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What Is eTraining's Active Shooter Preparedness Course?

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eTraining’s Active Shooter Preparedness course is an online training program designed to provide a foundation of knowledge to prepare for, and respond to, an active shooter event. The course is built in accordance with standards and guidelines developed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the FBI’s Active Shooter Incidents Study, and OSHA’s General Duty Clause.
Training covers how to survive an active shooting event, profiling an active shooter, coordinating with local first responders, training and drills and assigning roles, administrative and engineering controls, industry-specific preparation, developing an emergency operations plan, and employer responsibilities.

The course is 100% online, fully self-paced, and accessible on desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones.

$20.00
Per person • No subscription required
Topics Covered
  • How to survive an active shooting event
  • Profiling an active shooter
  • Coordinating with local first responders
  • Training and drills and assigning roles
  • Administrative and engineering controls
  • Industry-specific preparation
  • Developing an emergency operations plan
  • Employer responsibilities
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Course Information

Everything You Need to Know
About This Course

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Course Details at a Glance

Key facts before you enroll.

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Who Should Take This Course?

Find out if this training applies to you.

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Industries That Require This Training

See which sectors depend on this training.

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What's Included

Everything that comes with your enrollment.

Course Overview

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What You Get When You Enroll

Everything included with your Active Shooter Preparedness training.

  • ✓Instant certificate of completionPrintable PDF, ready immediately after passing
  • ✓Mobile-friendly platformTrain on desktop, tablet, or smartphone
  • ✓Progress saved automaticallyStop and restart without losing your place
  • ✓30-day satisfaction guaranteeFull refund if you're not satisfied

Course Details at a Glance

Everything you need to know before enrolling in the Active Shooter Preparedness.

Detail
Information
OSHA Standard
DHS Active Shooter Preparedness Guidelines
Course Duration
45-60 minutes
Format
100% online, fully narrated with photos and interactivity
Passing Score
70% on final exam
Certificate
Personalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
Languages
English
Device Compatibility
Desktop, tablet, and smartphone
Accepted
Our courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.

Who Should Take the Active Shooter Preparedness?

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • ✓Employees in any workplace where larger congregations of people are present
  • ✓Office workers
  • ✓Retail employees and healthcare staff
  • ✓Facility managers and building operations personnel
  • ✓Safety officers and emergency response team members
  • ✓School administrators and educational institution staff
  • ✓Supervisors and managers responsible for employee safety
  • ✓Human resources personnel developing emergency plans
  • ✓Workers in public-facing environments such as government buildings or event venues

Industries That Require Active Shooter Preparedness

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • ✓Government and municipal offices
  • ✓Education (K-12 and higher education)
  • ✓Healthcare facilities and hospitals
  • ✓Retail and commercial establishments
  • ✓Corporate offices and financial institutions
  • ✓Manufacturing and industrial facilities
  • ✓Houses of worship and community organizations
  • ✓Event venues and entertainment facilities
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Active Shooter Preparedness.

Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume where you left off.
Yes. Upon passing the final exam, you can immediately print a certificate of completion. This certificate serves as proof of training for your employer.
The course is currently offered in English. Check eTraining’s course catalog for updates on Spanish-language availability or reach out to us at info@etraintoday.com.
The Active Shooter Preparedness course is an online training program that teaches employees how to prepare for and respond to an active shooter event. The course covers survival strategies, active shooter profiling, coordination with first responders, emergency operations planning, administrative and engineering controls, and employer responsibilities. It is built according to guidelines from DHS, FEMA, the FBI, and OSHA’s General Duty Clause.
This course is designed for anyone who works in or will be at a location where larger congregations of people are present. It is appropriate for employees in offices, schools, healthcare facilities, retail environments, government buildings, houses of worship, event venues, and any other public-facing workplace.
The course is approximately 1 hour in length. It is fully self-paced, so you can pause and resume at your convenience. You have 6 months from enrollment to finish. Progress saves automatically on the same device.
The course covers how to survive an active shooting event, profiling an active shooter, coordinating with local first responders, training and drills and assigning roles, administrative and engineering controls to reduce risk, industry-specific preparation, developing an emergency operations plan, and employer responsibilities.
OSHA does not have a specific active shooter training standard. However, under the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act), employers are required to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards. OSHA and DHS both recommend that employers include active shooter preparedness as part of their emergency action plans. Some states and industries may have additional requirements.
Run, Hide, Fight is a widely recognized response framework for active shooter situations endorsed by DHS and other federal agencies. It prioritizes running (evacuating if a safe path exists), hiding (finding a secure location if evacuation is not possible), and fighting (as a last resort, taking action against the shooter). This course covers these response strategies in detail.
No. This course provides a printable certificate of completion. It does not include a Department of Labor (DOL) or OSHA card. DOL/OSHA cards are issued only with OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Outreach Training courses.
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