Hazing Prevention: It's Everyone's Responsibility™

Hazing Prevention Advocate Certification™

Become a more effective advocate for hazing prevention and receive Certification, with criteria established by the experts at Hazing Prevention Network.

Prevent.Zone by AliveTek, in partnership with Hazing Prevention Network, designed this curriculum of study for professionals who seek certification. This training program is entirely online and will include signature talks, assignments, and discussion forums.

In this course, you will:

• Gain a solid understanding and competence to help build, support, and grow your hazing prevention efforts.
• Step through the process of developing — or improving — a tailored plan to prevent hazing on your campus, within your group, or within your organization.
• Receive certification upon completion of the course.
• Access an exclusive LinkedIn community to help advocates stay connected.
• Earn a digital badge through Credly.

This course requires approximately 10-20 hours to complete, depending on your level of experience as a hazing prevention advocate. Each week’s discussions and assignments build up to a Final Assessment–your hazing prevention plan. As part of the course, participants will complete Hazing Prevention 101™ as a prerequisite.

Course Overview

In week 1, participants will spend time introducing themselves and getting to know their cohort through online discussions. You will work through content that will provide a foundation to begin building your knowledge and prevention plan. The Hazing Prevention Network’s Cycle 4 Change is also discussed.

In week 2, you will learn the basics of awareness and assessments, evaluate hazing research and data, design your own climate surveys and discuss ways to share data with others.

Week 3 focuses on advocacy and policy. You will critique your hazing definitions, build or improve on hazing policies, and discuss ways to become a better advocate.

In week 4, assignments and course content focus on education and engagement. Each week’s assignments are designed to guide you towards building or improving your own hazing prevention and engagement plan. You will have the following week to finalize your assignments. In completing all course requirements, including the prerequisite course, Hazing Prevention 101™, you will become a certified Hazing Prevention Advocate.