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Workplace Violence Prevention and Active Threat Awareness

What workplace violence is, the warning signs worth reporting, everyday habits that lower the risk, and what federal guidance says to do if there is an active threat. Six short lessons, a 15-question quiz and a certificate of completion.

Start the course 6 lessons · about 38 minutes · included with membership

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This course is general awareness information. It does not replace your employer's workplace violence prevention plan, its emergency procedures or any training your employer is required to give (for example, under California law), and it is not legal advice.

  1. 1What workplace violence is 3 min
  2. 2Warning signs and the pathway to violence 3 min
  3. 3Everyday habits that lower the risk 2 videos5 min
  4. 4Threats, robberies and reporting 3 min
  5. 5If there is an active threat: Run, Hide, Fight Video11 min
  6. 6After an incident, and the manager's role 3 min

Take the quiz 15 questions · 80% to pass · retake as often as you like

Resources and next steps: official links for licensing, training, jobs and more, with what each one is for.

Built on federal guidance

Based on OSHA, CISA and FEMA material, with the sources linked in every lesson.

For staff and managers

Six short lessons. The last one covers what a prevention program includes, for supervisors and owners.

Certificate

Pass the 15-question quiz (80% or better) and download a certificate of completion as a PDF.

Who it's for

  • Employees in stores, offices, hotels, apartment buildings, warehouses and other workplaces
  • Cashiers, front desk and customer service staff who deal with the public
  • Anyone who works alone, works late at night or handles cash
  • Supervisors and managers who want a refresher for their team
  • Small business owners starting a prevention plan

What you'll learn

  1. Understand what workplace violence is and who faces the most risk
  2. Notice the warning signs that often come before targeted violence
  3. Report threats and concerns early, through the right channel
  4. Respond to a robbery or an active threat using federal guidance

The certificate you'll receive

Sample certificate of completion with the learner's name, course title, quiz score, date and certificate ID
Sample. Yours shows your name, score, date and a certificate ID, and downloads as a PDF you can print or share.

About the certificate

The certificate shows you completed the course and passed its quiz: something to show employers you took the time to learn. It is not a license or state-approved training, so to work as a security officer you will still complete your state's required training and licensing.