Course Preview – Motorola APX 8000 Radio Training

Train With Confidence.
Deploy With Ease.

This course walks your team through the Motorola APX 8000 series radios—step by step.

Motorola APX Radio Training

Who It’s For:

Firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and dispatchers using Motorola APX 8000 and APX 8500 series radios.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Critical differences between analog and digital systems
  • How to operate and navigate your Motorola radio
  • Key features and functions
  • Emergency usage, safety settings, and communication protocols
  • Equipment handling, care, maintenance and common troubleshooting tips.

Format:

  • Self-paced, online
  • Includes video instruction, quizzes, and a downloadable certificate of completion
  • Accessible via desktop or mobile

Completion Time:
Approx. 35–45 minutes

Pricing:
Seat-based licensing for departments — starting at $20 per person

Watch Sample Lesson

This self-paced course includes 13 short video lessons designed to help your team safely and confidently operate the Motorola APX 8000 and APX 8500 mobile radios.

Topics include radio setup, emergency features, channels and zones, scanning, pre-shift radio checks, basic maintenance, and real-world safety insights—taught by an experienced public safety professional.

Each lesson includes a short quiz to reinforce key points and ensure learner focus. A certificate of completion is issued at the end of the course.

A learner feedback survey is included to support training supervisors with actionable insights.

Course Outline

  • Lesson 1: Intro to APX System
  • Lesson 2: Evolution of Radio Communications
  • Lesson 3: Trunking Technology
  • Lesson 4: Channels and Zones
  • Lesson 5: Hands-On with Motorola Radios
  • Lesson 6: Best Practices for Radio Maintenance
  • Lesson 7: APX 8500 Mobile Radio Features
  • Lesson 8: Display and Audio Features
  • Lesson 9: Understanding Zones and Channels in the Field
  • Lesson 10: Practical Use of Radios in Emergency Situations
  • Lesson 11: Safety Features and Emergency Functions
  • Lesson 12: Advanced Radio Features
  • Lesson 13: Final Thoughts and Summary

FAQ

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* Absolutely. We offer team enrollment options for fire, police, and EMS departments of any size. Use the “Enroll My Team” button below, or fill out the contact form to request a custom rollout plan.

* While much of the material overlaps with other APX models, this course is specifically built around the APX 8000 Series interface and functionality. It’s ideal for departments currently deploying this model.

*Yes. If you’re enrolling a team, we can customize the training portal with your department’s name, logo, and a branded landing page. This helps reinforce ownership and makes the experience feel official for your personnel. We also offer optional group management tools so supervisors can track progress and generate reports.

Yes. Over 50% of our course takers use mobile devices to take lessons and courses.

The Motorola APX Radio Training Course

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