CE 1005 Fire Instructor Course

The Continuing Education Department at Columbia Southern University is launching a new online course, CE 1005: Fire Instructor I. As a prerequisite to CE 1003: Fire Officer I,  this course helps students develop the knowledge and abilities required to deliver instruction effectively from a prepared lesson plan, including instruction aids, evaluation instruments and  more.

Course Information for CE 1005:

• Timeline: Students will have up to 10 weeks to complete the course at their own pace.
• Enrollment: Students can enroll in this course any time. To ensure the best quality of learning, CSU has scheduled start dates for this course (see table below).
• Cost: $295
• Continuing Education Units: 7.7

Additional Course Requirements:

• Students must have access to Google Chrome and a web camera.
• Students are required to give live presentations throughout the course to show comprehension of course content.
• Students work directly with the professor to select a mutually agreed upon time to present.

Certification Exam:

• Students who earn a 70 percent or higher in the course are eligible to sit for the Fire Instructor I online exam offered through the Alabama Fire College (AFC) for an additional $95 testing fee.
• Prerequisites to take the exam: International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or ProBoard Firefighter 1 Certificate or Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter
• AFC issues dually accredited certificates (IFSAC & ProBoard). Both of those bodies are international accrediting boards that most states accept.
• Please check with a training officer or fire chief before enrolling to ensure that your department will accept the AFC certification.

For additional course information or to enroll, visit ColumbiaSouthern.edu/CE1005. Email ContinuingEd@ColumbiaSouthern.edu or call (800)-313-1992 with questions. These programs are not eligible for Federal Student Aid, military tuition assistance, VA funding or Learning Partner discounts.