Description
This course allows learners to gain background knowledge on Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention
(WVPI) principles, WVPI policies, processes, and protocols to achieve Instructor Certification. Upon completion,
learners will be able to deliver and train their organization’s members and community onsite or virtually. The
focus of the core curriculum is to maintain compliance with all prevailing standards, international and local
standards, guidelines, and policies.

Outcome
Upon course completion, learners will receive CPPS Workplace Violence Instructor Certification confirming the
ability to provide instruction in CPPS curriculum. The training curriculum is licensed for use while certification
requirements remain current.
Completion is determined by passing a 30-question timed multiple-choice exam with a grade of 70% or higher
presented at the end of the course.
This course qualifies for six credits towards the ASIS International CPE program.

Objectives
Upon completion of this course, individuals will be able to:
1) Articulate a Standards-based training regimen for individuals to facilitate organizational and community
Workplace Violence and Active Assailant Prevention, Intervention, and Response training.
2) Educate individuals at an awareness level on the following subjects:
a) Basic facts about workplace violence (relevant behavior and psychological aspects of violence).
b) Organizational policy considerations, including reporting options.
c) Identifying behaviors of concern.
d) Responding to concerning behaviors and emergencies.
e) Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence, impact on the workplace.
f) Fundamentals of verbal de-escalation
3) Recognize resources for self-paced continuing education.
4) Outline documentation and record-keeping considerations for tracking completion.