Essentials of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certificate Program

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design is a well-established security practice revolving around the central idea that the proper design and effective use of the built environment can lead to a reduction in the incidence and fear of crime.

This self-paced, online certificate program will introduce security professionals to CPTED principles and their applications. The program explains adversaries and their tactics and how incorporating CPTED principles can mitigate the threat. Examples of CPTED applications are also explained. This program features exercises and aids to relate the concepts taught.

This online certificate program includes 6-month access to the course material and a certificate assessment. Successful completion of the course and passing the assessment awards a certificate of competency. This certificate demonstrates you have gained the essential knowledge and skills of CPTED strategies.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Define CPTED
• Identify CPTED principles in practice
• Apply CPTED strategies to reduce the opportunity for crime
• Evaluate CPTED applications