CPI certification stands for Crisis Prevention Intervention certification. It is a training program that provides non-violent and non-confrontational techniques for de-escalation of crisis situations. CPI certification is heavily utilized across the USA, the USVI, and internationally. The Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) is an international training organization specializing in person-centered de-escalation and behavior management programs. CPI certifies trainers who can then train others in the techniques of de-escalation.

There are different types of CPI certifications available, such as CPI nursing certification, CPI® (Certified Principal Investigator) certification for clinical research professionals, and non-violent intervention certification training for healthcare professionals, teachers, law enforcement agents, and other professionals that come in contact with assaultive behavior.

CPI certification courses can be taken online or in the classroom. The Crisis Prevention & Intervention course is approved for CE credits with the BVNPT & BRN, meets federal regulations, and is accepted nationally. CPI certification can be useful for healthcare professionals, teachers, law enforcement agents, and other professionals who may encounter crisis situations in their work.