership. (credential source captured October 19, 2026) | Format: Online | Official page for Advanced Force Science Specialist Course, Force Science, Ltd. | ||
| Realistic De-Escalation Instructor CourseA train-the-trainer de-escalation course for law enforcement, public safety, and professional personnel, teaching science-based strategies to recognize, assess, and respond during dynamic…Who it’s for: Law enforcement, public safety, and professional personnelIncluded and extra costs: In-person: 18 training hours, 2 days in-class plus 2 hours online, Resource Guide + TEB Book, slide deck handout (PDF), group discussions, instructor Q&A, teach-back feedback, access to recorded lectures; Online: 12 training hours, 9+ hours of video content, Resource Guide + TEB Book (shipped), slide deck handout (PDF), teach-back feedback, 36-month access, email & phone supportProvider’s credential claim: Provider states participants who complete the Instructor Competency Exercise (Teach-Back Video) earn a Certificate with Instructor designation (18 in-person / 12 online training hours); those who skip it earn a course-completion certificate (16 in-person / 10 online training hours). (credential source captured October 22, 2026) | Format: In person and online | Length: 18 hr | $495 | Official page for Realistic De-Escalation Instructor Course, Force Science, Ltd. |
| Realistic De-Escalation for Security ProfessionalsTraining on evidence-based communication, tactics, rapport-building, and strategies for security personnel handling people in crisis.Who it’s for: Security and business professionalsIncluded and extra costs: Online course handout download; 12-month access; email and phone support | Format: In person and online | Length: 3 hr | $79 | Official page for Realistic De-Escalation for Security Professionals, Force Science, Ltd. |
| The Intersection of Video Evidence, Human Performance, and Force InvestigationsAn in-person course on interpreting video evidence alongside human performance factors in force-related incidents.Who it’s for: Investigators, supervisors, attorneys, command staff, and other public safety professionalsIncluded and extra costs: Slide deck booklet providedProvider’s credential claim: Participants who meet the stated requirements can earn a Certificate of Completion. (credential source captured October 19, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 16 hr | $495 | Official page for The Intersection of Video Evidence, Human Performance, and Force Investigations, Force Science, Ltd. |
| Fundamentals of Realistic De-EscalationOne-day course on practical, science-informed de-escalation techniques, risk assessment, communication, and human performance in law-enforcement encounters.Who it’s for: First-response professionalsProvider’s credential claim: Provider states the course is certified for eight hours of CLEE credits through IADLEST's National Certification Program for POST accreditation. (credential source captured October 19, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 8 hr | $295 | Official page for Fundamentals of Realistic De-Escalation, Force Science, Ltd. |
| Force Encounters CourseThe course introduces psychological and physiological factors affecting threat assessment, sensory perception, decision-making, performance, and memory in high-stress law-enforcement encounters.Included and extra costs: 12 hours of training content; slide deck book shippedProvider’s credential claim: Course page says participants may earn a Certificate of Completion by meeting its requirements. | Format: In person and online | Length: 13 hr | $349 | Official page for Force Encounters Course, Force Science, Ltd. |
| Advanced Instructional Methods (AIM)Hybrid evidence-based coaching course for instructors focused on learning science, instructional methods, and practical application in agency training programs.Who it’s for: Instructors and coachesIncluded and extra costs: Course book and training materials included | Format: Hybrid | Length: 50 hr | $1,595 | Official page for Advanced Instructional Methods (AIM), Force Science, Ltd. |
| Realistic De-Escalation for Corrections ProfessionalsTraining for corrections professionals on de-escalation, incident stabilization, decision-making, and communication with people in crisis.Who it’s for: Corrections professionals | Format: In person | Length: 8 hr | Official page for Realistic De-Escalation for Corrections Professionals, Force Science, Ltd. |
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