what advantages does graduating from a law enforcement training program that offers peace officer standards and training (post) certification provide? post certification is expensive to receive, so it makes clear that the recruit is serious about finding employment. post certification is expensive to receive, so it makes clear that the recruit is serious about finding employment. post certification is exactly the same everywhere in the country. post certification is exactly the same everywhere in the country. post certification is a clear statement to a potential law enforcement employer that the recruit has received training consistent with the duties and obligations of a police officer. post certification is a clear statement to a potential law enforcement employer that the recruit has received training consistent with the duties and obligations of a police officer. post certification is only awarded to the top 1 percent of graduates from an academy. post certification is only awarded to the top 1 percent of graduates from an academy.