"The Online Corrections Academy is definitely a great training investment. We have trained more staff effectively and efficiently. Since OCA is a product of ACA, we are offering training that helps us comply with accreditation requirements and that is accountable as well. Great investment!"

Training Coordinator, State Agency
 

Welcome to the Online Corrections Academy (OCA)

...The Leader in Online Training Solutions for the Corrections Community

ACA understands the importance of providing high-quality, job-specific training to correctional staff at all levels. Since 1870, the Association has been committed to improving and fostering the development of correctional professionals. Indeed, ACA has led the way in bringing technological advances in training to the field of corrections. Creating the Online Corrections Academy (OCA) marked another significant milestone in this effort.

The Online Corrections Academy, in partnership with Essential Learning, now provides a full range of e-learning solutions to meet the specific training needs of adult and juvenile correctional agencies. We offer the most comprehensive catalog of online courses designed exclusively for correctional staff.

Expand the learning opportunities for your staff while reducing costs for:

• Pre-service and in-service training

• Compliance with legislation, ACA accreditation, professional licensing, and ACA re-certification

• Agency-specific training

Click here to view and print our Course Library - updated regularly.

We Have E-Learning Solutions for:

"OCA enabled us to provide timely, relevant, and cost-effective training to a large number of staff at various locations." Training Director, State Agency

• Purchasing Courses Individually or in Bulk - Our OCA Training Site provides individual correctional staff - all levels and disciplines - with instant access to the courses they need for their professional development and continuing education.  Bulk purchase options are available for facilities and agencies. Click here to learn more about the OCA Training Site.

• Managing Your Entire Training Program - A subscription to our Organizational Training Site provides your agency or facility with a cost-effective solution for managing all of your training requirements. Click here to learn more about the Organizational Training Site.

• Expanding Training Opportunities in an Existing LMS - Already have a Learning Management System (LMS) in place? License courses from our comprehensive online library to use in your own SCORM compliant system. Need your learning material converted into online courses? Our educational technology staff can convert your training curricula or lesson plans into online courses.  Click here to learn more about course development and licensing content
   

Please contact us for more information or to request a free demo.

To assess your training needs and to learn about agency discounts and developing online courses, contact:
 
Diane Geiman, Online Corrections Academy Manager
ocatraining@aca.org
800.222.5646, ext. 0167
 
To learn more about managing your training program with e-learning solutions, contact:
 
Pat Tully, Online Corrections Academy Business Development Associate
OCAinfo@essentiallearning.com
800.729.9198, ext. 200