Basic CPTED Course
40 Hour Basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Training Course With Field Assessment & Exam
The online Basic CPTED Course is on demand, go at your own pace, & there is no deadline for completion.
All of the NICP’s CPTED courses are open to participants worldwide and provides the opportunity to earn our CPTED Professional Designation (CPD). The CPD is recognized internationally and currently there are CPTED Professional Designation holders on six continents. Looking forward to adding Antarctica to the list!
All course curriculum must be completed and section quizzes passed with a minimum score of 80%.
The Basic CPTED course includes 2 graded hands-on activities
The Basic CPTED course requires the completion of a graded CPTED Field Assessment and Presentation - this requires an on site visit to a pre-approved location in your community.
The Basic CPTED course concludes with a final exam - a minimum score of 80% is required to pass the course.
Welcome to the Basic CPTED Course
FREE PREVIEWBasic CPTED Course Agenda
FREE PREVIEWHow to Navigate This Course
Important Technical Information About the Online Courses
NICP Academic Integrity Policy
Academic Integrity Policy Agreement
Assignment Information
CPTED Library
NICP CPTED Network
Basic CPTED Course Manual
Basic CPTED Module Quiz & Final Exam Review - PDF Version
Basic CPTED Module Quiz & Final Exam Review - Word Version
Introduction to CPTED
Stairway Project
CPTED Definitions & Strategies
Three D's of CPTED
Benefits & Potential Problems
Human Behavior & CPTED
Philadelphia Mural Program
CPTED in Flint, MI
Urban Design
Module 1: Introduction to CPTED Quiz
Fencing & Walls Part 1
Government Building without Bollards
Fencing & Walls Part 2
Landscaping Part 1
Landscaping Ambush Point
Landscaping Part 2
Module 2: Barriers - Real vs. Symbolic Quiz
Introduction to Lighting
Lighting Vocabulary Part 1
Footcandles - Lux
Canopy Lighting Evaluation & Light Meters
Lighting Vocabulary Part 2
Types of Lighting Part 1
OLED
Types of Lighting Part 2
OLED TV
Types of Lighting Part 3
American Medical Association & LED Lighting
Properties of Lighting & Technology Part 1
Light and Color
Properties of Lighting & Technology Part 2
Lighting & Technology
Properties of Lighting & Technology Part 3
Module 3: Lighting for Safety Quiz
Introduction to Planning & Zoning Part 1
Change Your Environment
Introduction to Planning & Zoning Part 2
CPTED & Zoning
Pedestrian Oriented Development & CPTED Part 1
Livable Streets
Pedestrian Oriented Development & CPTED Part 2
Robotic Parking
Pedestrian Oriented Development & CPTED Part 3
Transit & CPTED
Twelve Steps for Creating Safe Vibrant Communities Part 1
Streets
Twelve Steps for Creating Safe Vibrant Communities Part 2
The Spirit of Detroit
Twelve Steps for Creating Safe Vibrant Communities Part 3
CPTED & The Planning Process
Module 4: Planning, Zoning, & CPTED Quiz
Neighborhood Design Part 1
Participatory Design
Project 1: Neighborhood Design Charrette
Neighborhood Design Charrette Follow Up
What Is An Overlay District?
Tampa Riverwalk
Form Based Codes & CPTED
Form-Based Codes Defined
Zoning Codes
Miami 21
Module 6: Writing a CPTED Standard/Overlay District Quiz
What is Traffic Calming?
Life Paint
CPTED & Traffic Calming Applications Part 1
Crosswalks
CPTED & Traffic Calming Applications Part 2
Tactical Urbanism Street Mural
CPTED & Traffic Calming Applications Part 3
Module 7 Traffic Calming & CPTED Quiz
Understanding Site Plans
Project 2: Site Plan Review Part 1
Project 2: Boys & Girls Club Blueprints
Project 2: Site Plan Review
Project 2: Site Plan Review Follow Up
CPTED Report Writing.pdf
NICP Field CPTED Form
CPTED Presentation Rubric
CPTED Field Assessment PowerPoint Template
Presentation Example 1
Presentation Example 2
Presentation Example 3
Presentation Example 4
Presentation Example 5
Project 3: Site Selection for CPTED Assessment
Project 3: CPTED Field Assessment & Presentation
US CPTED
Certificate Information
The US CPTED Association
Basic CPTED Final Exam
This CPTED course has been a great learning experience! This course was well designed, the online learning platform was easy to use, and the material was pre...
Read MoreThis CPTED course has been a great learning experience! This course was well designed, the online learning platform was easy to use, and the material was presented in a way which was easily understood. Great overall experience!
Read LessI recently completed the Basic CPTED on-line course. Although I am not generally a fan of on-line course work, I found the website remarkably easy to navigat...
Read MoreI recently completed the Basic CPTED on-line course. Although I am not generally a fan of on-line course work, I found the website remarkably easy to navigate. The material presented in the course was very good and explained well. I enjoyed the use of intermittent videos to disrupt the powerpoint slides. The short tests at the end of the major sections were good, especially as a means to gauge comprehension as we progress through the program. The final exam was challenging but not impossible. After having gone through the basic course, I'm excited to sign up for the advanced coursework. Great Job!
