Public Safety
PUBLIC SAFETY
Strengthen the skills that protect and serve.
Advance your leadership, operational readiness, and professional expertise through specialized public safety training. No application. Start today.
π FEATURED CERTIFICATES
Certificates bundle several courses into a focused, job-aligned program. Courses are single, shorter trainings. Tap any tile to view the full program page.
π₯ WHO THESE PROGRAMS ARE FOR
- Law enforcement officers
- First responders
- Emergency managers and dispatchers
- Public safety supervisors
- Agencies training their teams
π οΈ SKILLS YOU'LL GAIN
- Apply community policing principles in the field
- Support organizational wellness in law enforcement
- Respond to behavioral-health and crisis situations
- Strengthen communication with the communities you serve
- Lead with accountability and public trust
π INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS
Depending on the program, you can prepare for or earn industry-recognized credentials, including:
- Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) and Command College offerings
- Behavioral-health and trauma-informed response training
- Emergency management and operations certificates
- Stackable toward NU criminal justice and public administration degrees
π± WHY THIS FITS YOUR LIFE
You’re balancing work, family, and the goals you’ve been putting off. NU PACE is built for that.
- 100% online and self-paced — learn around your job and your family
- No application and no prerequisites for most programs
- 12-month course access from the day you enroll
- A fraction of the cost of a traditional academic program
π° FUNDING OPTIONS
You may be eligible for funding options such as WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), ETPL (Eligible Training Provider List), Army COOL and other military credentialing funds, and employer tuition assistance programs. Not sure what you qualify for? Email PACE@nu.edu.
𧱠STACK YOUR LEARNING, LOWER YOUR COST
Start with a PACE certificate, build skills you can use right away, and carry eligible credit for prior learning toward an NU degree later.
π WHAT YOU'LL EARN
- Certificate of Completion from National University PACE
Some programs are also eligible for:
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for licensure renewal and professional development
- Eligible academic credit toward NU degree programs
β¨ START TODAY
No application and no waiting lists — enroll any time. Most programs grant access right away; a few third-party trainings can take up to 48 hours to set up your access.