Find Your CPI Training Program
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) offers de-escalation training for every role and risk level. Train in person or virtually with a live instructor. Whether you are training with CPI for the first time or renewing your certification, start below and we will help you find the right program.
Are you new to CPI training, or renewing your certification?
Find the Right Training for Your Organization
New to CPI? Answer a few questions about your industry and the behaviors your staff encounter, and we will recommend the CPI programs that fit your roles and risk levels, then help you schedule training and get your team certified.
Renewing Your CPI Certification
Certified Instructors renew every two years to keep their certification current. Renewal refreshes your skills and scenarios, and you can add specialty content, such as autism or trauma, when you renew. Find and book the renewal program in the format and location that works for you.
Find Training Near You
In-person Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified Instructor training is available across the United States and beyond. We offer more than 500 different training sessions throughout the year, so finding a training session that fits your schedule is easy.
Frequently Asked Questions About CPI Training
To become CPI certified, you need to attend training conducted by CPI Global Professional Instructors who will train select staff from your organization to become Certified Instructors. This certification process applies to CPI's core training programs, including CPI Verbal Intervention™ Training, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention®, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® with Intermediate Physical Skills, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills.
Once certified, you must attend renewal training every two years to maintain your certification. The renewal process ensures you stay current with the most updated de-escalation techniques while sharpening your confidence and skills through refreshed scenarios and networking opportunities with peers.
To begin the certification process or renew an existing certification, you can start at https://www.crisisprevention.com/event-registration.
CPI schedules more than 500 training events annually in North America alone, making it easy to find a training program in your area. To locate CPI training near you, you can use CPI's training finder tool.
In addition to scheduled public training events, CPI offers flexible training delivery options to meet your organization's specific needs. If you prefer on-site training, a CPI Global Professional Instructor can facilitate training at your organization with your designated Certified Instructors. For organizations without appropriate staff to serve as Certified Instructors, CPI also provides direct delivery, where CPI comes to your organization and trains your staff directly.
To help determine the optimal CPI training program options for your situation, CPI has a consultation process that includes questions about your industry or profession and the behaviors you face. You can schedule a consultation to learn how CPI's training programs can benefit your organization.
CPI offers a pre-training online curriculum that you must complete before your live training begins. This online training reviews course content, explores CPI modules in greater depth, and provides essential facilitation strategies to maximize your training experience.
You will receive an email invitation to access this online training approximately 10 days prior to your scheduled live training event . This online component is a required prerequisite that must be completed before attending the in-person portion of your training.
Yes, your organization can arrange on-site CPI training. We offer multiple on-site training options designed to accommodate your organization's specific needs and staff schedules while minimizing time away from daily operations.
Our on-site training delivery includes two primary approaches:
CPI Trains at Your Organization: A CPI Global Professional Instructor comes to your facility to work with your designated Certified Instructors to facilitate training.
Direct Delivery: If your organization doesn't have appropriate staff to serve as Certified Instructors, CPI will come directly to your organization and train your staff.
Additionally, we follow a train-the-trainer model where CPI Instructors train select members of your staff to become your organization's Certified Instructors. This approach allows training to be embedded within your organization's culture and enables ongoing skill reinforcement.
To explore on-site training options for your organization, you can schedule a consultation to discuss your specific needs and determine the best approach.
The duration of CPI training varies depending on the specific program and training type.
For those seeking to become Certified Instructors, the train-the-trainer component takes 3 hours. This instructor training prepares individuals to conduct ongoing trainings for their colleagues using CPI courses and materials.
For participants taking CPI courses, the Dementia Capable Care program requires 3.5 hours to complete.
For other CPI programs, training times are tailored to each program's content and objectives.
CPI does not offer free training. CPI operates through a train-the-trainer model where organizations invest in certification programs to develop their own internal training capacity.
The CPI approach involves Certified Instructors who conduct ongoing trainings using CPI courses and materials within their organizations. Additionally, CPI provides live training sessions led by Training and Development Consultants for implementation advice and peer-to-peer strategy sharing, but these are part of paid program offerings rather than free standalone training.
For organizations seeking CPI training, the standard approach requires enrollment in CPI's certification programs, which provide the foundation for building internal training capabilities through qualified Certified Instructors.
To become CPI certified, you need to attend training conducted by CPI Global Professional Instructors who will train select staff from your organization to become Certified Instructors. This certification process applies to CPI's core training programs, including CPI Verbal Intervention™ Training, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention®, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® with Intermediate Physical Skills, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills.
Once certified, you must attend renewal training every two years to maintain your certification. The renewal process ensures you stay current with the most updated de-escalation techniques while sharpening your confidence and skills through refreshed scenarios and networking opportunities with peers.
To begin the certification process or renew an existing certification, you can start at https://www.crisisprevention.com/event-registration.
CPI Instructor Certification is valid for 2 years from the date of your original certification. Participants who recieve a Blue Card® credential should refer to the expiration date written on the card or refer to your organization's CPI Certified Instructor or policies and prodedures for additional guidance.
To maintain the Instructor Certification, you must attend a renewal training every two years. The renewal process is designed to sharpen your confidence and skills through refreshed scenarios and networking opportunities with peers to learn from their unique experiences. Renewals are required to ensure your ability to provide the most updated de-escalation techniques.
Your renewal cycle begins on the day of your original certification, so it's important to track this date to ensure you renew on time.