CPI Blue Card^®

The CPI Blue Card^® is a confirmation of training that participants receive upon completing CPI training programs. This serves as documentation that an individual has successfully completed their training in CPI's core programs, which include CPI Verbal Intervention™, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention^®, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention^® With Intermediate Physical Skills, or Nonviolent Crisis Intervention^® With Advanced Physical Skills.

CPI provides recommendations on how long the the Blue Card^® is valid for, but this is to be established by the Certified Instructor and their organization, consisent with their policies. 

This system ensures that individuals maintain current knowledge and skills in crisis prevention and intervention techniques, supporting the highest standards of safety and professional competency in their respective work environments.

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.

Certified Instructors must attend a renewal training every two years to maintain their certification. Your renewal cycle begins on the day of your original certification.

Renewals are required to maintain your certification and ensure your ability to provide the most updated de-escalation techniques. The renewal process sharpens your confidence and skills through refreshed scenarios and networking with your peers to learn from their unique experiences.

To begin the renewal process, view the available programs here. You can also customize your renewal by adding specialty content, such as ADHD or Autism, to tailor your training to specific staff roles and the individuals you serve.

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 policiesa 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.