In-Person Course Catalog
OPOTA provides in-person training courses at the Main Academy and Tactical Training Center in London, Ohio as well as regionally around the state. The below listing is upcoming course being offered by OPOTA. New courses are added regularly so please check back frequently for the latest listing of available courses.
To register for a course, please use the “Sign Up / Sign In” button located at the top. All users and course applicants must have an OPOTA Portal account which will verify you are authorized to register and attend in-person courses.
Listing of available courses in alphabetical order.
| Course Name | Description | Pre-Requisites | Category | Start Date | End Date | Location | LE Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surviving the Shot | ******Register and pay below in this link:******
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Patrol | 8/27/2026 | 8/27/2026 | OPOTA - London: Main Academy | 0.00 | |
| TACTICAL - PATROL DRONE RESPONSE | PREREQUISITE(S): Current Police Officer
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Patrol | 8/3/2026 | 8/5/2026 | OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center | 700.00 | |
| TMP - Decision Making Under Stress (8 Hrs) | PREREQUISITE(S): OPOTC approved firearms program o Show All |
Skills Development | 8/26/2026 | 8/26/2026 | OPOTA - London: Main Academy | 250.00 | |
| Traffic Crash Level 3 - Vehicle Dynamics (40 Hrs) | PREREQUISITE(S): Traffic Collision Investigation ( Show All |
Traffic | 8/17/2026 | 8/21/2026 | Great Oaks Police Academy 200 Scarlet Oaks Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45241 | 0.00 | |
| Traffic Crash Level 4 – Reconstruction (80 Hrs) | PREREQUISITE(S): Traffic Crash Investigation Level Show All |
Traffic | 9/28/2026 | 10/9/2026 | 401 Tuscarawas St. SW, Suite 501, Canton, OH 44702 | 1200.00 | |
| VIP/Principal Protection Level II (40 Hrs) | PREREQUISITES: Student must have completed Princip Show All |
Firearms and Explosives | 8/31/2026 | 9/4/2026 | OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center | 850.00 | |
| Virtual Reality (Immersive Scenario Based Training) Instructor (16 Hrs) | PREREQUISITES: None (HOWEVER, in compliance with t Show All |
Instructor | 6/29/2026 | 6/30/2026 | Owens Community College Center for Emergency Preparedness - 30150 Tracy Road, Walbridge, Ohio 43465 | 275.00 | |
| Virtual Reality (Immersive Scenario Based Training) Instructor (16 Hrs) | PREREQUISITES: None (HOWEVER, in compliance with t Show All |
Instructor | 9/1/2026 | 9/2/2026 | OPOTA - London: Main Academy | 275.00 | |
| Virtual Reality (Immersive Scenario Based Training) Instructor (16 Hrs) | PREREQUISITES: None (HOWEVER, in compliance with t Show All |
Instructor | 9/21/2026 | 9/22/2026 | Lorain County Community College - 1005 N Abbe Rd, iLoft 223, Elyria, OH 44035 | 275.00 | |
| Virtual Reality (Immersive Scenario Based Training) Instructor (16 Hrs) | PREREQUISITES: None (HOWEVER, in compliance with t Show All |
Instructor | 10/21/2026 | 10/22/2026 | OPOTA - London: Main Academy | 275.00 | |
| Virtual Reality (Immersive Scenario Based Training) Instructor (16 Hrs) | PREREQUISITES: None (HOWEVER, in compliance with t Show All |
Instructor | 11/16/2026 | 11/17/2026 | Lorain County Community College, 1005 North Abbe Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035 iLoft Building Room 223 Par | 275.00 | |
| Virtual Reality (Immersive Scenario Based Training) Instructor (16 Hrs) | PREREQUISITES: None (HOWEVER, in compliance with t Show All |
Instructor | 12/8/2026 | 12/9/2026 | OPOTA - London: Main Academy | 275.00 | |
| Virtual Reality (Immersive Scenario Based Training) Instructor (16 Hrs) | PREREQUISITES: None (HOWEVER, in compliance with t Show All |
Instructor | 5/11/2027 | 5/12/2027 | OPOTA - London: Main Academy | 275.00 | |
| Virtual Reality (Immersive Scenario Based Training) Instructor (16 Hrs) | PREREQUISITES: None (HOWEVER, in compliance with t Show All |
Instructor | 11/9/2027 | 11/10/2027 | OPOTA - London: Main Academy | 275.00 | |
| Virtual Reality (Reserves and Auxiliary Only) (16 Hrs) | PRE REQUISITE(S): Must be Commissioned Reserve or Show All |
Administration/Management/Supervision | 8/11/2026 | 8/12/2026 | OPOTA - London: Main Academy | 0.00 | |
| Virtual Reality (Reserves and Auxiliary Only) (16 Hrs) | PRE REQUISITE(S): Must be Commissioned Reserve or Show All |
Administration/Management/Supervision | 9/15/2026 | 9/16/2026 | OPOTA - London: Main Academy | 0.00 | |
| Virtual Reality (Reserves and Auxiliary Only) (16 Hrs) | PRE REQUISITE(S): Must be Commissioned Reserve or Show All |
Administration/Management/Supervision | 10/13/2026 | 10/14/2026 | OPOTA - London: Main Academy | 0.00 | |
| Virtual Reality (Reserves and Auxiliary Only) (16 Hrs) | PRE REQUISITE(S): Must be Commissioned Reserve or Show All |
Administration/Management/Supervision | 11/17/2026 | 11/18/2026 | OPOTA - London: Main Academy | 0.00 | |
| Virtual Reality (Reserves and Auxiliary Only) (16 Hrs) | PRE REQUISITE(S): Must be Commissioned Reserve or Show All |
Administration/Management/Supervision | 12/1/2026 | 12/2/2026 | OPOTA - London: Main Academy | 0.00 | |
| Virtual Reality Operator for CPT Credit (16 Hrs) | PREREQUISITE(S): NONE
TRAINING TYPES: Peace Offic Show All |
Skills Development | 7/7/2026 | 7/8/2026 | OPOTA - London: Main Academy | 125.00 | |
| Virtual Reality Operator for CPT Credit (16 Hrs) | "This course is exclusively for unpaid Reserve or Show All |
Skills Development | 7/7/2026 | 7/8/2026 | OPOTA - London: Main Academy | 0.00 | |
| Virtual Reality Operator for CPT Credit (16 Hrs) | PREREQUISITE(S): NONE
TRAINING TYPES: Peace Offic Show All |
Skills Development | 8/22/2026 | 8/23/2026 | OPOTA - London: Main Academy | 125.00 | |
| Virtual Reality Operator for CPT Credit (16 Hrs) | "This course is exclusively for unpaid Reserve or Show All |
Skills Development | 8/22/2026 | 8/23/2026 | OPOTA - London: Main Academy | 0.00 |