CPI Training in Switzerland
ABOUT THE CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUTE (CPI)
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) is the worldwide leader in evidence-based de-escalation and crisis prevention training. Since 1980, CPI has helped train more than 17 million professionals across education, healthcare, social care, security and other service-focused sectors worldwide. CPI’s mission is to help organisations create safer environments through practical, proven approaches to prevention, de-escalation and crisis intervention.
CPI programmes are built on the principles of Care, Welfare, Safety and Security℠. They equip professionals with practical skills to:
- Prevent and de-escalate conflict and crisis situations
- Reduce risk whilst maintaining dignity and respect
- Apply trauma-informed approaches in practice
- Improve staff confidence and decision-making
- Support the safety and wellbeing of all involved
- Use safe interventions only as a last resort, when necessary to prevent harm.
45+ YEARS
of evidence-based practice
17M+
Professionals trained worldwide
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Languages available now in Switzerland – English & French
Principles and practical skills covered across CPI programmes
Evidence-based verbal & physical de-escalation
Crisis prevention & restraint reduction
Person-centred, trauma-informed, human rights driven
Safe, respectful behaviour management
Staff & client safety and wellbeing
CPI training in Switzerland
HI5 Safe Spaces (HumanImpact5-Hi5 LLC) is CPI’s Approved Training Centre (ATC) for Switzerland, holding an exclusive licence to deliver the following CPI programmes within Switzerland. Training is currently available in English and French, with additional language options planned as programmes are localised and approved.
The programmes are delivered by CPI-certified instructors : Eric Druliolle, Espace Prévention Santé, and Gabrielle Landry Chappuis, Hi5 Safe Spaces.
CPI APPROVED TRAINING CENTRE
- English – available now
- French – available now
- German – planned for 2027
- Training of instructors – planned for 2027
Training programmes and certifications
CPI Verbal Intervention™
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The CPI Verbal Intervention™ programme teaches professionals how to recognise escalating behaviour and respond effectively using evidence-based verbal de-escalation strategies. The programme focuses on prevention, communication and relationship-based approaches to reducing risk before a crisis develops.
The skills learned can be applied across a wide range of workplace and care environments.
Course Format
- 1 day (6.5 hours active learning)
- Delivered at HI5 Safe Spaces or client premises
- Maximum 18 participants
- Interactive exercises, roleplay, videos, and sector-specific scenarios
- Participant workbook
- Written assessment
- Certification valid for 2 years
No prerequisite — applicable in any environment
CPI Safety Intervention™ Foundation
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This certification programme is designed for organisations whose staff may need to prevent, manage, and respond to crisis situations involving risk behaviours.
The programme combines CPI Verbal Intervention™ techniques with non-restrictive and restrictive safety interventions where these are supported by organisational policy and applicable regulatory requirements.
Course Format
- 2 days (13 hours active learning)
- Delivered in person
- Maximum 18 participants
- Practical demonstrations and supervised skills practice
- Participant workbook
- Practical assessment
- Certification valid for 1 year
Includes CPI Verbal Intervention™
Future programme availability
CPI Safety Intervention™ Advanced
The Advanced programme is designed for organisations supporting individuals who may present higher-risk or more complex behaviours. It provides additional intervention options, decision-making frameworks, and risk-management strategies for challenging situations.
CPI Safety Intervention™ Advanced & Emergency
This programme builds on Advanced training and includes additional emergency response techniques for situations involving significant risk.
Please note: These programmes are not currently available through HI5 Safe Spaces. Instructor certification is planned for 2026, after which programme availability will be reviewed and announced. Access to these programmes will remain subject to CPI certification requirements and programme approval.
Requires CPI Safety Intervention™ Foundation
Education-specific programme
Classroom Culture™
Classroom Culture™ helps education professionals create positive and predictable learning environments. The programme provides practical approaches to establishing expectations, building positive relationships, and reducing behaviours that may lead to escalation.
