Having developed the first and only surety course in South Carolina, Upstate Academy is dedicated to providing quality focused curriculum designed to empower you with the knowledge to obtain and maintain your bail agent's license. 85% of all bondsmen attend Upstate Academy for their education and 95% of all bondsmen attend the Academy for continuing education courses.
With a proven success rate, Upstate Academy offers the required classroom instructions for the following curriculum:
- 40-Hour Surety Workshop
- 20-Hour Professional Surety and Runner Pre-Licensing Course
- 6-Hour Continuing Education Course
Upstate Academy is the only minority-owned school within the State of South Carolina. The instructions experience, at Upstate Academy, provides for a population rich in diversity in a comfortable setting within an atmosphere conducive to learning. The Academy maintain a casual, business-like environment which promotes focus, pride, and professional behavior.
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Frank Richardson, Bail Bondsman | Lead Instructor
The author of more than 10 books, covering course instructions to everything you need to know about bail bonding, Frank Richardson brings over 18 years of professional experience, expertise and knowledge to the classroom. With close to a decade of teaching experience, Mr. Richardson serves as the Academy's Lead Instructor.
Approach to Teaching and Learning
Guided in the belief that active learning methods promote active engagement from the students, Mr. Richardson creates a dynamic learning environment that encourages students to directly apply learned lessons, concepts and theories in a collaborative teaching forum.
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