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Use the instructor certification course form to apply for the next ALIVE active shooter survival training instructor cohort. Certified ALIVE instructors deliver the five-step survival method nationwide – inside their employer, through a private security firm, or as part of a training business serving businesses, schools, hospitals, government agencies, and houses of worship. The application kicks off a vetted process designed to put credible, capable instructors in front of the people who need this training most.
Once you submit the form, an ALIVE program manager will review your background, schedule a brief discovery call, and confirm the next available cohort. Successful candidates complete pre-course online learning, a multi-day in-person certification, teach-back evaluations, and a shadow engagement before delivering training independently. Read the become an ALIVE instructor overview for full details on what to expect.
Many graduates pair certification with an existing security, consulting, or education business – opening a new revenue line in workplace violence prevention training, school safety, and active shooter response. Others lead training inside their organization to satisfy OSHA, California SB 553, Pennsylvania Act 55, and Tennessee security guard requirements.
Tell us your name, organization, role, prior teaching or security background, location, and the audience you intend to train. Our team reviews applications quickly.
Candidates typically have prior security, law enforcement, education, or HR/safety experience and a strong willingness to deliver active shooter survival training credibly. We screen for character and curriculum fit.
Yes. The instructor certification course is taught in person, with required pre-course online learning. Cohort dates are confirmed after application review.
Cost varies by cohort and location. Submit the form and our team will share current pricing, scholarship options for partner organizations, and group discounts.
Read the become an ALIVE instructor overview, then return to this form to apply.
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How To Respond Effectively To Workplace Violence
“As a retired 32 year law enforcement veteran, with several years of SWAT and tactical experience, I learned some different unique perspectives as it pertains to civilians dealing with active threat situations. Very good class for civilians who may have never experienced reacting to a life and death stressful situation.”
– Christopher C.
Assess the situation quickly
Leave the area if you can
Impede the shooter
Violence may be necessary
Expose your position carefully for safety
Creator of A.L.I.V.E.
A.L.I.V.E., which stands for Assess, Leave, Impede, Violence, and Expose, was created in 2014 when Michael began teaching his Active Shooter Survival philosophy throughout the United States. His book on the subject, 10 Minutes to Live: Surviving an Active Shooter Using A.L.I.V.E. was published in 2017 and the online version of the A.L.I.V.E. Training Program was launched in 2019 and is now part of the corporate security training program for companies throughout the world.
The A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Training Program is a comprehensive training program designed to provide individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to survive an active shooter incident. Its emphasis on situational awareness and decision-making makes it a practical and effective approach to active shooter situations. By empowering individuals to take proactive measures to protect themselves and others, the program can help prevent tragedies and save lives.