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A.L.I.V.E.’s in-person active shooter training courses are for organizations and businesses and designed to teach participants how to survive a violent attack in any setting. A.L.I.V.E. stands for Assess, Leave, Impede, Violence, and Expose. These are the steps that anyone can take to more effectively respond should they ever be confronted with an active shooter situation, terrorist attack, or other violent attacker in the workplace, church, school, or venue. Our courses are suitable for individuals, businesses, organizations, places of worship, schools, and security professionals who want to increase their survival skills and confidence in the face of an active threat.
After engaging in an in-person A.L.I.V.E. presentation, participants will be better able to:
Those who receive A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Training are also better prepared to help train and instruct other employees – whether those who were unable to attend the initial training session or future staff – ensuring that everyone is on the same page if an active shooter event arises. This alone can increase survival odds by working as a cohesive team in which everyone knows what to do (and does it without the need for discussion) speeds the active shooter response.
ALIVE in-person active shooter survival training brings a certified instructor on-site to teach the five-step ALIVE active shooter response method using your actual hallways, exits, classrooms, sanctuaries, or workspaces. Hands-on rehearsal in the rooms people occupy every day is what converts knowledge into a survival reflex. Participants practice rapid threat assessment, determine escape routes, learn how to barricade with available furniture, and rehearse scenario-based decisions until correct response becomes automatic.
Our in-person training is the gold standard for organizations that need real workplace violence prevention training, school safety drills, or active shooter preparedness for first responders. Sessions are tailored to your industry – manufacturing floors, hospitals, K-12 schools, universities, government buildings, places of worship, and event venues all receive content shaped to their unique threat profile. Each session also satisfies key compliance frameworks including California SB 553 workplace violence prevention training and Pennsylvania Act 55.
A typical session opens with a behavioral threat assessment briefing, transitions into the five-step ALIVE survival method, then moves to applied drills inside your facility. Instructors use no-fault scenarios, video debriefs, and after-action discussion so every participant leaves confident in their ability to lead, follow, or act independently during an active shooter event. To reinforce learning year-round, pair on-site drills with the self-paced ALIVE online active shooter training course.
Most learners complete the ALIVE online active shooter training course in 60 to 90 minutes. The course is self-paced, so employees, students, and individuals can stop, restart, and revisit modules at any time without losing progress.
Yes. Every learner who completes the online active shooter survival course earns a downloadable ALIVE certificate of completion. The certification supports OSHA general-duty compliance, California SB 553 workplace violence prevention training requirements, and many state and industry recordkeeping standards.
The course teaches the five-step ALIVE method (Assess, Leave, Impede, Violence, Expose) plus situational awareness, pre-incident indicators, communication during a shooting event, and post-incident actions. Lessons use real-world video scenarios and decision-point quizzes.
Yes. Volume licensing is available for organizations rolling out workplace active shooter training to teams of any size, from small offices to enterprise rollouts across multiple locations. Contact us for tiered pricing and a single-sign-on training portal.
Online training is excellent for foundational knowledge, fast onboarding, and annual refreshers. For maximum retention and hands-on response skills we recommend pairing it with our in-person active shooter survival training taught by certified ALIVE instructors.
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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.
