Prevention Core Competencies, in-person
Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals
March 10, 2026 at 1:30:00 PM
3131 Campus Dr, Plymouth, MN 55441, USA
The Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies, covers a wide variety of topics including prevention science, community organization, need & resource assessment, evidence-based interventions, and more for early and mid-career prevention professionals. The curriculum builds upon and complements existing workforce training curricula and resources (e.g., SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST)).
Course goals include:
To provide an overview of prevention science and its application to practice.
To strengthen understanding of effective planning and implementation approaches to prevention services.
To raise awareness about the training and credentialing needs for the field.
To encourage the pursuit of more specialized training.
Registration for this training is $225 and includes a training manual, meals, and snacks during the training. The training on Days 1 & 2 is scheduled from 8:30am-4pm, and Day 3 is scheduled 8:30am-1pm. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack will be served on Days 1 & 2. Breakfast and a morning snack will be served on Day 3. Tickets are limited and are available on a first-come-first serve basis. Registration closes February 23, 2026.