The best security solutions are built and bolted into the design from the beginning, not patched in. Tailored for professionals responsible for safety outcomes but without formal training, this program provides a structured, industry-recognized process for addressing risks through design and planning decisions. Through the SAFE Design Standard™, discover how to integrate security into design projects early so you can confidently lead conversations where security and risk are on the table.
Lock in safety first to create better spaces by design.
Reduce safety and crime risks before designs are built
Apply SAFE Design™ methods grounded in industry best practice
Embed security into the project lifecycle
Earn a credential aligned with industry accreditation
How this program will prepare you:
How you'll feel more equipped:The SAFE Design™ for Built Environments micro credential is an applied, industry aligned professional learning program focused on reducing safety, security and crime related risks through smarter planning, design and delivery decisions. It responds to growing regulatory, liability and operational expectations across the built environment, where safety and security are increasingly understood as outcomes shaped by upstream design choices, not just site controls or technology.
This micro credential is developed by, and offered in collaboration, with SAFE Design™—bringing learners an industry tested, evidence-based approach to designing safer, more secure built environments. SAFE Design™ positions its work as advancing the science and practice of physical security and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and describes the SAFE Design Standard™ as a globally trusted, industry tested framework founded on established CPTED principles and aligned with ISO 22341 CPTED guidelines.
An industry-tested framework for better decision makingDesigned primarily for professionals responsible for designing and managing the built environment, this program appeals to many industries (e.g., construction, trades, architecture, urban planning, engineering, facilities and operations management, retail and commercial development, hospitality, and the public sector). Across these fields, professionals are being asked to demonstrate due diligence in how spaces are planned, built, and operated, in relation to crime prevention, public safety, and defensible decision making.
The program is grounded in Security Achieved through Functional Environmental (SAFE) Design, a globally recognized, evidence-based approach to crime reduction and physical security. SAFE Design™ places design quality, usability, functionality, and inclusivity at the centre of security outcomes. Rather than treating security as an add on, SAFE Design™ integrates security considerations across the project lifecycle—from early planning and design intent through construction, occupation, and long-term operation.
Flexible learning with practical applicationOffered as an online, self-paced course, this micro-certificate supports rapid upskilling while allowing working professionals to integrate learning with active projects. It equips learners with the conceptual foundations, analytical tools, and practical methodologies needed to apply SAFE Design™ effectively.
Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
Safety and security are increasingly part of professional accountability, but formal training in crime prevention or security by design is often a missing piece.
If you see yourself reflected in any of the following, this program could be a strong fit:
Education and professional background
Career growth and aspirations
Motivations and values
