CPI Certified Instructors’
Conference

Returns Summer 2025
Our transformative biennial event features inspiring speakers, informative sessions, and opportunities to enhance your training skills. All while sharing and networking with your fellow Certified Instructors.

Featured Speakers

The CPI Certified Instructors’ Conference features internationally recognized keynote and session speakers who are ready to engage, inform, and inspire.

Keynote speaker

J.R. Martinez

"Illuminating the Journey from Trauma to Hope"

J.R. Martinez is an actor, best-selling author, motivational speaker, advocate, and wounded U.S. Army veteran. He is many things. But perhaps most significantly, he is an inspiration.

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General session speaker

Nataly Kogan

"The Awesome Human Project: Break free from daily burnout, struggle less and thrive more in work and life"

Nataly Kogan is the founder of Happier Inc. and best-selling author of three books. She is a leading expert on emotional fitness and leadership and is on a mission to help millions of people embrace their Awesome Human, struggle less, and thrive more in work and in life.

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General session speaker

Dr. Tasha Eurich

“The Power of Insight: How Self-Awareness Helps Us Succeed at Work and In Life”

Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times best-selling author. Having built a reputation as a candid yet compassionate voice in the self-improvement space, Tasha pairs her scientific grounding in human behavior with a pragmatic approach to personal development.

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2023 Photo Highlights

The 2023 Certified Instructors' Conference took place from July 23-28 in Indianapolis, IN. See some photo highlights below!

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Preliminary Conference Schedule

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Sunday, July 23

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3:30-8:00 PM

Registration

5:30-6:30 PM

Social Hour

6:45 PM

Welcome and Meritorious Recognition

Monday, July 24

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7:30-8:15 AM

Breakfast

8:15-8:30 AM

Break

8:30-9:30 AM

General Session:

Nataly Kogan

"The Awesome Human Project: Break Free From Daily Burnout, Struggle Less and Thrive More in Work and Life"

9:30-9:45 AM

Break

9:45-10:45 AM

Workshops

11:00 AM-12:45 PM

Lunch

12:45-1:00 PM

Break

1:00-2:00 PM

Breakout Speakers:

Dean Becker

"The Fundamentals of Resilience"

Dr. Lori Desautels

"The Trauma Healing Process"

Sara Emory

"Leveraging Your Workforce Safety Training: Duke University Health’s Collaborative Approach"

2:15-3:15 PM

Workshops

3:15-3:30 PM

Break

3:30-4:30 PM

Workshops

5:30-9:30 PM

Offsite Event:

The Bottleworks District

Tuesday, July 25

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7:30-8:15 AM

Breakfast

8:15-8:30 AM

Break

8:30-9:30 AM

General Session:

Dr. Tasha Eurich

"The Power of Insight: How Self-Awareness Helps Us Succeed at Work and In Life"

9:30-9:45 AM

Break

9:45-10:45 AM

Workshops

11:00 AM-12:45 PM

Lunch / "3rd Edition—Behind The Scenes"

12:45-1:00 PM

Break

1:00-2:00 PM

Breakout Speakers:

Health Care Panel

"Workplace Violence Prevention Handbook for Health Care Professionals"

Education & Human Services Panel

"Serving Children and Shaping a Culture"

2:15-3:15 PM

Workshops

3:15-3:30 PM

Break

3:30-4:30 PM

Keynote:

J.R. Martinez

"Illuminating the Journey from Trauma to Hope"

5:30-9:30 PM

Offsite Event:

Indianapolis Indians Baseball Game

Optional Training Schedule

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Wednesday, July 26

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7:00-7:45 AM

Breakfast

8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Training:

Verbal Intervention™ Certification (Day 1/1)

Verbal Intervention™ Renewal (Day 1/1)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Certification (Day 1/3)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Renewal (Day 1/1)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills Certification (Day 1/3)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills Renewal (Day 1/2)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills Upgrade (Day 1/3)

12:00-1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00-5:00 PM

Training:

Verbal Intervention™ Certification (Day 1/1)

Verbal Intervention™ Renewal (Day 1/1)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Certification (Day 1/3)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Renewal (Day 1/1)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills Certification (Day 1/3)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills Renewal (Day 1/2)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills Upgrade (Day 1/3)

Thursday, July 27

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7:00-7:45 AM

Breakfast

8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Training:

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Certification (Day 2/3)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills Certification (Day 2/3)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills Renewal (Day 2/2)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills Upgrade (Day 2/3)

12:00-1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00-5:00 PM

Training:

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Certification (Day 2/3)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills Certification (Day 2/3)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills Renewal (Day 2/2)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills Upgrade (Day 2/3)

Friday, July 28

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7:00-7:45 AM

Breakfast

8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Training:

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Certification (Day 3/3)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills Certification (Day 3/3)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills Upgrade (Day 3/3)

12:00-1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00-5:00 PM

Training:

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Certification (Day 3/3)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills Certification (Day 3/3)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills Upgrade (Day 3/3)