Emerald Shield Academy:
Security Training: We are licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS) Private Security Board to provide training for Security Professionals. This ensures our curriculum meets the required standards for security guard licensing in Texas.
Court-Approved Courses: In addition, Emerald Shield Academy offers courses approved by the Texas Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC). This means certain courses may fulfill specific training requirements for professions overseen by the JBCC.
Texas Private Vocational School: We are also established as a Texas private vocational school as defined under Texas law. This allows us to offer occupational training programs in various fields, potentially beyond security-related areas.
Important Note:
While Emerald Shield Academy provides a variety of training options, it’s important to understand the specific licensing or certification requirements for your desired profession. These requirements can vary depending on the specific course content and the state you wish to practice in.
We recommend:
Researching License Requirements: Before enrolling in any course, research any licensing or certification requirements for your desired profession in Texas (or your target state). You can find this information by contacting the relevant licensing agency.
Course Applicability: Contact Emerald Shield Academy to confirm if a particular course fulfills the necessary qualifications for your licensing or certification goals.
By enrolling at Emerald Shield Academy (ESA), you agree to the following terms and conditions:
Digital Signatures and Course Access
1. Digital Signature Requirement: To ensure the security and validity of your enrollment, Emerald Shield Academy now requires a digital signature during the course purchase process. This digital signature signifies your agreement to these Terms and Conditions and your understanding of the course details and fees.
2. Consequences of a Fake Signature: Providing a fake or unauthorized digital signature during course purchase is a violation of these Terms and Conditions. If Emerald Shield Academy detects a suspected fake signature, your course access will be withheld until a valid signature is provided.
3. Valid Signature Options: A valid signature can be provided in two ways:
Digital Signature: You can complete the digital signature process during online enrollment.
Physical Signature: If you are unable to use the digital signature option, you can contact Emerald Shield Academy to request a printable enrollment form. This form can be signed, scanned, and emailed back to us.
4. Granting Course Access: Upon receiving a valid digital or physical signature, Emerald Shield Academy will grant you full access to your purchased course materials and resources.
5. Additional Information: For any questions or concerns regarding digital signatures, please contact Emerald Shield Academy.
Academic integrity: ESA expects all students to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. This means completing all coursework honestly and independently and avoiding plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty. Students who violate the ESA Academic Integrity Policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion.
Student conduct: ESA students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner. This includes complying with all ESA rules and policies and demonstrating maturity and courtesy on and off campus. Students who violate the ESA Student Code of Conduct may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion.
Tuition and fees: ESA students are responsible for paying all tuition and fees in full and on time. Students who fail to pay their tuition and fees may be subject to late fees and other penalties. ESA reserves the right to deny students access to classes and other college resources until all tuition and fees have been paid in full.
Financial aid: ESA students who receive financial aid must agree to abide by all financial aid terms and conditions. This includes maintaining satisfactory academic progress and meeting all other requirements set by the financial aid program. Students who fail to meet financial aid requirements may be subject to financial penalties and may be required to repay their financial aid.
Student records: ESA maintains student records in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Students have the right to access their records and to request that inaccurate information be corrected. ESA may also disclose student records to third parties as required by law or as necessary to provide students with educational services or support.
Refunds: Refunds will be processed in accordance with our Refund and Return Policy found here https://emeraldshield.org/refund_returns
Dispute resolution: Any disputes arising out of these terms and conditions shall be resolved in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
Changes to these terms and conditions: ESA reserves the right to update these terms and conditions at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting an updated Terms and Conditions on our website.
Our website address is:
Main site: https://emeraldshield.org
Learning Management System: https://my.emeraldshield.org
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