Training and courses are open only to MEL-affiliated JIF members.

The MEL Safety Institute (MSI) has created the MSI Leadership Academy for Managers, Administrators, Department Heads, and Supervisors interested in sharpening and expanding their managerial skills. The program’s goal is to enhance our leadership skills by offering varied, in-depth managerial training.

OPEN REGISTRATION: Open Enrollment will be held twice a year: December 1–22 and June 1–22.
You only have to enroll once to enter the Academy. Once enrolled, you will receive your start date and be able to register for classes.

The MSI Law Enforcement Leadership Academy courses and enrollment are slightly different; please view the flyer at the top of the page for details.

REVIEW CLASS SCHEDULE: Browse the MSI LIVE Schedule to view classes offered in the next 2 months.


REGISTER: Click on a class title within the schedule to register.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Mandatory and Elective classes must be completed within 2 years of enrollment.
  • Only 4 Elective classes from the provided list are required for successful completion of the Academy.
  • Any classes completed prior to enrolling in the MSI Leadership Academy must be retaken.
COMPLETION OF THE ACADEMY: Each January, a self-assessment is distributed to all students enrolled in the MSI Leadership Academy. This self-assessment should only be completed once all requirements have been fulfilled. After the MSI team reviews the submitted self-assessments, a commemorative plaque will be mailed to each qualifying student.

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CLASS LIST: The list in the gray box below includes all classes approved for the MSI Leadership Academy. Please note that classes will be offered on a rotating basis. Registration for all these classes is open to everyone. Classes will only count towards the graduation requirements if a person is currently enrolled in the MSI Leadership Academy.

CONTACT US: For all additional questions, feel free to reach out to the MSI Helpdesk, and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

Phone: 866-661-5120 Email: MSI@jamontgomery.com

Frequently Asked Questions:

The MSI LIVE Schedule is updated monthly to include all classes scheduled for the next 2 months. If the class you need is not listed, please check back next month.

You can view your training records by accessing your profile in the MSI Learning Management System. All completed courses are listed under the “Completed” section.

Certificates for MSI LIVE classes may take up to 4 weeks to be processed and added to your account in the MSI Learning Management System. If more than 4 weeks have passed since you took the class please contact the MSI Helpdesk for assistance.

Visit the MSI LMS page on the website for information and details.

Mandatory Classes 

Elective Classes (Select 4)

  • Ethics for NJ Local Government Employeea
  • Harassment in the Workplace for Elected Officials, Managers, & Supervisors*
  • Implicit Bias in the Workplace
  • Leadership Skills for Supervisors Workshop*
  • Practical Leadership – 21 Irrefutable Laws*
  • Protecting Children from Abuse in NJ Government Programs

  • The Power of Collaboration (JIF 101)*

  • Accident Investigation
  • Active Shooter & Hostile Events – Critical Considerations for Organizational Leaders
  • Career Survival for Managers, Administrators and Assistants
  • CDL: Supervisors’ Reasonable Suspicion
  • Dealing with Difficult People
  • Employee Conduct and Violence Prevention in the Workplace
  • Ethical Decision-Making
  • Harassment in Volunteer Organizations
  • Introduction to Communication Skills
  • Introduction to Management Skills
  • Introduction to Understanding Conflict
  • Preparing for First Amendment Audits
  • Productive Meeting Best Practices
  • Public Employers: What You Need to Know

*Must attend an in-person session to receive credit for the Leadership Academy

Please Note: All the courses must be attended through MSI LIVE which are offered via Zoom, or in person. Any courses offered in MSI NOW will not count towards completing the requirements of the Leadership Academy.