Welcome to the WCRP Training Page!
The WCRP offers its membership a diverse offering of trainings and workshops including in-person trainings held in facilities across the state, virtual trainings held on a virtual platform with our engaging instructors, and on-demand courses that can be taken on your time to fit into your schedule!
WCRP members are eligible to attend the training opportunities listed below at no cost!
On-demand Trainings:
Legal Insights On-Demand
Stay current on key legal developments with our on-demand legal update trainings. These recorded sessions cover essential topics for county employees and officials, helping you stay infomed about important changes - whenever it works for your schedule!
WCRP Online University
Designed specifically for Washington Counties Risk Pool members, these self-paced courses make it easy to access valuable training at your convenience.
→ Click here to be directed to the WCRP Online University!
Upcoming WCRP Trainings:
A Supervisor's Guide to Effectively Resolving Conflicts Among Subordinates
Appreciating and Harnessing the Benefits of a Multi-Generational Workgroup
Best Practices for Coaching and Counseling
Ethical Decision-Making
Foundations of Implicit Bias (Level 1)
HOW TO | Practical Guides for Supervisors
This program offers eight mini-courses for supervisors to complete at their own pace within the eight-week program period.
- Spring Program | April 14 – June 9, 2025 | Self-paced via Canvas
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- Summer Program | July 14 – September 8, 2025 | Self-paced via Canvas
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- Fall Program | September 22 – November 17, 2025 | Self-paced via Canvas
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Leading Beyond Authority
Legal and Practical Issues in Public Sector Recruitment and Hiring
Legal Insights | Public Works: Law in Motion
Managing Challenging Conversations
Mastering Policy Writing
Minimizing Workplace Gossip
Sergeant’s Investigation of Force
Situational Awareness: Safety is Thinking at the Speed of Life!
Supervisor Boot Camp
Supervisor’s Roadmap to Employment Law Essentials - Part 1
Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Prevention for Supervisors
Supervisor’s Roadmap to Employment Law Essentials - Part 2
An Overview of Leave Laws and Guidance on Reasonable Accommodations
Supervisor’s Roadmap to Employment Law Essentials - Part 3
A Legal Guide to Due Process, Performance Management, Discipline and Discharge
Supervisory Challenges: Navigating Risky Scenarios and Best Practices
Transitioning from Peer to Supervisor
Use of Force: Core Principles for Corrections
Use of Force: Core Principles for Patrol
Register for this session with WCIA by clicking "More Information" below; use "NON-MEMBER" for the registration type and use "NON" in the Organization Code field.
Using Just Cause Principles to Strengthen Discipline
Verbal S.W.A.T.: Strategies With Authority and Tact
Trainings by Request:
Training requests will need to be submitted by the county Risk Manager.
Contracts Workshop
More Information - Submit a Request
Additional Resources:
→ CORE360 Loss Control Training Portal
WCRP members receive free access to 10 modules within the CORE360 online training catalog. WCRP pre-selected the first 5 of the 10, while the county contact selects the other 5. Pre-selected modules:
- Defensive Driving Backing Safely R is for Reverse
- Defensive Driving Safe Following Distance
- Defensive Driving General Auto Risk Management
- Defensive Driving Intersections
- Defensive Driving Winter Weather
If you are interested in participating or learning more, please email MemberServices@wcrp.wa.gov.
→ WCRP Online Corrections Training Reimbursements
→ WCRP Scholarships
Quick Links:
→ Registration and Fees, Invoicing and Cancellations
→ County Development Institute of Washington
Questions? Please contact us by emailing MemberServices@wcrp.wa.gov.