Workplace Violence Instructor Certification
Overview
Master instruction for Workplace Violence (WV) prevention and response!
The Workplace Violence Instructor Certification (WVIC) equips you with the background and knowledge for providing high-quality workplace violence prevention and response education.
Achieving the WVIC offers you the ability to utilize standards-based curriculum for teaching awareness and managerial-level courseware.
Gain access to industry-leading curriculum, CPPS’s expert team, and a suite of training materials unmatched in quality.
Achieve the Workplace Violence Instructor Certification and be the go-to for your organization and community.
As trusted by the Department of Homeland Security for Continuing Professional Education.
Presenters
Jake Newton, MA
15+ years of public and private sector experience in Crisis Management and high-risk emergency survival.
Stacie Brown, MEd
25+ years of public and private sector experience in Human Resources, high-risk emergency survival, and adult education.
Dave Benson, MS, CTM
40+ years of combined public and private sector experience as a Threat Management expert.
What’s Included
Objectives
Modules
Check out the list below to learn about the individual modules presented in this course!
1. Awareness Training Course Introduction (:30)
Outlines the requirements of the course and certification, what will be learned and establishes the foundation of workplace violence prevention, intervention, and response.
2. Examining Extreme Violence (:29)
Defines extreme violence, explores historical case studies of extreme violence, and analyzes patterns and escalation factors to enhance prevention efforts. Emphasizes the importance of early warning signs and preparedness.
3. Regulatory Considerations & Standardization (:17)
Reviews workplace violence laws, industry standards, and international regulations to facilitate instructional compliance. Highlights how organizations can implement structured violence prevention programs.
4. Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention Components and Fundamentals (:16)
Introduces CPPS’s five-tier WVPI framework, explaining how organizations can establish policies, training, leadership engagement, and response protocols. Stresses the need for a proactive, multi-layered approach.
5. Fundamentals of De-Escalation (:49)
Provides key strategies for calming tense situations, utilizing active listening and emotional intelligence to manage workplace conflicts effectively. Encourages and approach of Calm, Connect, Capitalize.
6. The Dichotomy of Active Assailant and Hostage Survival (:50)
Differentiates the dynamics of an Active Assailant versus Hostage Situations, reinforces the importance of situational awareness. Discusses strategies for individual survival of each type of crisis.
7. Intimate Partner Violence in the Workplace (:18)
Examines how intimate partner violence (IPV) impacts workplace safety, including spillover effects and security risks. Teaches how to identify warning signs, intervene, and support affected individuals.
8. Workplace Violence Prevention, Intervention, & Response Training Demonstration (:43)
A demonstration for how to teach awareness-level workplace violence instruction. Using the curriculum provided, you will see exactly how to teach audiences you intend to educate with the materials provided.
9. Manager Training Course Introduction (:06)
Expands upon awareness training by preparing managers to implement prevention strategies, enforce policies, and guide employee behavior. Outlines leadership roles in maintaining a safe workplace culture.
10. Violence Prevention Concepts for Leaders (:16)
Explores the impact of managerial decisions on workplace safety, emphasizing professionalism, respect, and early intervention. Encourages leaders to recognize behavioral patterns and apply measured discipline.
11. Enhanced Threat Awareness Concepts (:32)
Teaches managers to differentiate between individuals who make threats versus those who pose actual harm. Provides awareness to advanced threat assessment and management techniques utilized by professionals to evaluate risks effectively.
12. Enhanced De-Escalation Concepts (:52)
Expands upon previous de-escalation techniques, focusing on conflict resolution strategies tailored for managerial roles. Leaders learn how to cool expressive encounters and mitigate workplace tensions before escalation.
13. Workplace Violence Prevention – Enhanced Guidance for Leaders Training Demonstration (:46)
A demonstration of managerial and supervisory level instruction for workplace violence prevention. This module is a representation of how you may teach the curriculum provided.
What You Receive
Program Guideline
This governs the WVIC program.
Training Syllabus
The syllabus describes the course you’ll teach, outlines the course objectives, modules, and high-level requirements for completion.
Instructor Guide
Designed to be a comprehensive tool to aid presenting the requisite material. Additionally, it illustrates course objectives, reference material, training aids, and an outline of the presentation. The Instructor Guide formulates the minimum criteria for how to fulfill the course objectives.
Lesson Plan
This document helps you prepare and plan for successful training. It expounds upon the Instructor Guide and provides tips and techniques to present the material with maximized success.
PowerPoint Presentation
The instructional aid that coincides with the Instructor Guide. It provides learners with visuals to facilitate learning outcomes.
Video Vignettes
Short video segments that identify scenarios or cases to illustrate examples identified in the curriculum.
Video Training Programs
Programs produced by CPPS for educational use within the WVIC program. These may be viewed standalone or embedded within the PowerPoint Presentation(s).
Note-taking Guide
A handout you may provide to your learners for taking notes.
Quiz and Answer Key
A way to assess learning outcomes. The Quiz is taken by learners. The Answer Key indicates correct answers for grading complete quizzes.
Sign-in Sheet
A sheet to track attendance.
Certificate Template
A templated certificate that may be annotated and provided to learners as desired.
Utilization Report
An Excel sheet to track and report utilization for revenue generated.
Ongoing Communication and Education
Regularly receive updates from CPPS and keep informed with periodic, specialized training or education to help you continue to elevate your use of the program.
Certification Requirements
To certify, all courseware must be completed, and a fifty (50) question exam must be passed with a grade percentage of seventy percent (70%) or higher. Fill out the form below if you’d like to receive the course syllabus and program guideline!
Registration Details
Certification Cost: $2,995 per person
- $399 bi-annually from date of certification
Also available for enterprises.
Contact us for details!
Calling all Consultants
Are you a consultant and need a way to provide quality instruction for workplace violence? The WVIC is your key! We welcome your use of the WVIC as part of your business.
If you generate revenue, CPPS offers a cost-sharing partnership.
