All ACCESS certification and recertification training and testing is 100% online and self-paced within nexTEST.
All resources can be found within the Resource tab here on the ACCESS webpage under the User Information Tab.
Coming soon: Advanced ACCESS Training Classes—Omnixx Force, TAC Training, and Protection Orders. Keep an eye on the Listserv to see when they classes will be open for enrollment.
Please reach out if you or your agency are interested in hosting these in person classes or have additional class ideas that would like to see.
Designed with frontline users and Terminal Agency Coordinators in mind, this exciting training series will dig deep into what really matters — compliance, confidence, and knowledge of the ACCESS system. The curriculum of classes ACCESS is currently offering includes:
Omnixx Force
Efficiency & Accuracy Combined – If you are in Omnixx Force web application user this course is designed for you. Master the full potential of Omnixx Force. Learn insider tips, time-saving shortcuts, and real-world strategies to make your entries and queries faster, smoother, and more accurate. Whether you are brand new or a seasoned user, this session will sharpen your skills and streamline your workflow.
Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) Training – Coming Soon
Take your role as a TAC to the next level. We’ll equip you with everything you need to be successful and prepared for your ACCESS audit — from understanding WACIC/NCIC standards to creating procedures that keep your agency audit-ready year-round. You’ll walk away with tools, templates, and a step-by-step audit prep guide to ensure your triennial audit process is informative and successful.
Protection Orders- Coming Soon
The Details Matter—Protection order entries are more than just data—they’re critical. Dive into the ins and outs of entering protection orders accurately and in compliance with legal and ACCESS requirements. We’ll break down PCO/07 audit standards, how to avoid common errors, and what Brady indicators mean for your data and your agency.
New Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) Trainings are required to be completed within 6 months of a user taking on their role as the agency TAC.
New TAC Trainings are held in 2 hour increments and will cover the TAC responsibilities, audit process, agency updates, ACCESS & CJIS Online users, criminal history and misuse, records and NCIC validations as applicable for your agency.
New TACs should reach out to the ACCESS email box (ACCESS@wsp.wa.gov) once their memo550 for a TAC change is processed to schedule their training with an ACCESS Business Auditor. You may complete this requirement prior to submitting a memo550 if your agency has applicable time.
Note: If you are currently a TAC looking for TAC Training, please refer to the Advanced Curriculum Training Calendar for a TAC Training near you.
- Agreement and Acknowledgement Training
- Criminal History Overview
- Extradition Limitation (EXL) Field Codes
- LInX N-Dex User Training
- Missing Persons
- National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) / Firearms Background Division
- Non-Criminal Justice Agency Overview
- Proper Use of Access (Video)
- Record Validation
- Second Party Checks
- Use of the ACCESS System
- What is ACCESS?