Preparing for an active shooter event is one of the hardest but most important parts of any workplace emergency plan. These events are unpredictable and, sadly, have become more frequent in recent years, which is why preparation matters long before anything ever happens. This online course gives your whole team a calm, practical framework for recognizing risk and responding under pressure. It was developed in consultation with Michael S. D'Angelo, a board-certified security consultant and former Captain of the City of South Miami Police Department, drawing on FBI resources and analysis of real incidents across many different settings.
What you'll learn
How to identify and respond to the warning signs of a potential active shooter
The response options available to you during an incident
How to cooperate with emergency responders when they arrive on the scene
How to manage the psychological impact an event can have across your organization
How this training strengthens your broader emergency response and preparedness plan
How the course works
The course is online and self-paced, so every employee can complete it on their own schedule from any device, and managers can assign it across the organization from the Learn Brands dashboard to set a consistent standard of preparedness. It is written for all staff, regardless of role or prior training.
Common questions
Who is this course for?
Employers, HR and safety managers, and employees in any workplace that wants to be better prepared.
Do I need a security background?
No. It is written in plain language for every employee, whatever their role.
Is the training online and self-paced?
Yes. You can take it anytime, from anywhere, at your own pace.
Related workplace safety training
Active shooter response works best inside a wider emergency plan. See OSHA Emergency Action Plan Training, OSHA Fire Safety Training, and OSHA 10-Hour General Industry, or browse the full compliance catalog.