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What is distance learning?
Answer: Distance learning is completing a curriculum of studies without being present in a class room. The
quality of education is usually better than that of a class room since most individuals who choose distance
learning to obtain their education are more self motivated. Due to today's technology more people than ever
before are choosing distance learning over traditional class room settings as the vehicle of choice to obtain
their education. Convenience and costs associated with a more traditional setting are just some of the
reasons more students are taking course work through distance education. After all, consider the commute
time and gas used to and from a class room. Wouldn't your time be better spent on studies, leisure time or
even time with your family or friends?
Is this a distance learning course? Yes. This is a unique course that recognizes the advantages of
learning at home for the working professionals.
Is the Fingerprint Certificate training earned via this distance learning program the same as the
Fingerprint Certificate training earned by students attending classes on campus at a college or
police department? Yes. You will receive the same Fingerprint Certificate training as students attending
a college or police department.
Will my certificate indicate it was obtained by distance learning?: No, your certificate will not look any
different than someone who took a more conventional course of study on campus nor will it indicate it was
earned by distance learning.
What are the materials mailed? One fingerprint magnifiers, course instructions, two fingerprint textbooks,
one fingerprint workbook, exercise assignments, examples, and exam request form.
What is the comparable cost of distance education v. traditional education on campus?
Answer: Statistics suggest that the average cost for a fingerprint course obtained on a traditional police
department, college or university campus with books and materials is approximately $600 to $1,200 per
person. AIST continues to maintain an affordable cost through the use of our home study fingerprint course.
Our amount options for the Fingerprint Course is $149 with books on CD format or $249 with traditional
books.
Is this fingerprint course designed by proficient instructors? Yes. This course was designed by
graduated administration of justice college degree professionals. They have worked for police
departments and / or U.S. Government agencies. All instructors are police or college certified fingerprint
experts / specialists.
Do I have to travel to complete this program? No. The AIST has designed this program to be delivered
throughout the world. The program utilizes distance learning technologies and professional facilitators to
eliminate the travel requirements without sacrificing the tremendous value of learning.
How long is the course? The distance learning program requires 80 hours of course work. Study time is
an individual assessment, but most full time students require 5 weeks to complete the program. One hour
of course work is equivalent to two hours of study time. This particular distance learning program is
structured to allow students to study on their own time.
How long do I have to complete the course? The distance-learning program must be completed within
six months.
How are the course materials delivered? All materials will come to you via U.S. Mail sent directly to your
home or office.
When can I start? Since AIST maintains open enrollment and does not involve class room attendance,
you may enroll at any time throughout the year and may start on your courses immediately after acceptance
by AIST. Our distance learning program is designed to accommodate only those students wishing to take
their courses entirely at home or work. You can start at anytime.
Are there any prerequisites? Yes. All students must be 18 years or older; graduated from high school or
have a GED (General Equivalency Diploma). The Fingerprint Certificate requires that all students have
"NO" felony convictions. If above prerequisites are fulfilled student may apply and take the prescribed
course of study.
What type of employment is available in the Fingerprint Classification field? Upon completion of this
fingerprint course the student can test for an entry level position for the job class of Fingerprint Classifier,
also known as Fingerprint Examiner, Fingerprint Expert, Fingerprint Identification Expert, Fingerprint
Specialist, Fingerprint Technician, or its equivalent.
Where are the employment opportunities? Fingerprint employment opportunities are located in cities,
counties, states, and Federal Government Civil Service areas of fingerprint forensics and related fields of
law enforcement.
Are you limited to the United States for employment as a Fingerprint Classifier? No. Henry’s
fingerprint system is being used by law enforcement agencies throughout the English speaking world. The
student can apply for entry level fingerprint positions with any English speaking country. Australia, Canada,
England, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States.
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