MSU to offer CPTED certificate training – June 2-4, 2021

Heidi Macwan and Linda Nubani<nubanili@msu.edu> -

The MSU Complete Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certificate Training is a three-day course that focuses on understanding the relationship between the physical environment and criminal opportunities.

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The MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction is hosting the next Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) certificate program June 2-4, 2021 via Zoom. This program is coordinated by Linda Nubani, assistant professor of interior design.

The Complete CPTED Certificate Training is a three-day course that focuses on understanding the relationship between the physical environment and criminal opportunities. 

Participants will be introduced to theories on crimes, offender’s decision-making process in relation to the physical environment and principals of CPTED.

Instruction will be a combination of lectures, in-class exercises/assessments and a field assessment. Lectures will cover the following topics:

  • Theories in criminology (Rational Choice Theory, Routine Activity Theory, Situational Crime Prevention).
  • CPTED background/principals (surveillance, access, territoriality and maintenance).
  • Color Psychology/materials.
  • Traffic calmers.
  • Terror mitigation.
  • Use of art.
  • Public restrooms.
  • Use of charrettes in community engagement to reduce crime.
  • Case studies: Bank robberies, convenient stores, car theft, residential homes, emergency departments/hospitals, schools, university buildings, parks, and correctional facilities.

To receive certification participants will need to complete a final exam.

What:  Complete CPTED Certificate Training

When:  June 2-4, 2021.

Where:  Virtually via zoom

Who:  Planners, developers, landlords, business owners, law enforcement and anyone interested in understanding crime prevention through environmental design.

Register:  Register online today

Learn more about the CPTED Program. For questions, contact Linda Nubani at nubanili@msu.edu.

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