Read LessThis is an excellent course, especially for those of us who could not do in-person training due to the pandemic or other reasons. The materials are excellent...
Read MoreThis is an excellent course, especially for those of us who could not do in-person training due to the pandemic or other reasons. The materials are excellently articulated by Art! This is a worthwhile training that anyone interested in Crime Prevention and Security should consider. Be prepared to work and learn. Thanks.
Read LessVery informative. Much more to the principles of practice than I initially thought but it is easy to understand.
Very informative. Much more to the principles of practice than I initially thought but it is easy to understand.
Read LessWorking amongst crime prevention professionals, CPTED is a strategy that I had a great interest in. Thanks for the opportunity to participate and learn so ...
Read MoreWorking amongst crime prevention professionals, CPTED is a strategy that I had a great interest in. Thanks for the opportunity to participate and learn so much. The self pace was incredibly helpful due to my hectic schedule. Art was very responsive and I appreciate all the feedback. Well worth it!
Read LessThe value of this course goes beyond its title. It takes a holistic approach towards the goal of improving the quality of life for communities. The instruc...
Read MoreThe value of this course goes beyond its title. It takes a holistic approach towards the goal of improving the quality of life for communities. The instruction was thorough and much more interesting than I expected. The critiques were detailed and personalized. I had intended to take the course in person (pre pandemic) but the online course turned out to be easier to fit into my busy life and could make this training much more accessible to more people.
Read LessI thought the course was well presented and structured and made learning each component easy. I liked the tests at the end of each segment and the mandatory...
Read MoreI thought the course was well presented and structured and made learning each component easy. I liked the tests at the end of each segment and the mandatory assignments were helpful in bringing it all together.
Read LessThe NICP Basic CPTED course was very thorough, educational, and eye opening! I am a retired law enforcement officer with 30 years of experience. I spent year...
Read MoreThe NICP Basic CPTED course was very thorough, educational, and eye opening! I am a retired law enforcement officer with 30 years of experience. I spent years learning and using the Problem Oriented Policing model. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design goes much further and incorporates all of the players and layers in a community. I also learned through the course that several police departments actually have a CPTED specialist that goes out and does site reviews not only of existing locations but of locations under development as well. We need CPTED trained individuals in all law enforcement facilities especially during this time of divisiveness and community unrest! Thank you for a great course!
Read LessI've been in the law enforcement and security field for 27 years. This course exposed me to new concepts and helped me look at safety and security in a new ...
Read MoreI've been in the law enforcement and security field for 27 years. This course exposed me to new concepts and helped me look at safety and security in a new light. Very informative course presented in a user-friendly way that promotes learning and understanding. Instructor responded to questions and assignments quickly and provided specific and extremely helpful feedback.
Read LessI would highly recommend this course for anyone looking to work on their CPTED certification. I was hesitant, being that I'm from Canada, when registering fo...
Read MoreI would highly recommend this course for anyone looking to work on their CPTED certification. I was hesitant, being that I'm from Canada, when registering for a course from the USA as I often find they can be very "USA-centric". This course was not one of those. The information is thorough, relevant, and practical exercises really make you think about your external environment. The courses keep you engaged, entertained, and you'll start thinking about ways you can fix your community after the first module. Thanks!
Read LessThis course has delivered much more than I anticipated. I've already applied these concepts while on routine calls for service.
This course has delivered much more than I anticipated. I've already applied these concepts while on routine calls for service.
Read LessUser friendly, interactive, informative and inspiring.
User friendly, interactive, informative and inspiring.
Read LessI came into this course not having a good understanding what to expect. The information was very informative and definitely brought awareness to things I usu...
Read MoreI came into this course not having a good understanding what to expect. The information was very informative and definitely brought awareness to things I usually do not observe. This course was not easy, presented a challenge, but I am happy that I stuck with it.
Read LessThank goodness for self-paced, online courses. The material was vary informative/detailed and at some points it was like trying to take a sip from a fire ho...
Read MoreThank goodness for self-paced, online courses. The material was vary informative/detailed and at some points it was like trying to take a sip from a fire hose. The projects were certainly challenging and course participants definitely benefit from "in-person" group participation, especially on the third project. The site I chose for my project allowed me to network within the local government circles (albeit challenging at times) to grasp a better understanding of who actually controls what around town. It was a learning experience in small town politics. This course of study is not for the faint of heart and was an excellent learning opportunity.
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The course information is presented in a presentation format with audio to provide greater detail. There are some short videos that illustrate the material presented in each module. At the end of most modules there will be a short quiz that must be passed to move to the next module. There are three graded projects included in the course. At the conclusion of the course there is a 50 question timed final exam.
You will need to locate a site within your community and have it approved by the NICP. Once approved, you will visit the site and utilizing a CPTED Field Assessment form you will conduct a CPTED site assessment. You will then put together a presentation of your findings following the presentation rubric provided. You will submit the presentation for a grade. While visiting the site you will need to take pictures, conduct user interviews, and talk with a property stakeholder about issues being experienced at the site. You will also be required to collect demographics and crime data for the site.