What to Expect After Registering for an IACA Online Class

Current Session

Currently Enrolled in an Upcoming Online Class? Start Here

This section includes the most important information for the current online class session, including access timing, what to do first, and where to get help. The rest of this page explains the general format and expectations for all IACA online classes.

Quarter 2, 2026
Class dates: April 6 - June 26, 2026
1. Watch for your Moodle access email
Course invitations and Moodle login information are sent the week before class begins. If you do not receive your access email, first check your spam or junk folder for a message from [email protected].
2. Log in and review your course right away
Once you receive your Moodle invite, log in to confirm that you can access the site. Course materials, including Week 1, will not be available until the official start date—this is expected. Use this time to review the course homepage and become familiar with Moodle.
3. Begin participating during Week 1
Early participation is required. Students who do not begin participating during the first part of the course may be unenrolled.
4. Understand the format
These classes do not have live sessions. You may complete the weekly work on your own schedule, but the class progresses week by week as a group.
Need help?
If you do not receive your Moodle email, are unsure whether your registration is complete, or have questions about what happens next, contact [email protected].
Looking for general course policies, workload expectations, grading, transfers, and CEU/certificate information? Continue reading below.
If you are currently registered for an upcoming class, start with the section above. This guide explains what happens before, during, and after your course so you can plan with confidence. Please read it carefully.

Before Your Class Begins

Each quarter follows a consistent schedule so you can plan ahead.

TimelineWhat HappensWhat You Should Do
30 days before start Confirm participation for the upcoming quarter, IF you have not paid yet. We will email you. Reply to confirm/cancel — or request a transfer if needed. Your registration will be deleted if you don't respond.
7-10 days before start Moodle login information and course invitation are sent (and GIS license info, if applicable). Read the course information email carefully and log in to Moodle to verify access.
Class start date Week 1 opens in Moodle. Introduce yourself and begin Week 1 activities.
Tip: Messages go to the email you used for registration. Check spam or promotions if something is missing.

During the class

Our courses are asynchronous — there are no live sessions and no set meeting times. New materials open each Sunday, and you complete them when it fits your schedule.

Weekly Structure

  • Plan for 3–5 hours per week on lessons, exercises, and your final project.
  • The format is structured but flexible: new material each week; you choose when to complete it. Just remember that while due dates are flexible, you cannot bulk submit multiple weeks' work during the last week of class.
  • Instructors post weekly guidance and may host optional Q&A forums.

What to Expect from Your Instructor

Your instructor is an experienced crime analyst (current or recently retired) who:

  • Reviews assignments and the final project
  • Provides feedback in a reasonable timeframe
  • Available for questions via Moodle messaging/email
  • Does not monitor your pace or remind you of deadlines — time management is your responsibility.

Participation & Professionalism

These are adult-level, professional training courses, not undergraduate classes. You are expected to:

  • Take responsibility for meeting deadlines and completing assignments.
  • Communicate proactively if issues arise.
  • Participate respectfully and professionally in discussions.

Review our Participation Policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Please note that students cannot use AI to complete their work.

If you fall behind, you can request a transfer to a later session rather than remain in a class you cannot complete.

Grading (Pass/Fail)

  • All classes use a Pass/Fail grading system (no letter grades). Instructors have outlined the passing percentage for each class in the course details.
  • To pass, complete all required assignments and the final project.
  • You will be notified of your result whether you pass or fail.
  • Instructors may offer written feedback, but scores are not numerical.

After the Class Ends

TimeframeWhat Happens
Within 10 days of course closing Instructor finishes grading and submits completion records to IACA.
After grading is finalized You receive an email confirming your pass/fail status and completion details.
Within 4 weeks of class end Certificates and CEUs are processed and sent.

Certificates & CEUs

  • IACA Members: Completion appears in your member CEU record automatically; you can request a PDF certificate if desired.
  • Non-Members: A PDF Certificate of Completion is emailed once the course is finalized.

If you don’t receive your completion email within four weeks of the class ending, contact [email protected].

Moodle Access

  • For new students, Moodle accounts are created using the email you registered with the week before the class starts.
  • If you’ve taken a class before, your same Moodle account will be used again, so you will not get a new invitation from Moodle.
  • Your Moodle username can be found in your member profile on the IACA website once the Moodle account is created for you.
  • Password reset links are available on the Moodle login page.

Need Help?

If you need to transfer, update contact information, or withdraw before your class begins, email [email protected]. Keep an eye on iaca.net/online-classes for new course listings each quarter.

Quarterly Dates to Know

(Class dates are fixed, but all other dates are approximate based on Training Committee workload, schedule, etc. and are subject to change.)
DatesQuarter 1Quarter 2Quarter 3Quarter 4
Class Dates Jan 5th-Mar 27th, 2026 Apr 6th-Jun 26th, 2026 Jul 6th-Sep 25th, 2026 Oct 5th-Dec 25th, 2026
Confirmation Period Dec 4th-19th, 2025 Mar 6th-20th, 2026 Jun 5th-19th, 2026 Sep 4th-18th, 2026
Course Information Sent Dec 22nd, 2025-Jan 2nd, 2026 Mar 25th-Apr 3rd, 2026 Jun 24th-Jul 3rd, 2026 Sep 23rd-Oct 2nd, 2026
CEUs/Certificates Apr 6th-16th, 2026 Jul 6th-15th, 2026 Oct 5th-14th, 2026 Jan 4th-13th, 2027