What this training covers.
Global De-Escalation Training develops practical communication habits for tense, emotional, or potentially confrontational interactions. The course explores why situations escalate, how to recognize rising risk, how to prepare before engagement, and how communication choices can either increase or reduce tension.
Learners practice a professional framework built around scene safety, planning, active listening, slowing the interaction, clarification, emotional control, positive direction, and post-incident debriefing.
Learners practice a professional framework built around scene safety, planning, active listening, slowing the interaction, clarification, emotional control, positive direction, and post-incident debriefing.
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What you will learn
Recognize behavioral and situational escalation factors
Protect scene safety before beginning verbal intervention
Use active listening and clarification under pressure
Control personal emotions and communication pace
Apply a repeatable de-escalation and debriefing framework
Protect scene safety before beginning verbal intervention
Use active listening and clarification under pressure
Control personal emotions and communication pace
Apply a repeatable de-escalation and debriefing framework
CURRICULUM
Inside the course.
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20 lessons1 assessments2 modules
01Global De-Escalation TrainingStructured professional training module+
Why are De-Escalation techniques important? How can they help improve your ability to perform in a professional and safe manner?
What causes a situation or a person to escalate?
What to look for, and when do you use De-Escalation techniques?
Scene Safety
Have a Plan
Communication
Active Listening
Slow Down
Feelings
Silence
Clarification
Control Your Emotions
Stay Positive
Debrief
De-Escalation Flow Chart
De-Escalation Training (Zoom)
Class Assessment
Research Sources
Class Assessment
02Video ResourcesStructured professional training module+
GCF Learn Free – Active Listening
GCF Learn Free – De-Escalating an Argument
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Requirements
Internet access and a modern browser are recommended.
Complete all required lessons and the final assessment to earn a certificate.
Complete all required lessons and the final assessment to earn a certificate.