Advance Your Leadership Skills With the NU Public Safety Command and Community Leadership College
STACKABLE FOR COURSE CREDIT
Earn academic credits that can be applied to a degree program.
Hybrid Delivery
Program includes a combination of both on site and online learning.
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Welcome to the NU Public Safety Command and Community Leadership College, powered by Advanced Team Leadership (ATL) Training.
As the first-ever combined public safety training academy of its kind, we offer a unique opportunity for public safety leaders, private sector executives, and community-focused individuals to collaborate and enhance their leadership skills. Our program provides relevant, 21st-century content designed to address the evolving challenges of today’s world, equipping participants with the knowledge and expertise needed to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Whether you’re directly involved in public safety or are passionate about shaping community safety from various roles, our program is tailored to support your growth and success.
- Course Hours: 188 total hours (approx. 7-8 hours/week)
- Completion Time: 8 weeks
- Cost/Tuition: $4,995
Most Command Colleges require an 8- to 12-week travel commitment. However, NU’s partnership with ATL allows you to complete the program in a hybrid in-person/online model in host markets. Additionally, this program also provides a pathway to academic credit for NU degree programs.
Get Public Safety Leadership Training in 8 Weeks
- Week 1 of the program will be delivered on site and considered a residential component of the program.
- Weeks 2 through 7 will be online, with a mix of asynchronous content and a weekly synchronous session via Zoom or other technology platform approved for use, with Friday of each week delivered on site/in person.
- Week 8 will be a live, on site residential component and include student project presentations and a graduation ceremony. The residential portion of the NU Public Safety Command and Community Leadership College will be delivered in person at a host law enforcement facility secured by ATL in markets mutually agreed upon by ATL and NU.
NU Public Safety Command and Community Leadership College Description
National University’s Public Safety Command and Community Leadership College, powered by Advanced Team Leadership Training, is a groundbreaking program that unites public safety and private sector leaders to foster collaboration and build lasting relationships. This first-ever combined leadership academy brings purpose-driven and selfless leaders across multiple sectors who are committed to ensuring safer communities together.
This eight-week program is delivered in a hybrid format, blending the flexibility of online education with the invaluable experience and networking opportunities of in-person training. Designed to be accessible in communities nationwide, the NU Public Safety Command and Community Leadership College provides a unique platform for leaders to learn, collaborate, and build stronger, safer communities.
Benefits of the NU Public Safety Command and Community Leadership College
- Best-in-class curriculum developed by recognized industry experts, delivered by relevant, qualified instructors
- Flexible hybrid format, perfect for adult learners. Hybrid program with online and residential delivery in communities we serve
- Community involvement: NU assembles a panel of police chiefs or other law enforcement leadership, private sector leadership, and community leaders to learn and collaborate together
- Relevant skills: Emphasis on 21st-century leadership skills with current, relevant, and timely case studies
- Incorporation of the tenets of servant leadership
- Pathway to academic credit
Program Learning Outcomes
The Four Pillars of Servant Leadershipâ„¢
As leaders in public and private sectors continue to face a variety of challenges in the workplace and in their communities, it is essential to recognize best practices to navigate and succeed today and tomorrow while setting their organizations up for long-term, sustainable success.
Crisis Management and Leadership
Managing crises looks quite different in an era where social media facilitates the instantaneous spread of information (real or not). Learn to embrace this new reality and develop a plan to establish critical relationships ahead of time, engage in the narrative, and lead organizations through crises effectively.
Community Engagement in the 21st Century
An organization’s connection with the community has never been more critical. Leaders need to understand this challenging environment to make genuine, lasting relationships with their constituents.
Mental Health and Wellness
Issues surrounding mental health can create challenges for today’s leaders. It is important to recognize and understand the complexities around those suffering from psychiatric disabilities, psychiatric illnesses, or emotional disorders. Learn how to implement comprehensive wellness programs, which are key in maintaining a highly productive organization.
Critical Issues in the Community
The dynamics of the issues facing communities have changed considerably over the past decade. Learn how to approach issues strategically and employ best practices to face emerging issues effectively.
Employment Law and Human Resource Policy
Learn to make decisions within the law and create an atmosphere of fairness and equity. Anything less results is an enormous expense to an organization and creates low morale and a loss of confidence in the leadership team.
Integrity and the Ethical Use of Power
Today’s leaders must embrace values and create a culture of high ethical standards and integrity. This starts at the top and weaves through the organization. It demands effective hiring, comprehensive training, and 360-degree accountability. Failures in this area can have disastrous consequences, where success can bring remarkable strength and resilience to an organization.
Degree Pathway
The NU Public Safety Command and Community Leadership College serves as a valuable credential that complements your educational path, offering the potential to earn academic credits that can be applied to a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs at National University. Below is a list of degrees that are eligible for academic credit transfer:
- BS in Criminal Justicce
- MS in Criminal Justice Leadership
- Doctor of Criminal Justice
National University offers all public safety personnel — plus their spouses and dependents — a 25% tuition scholarship that can be used for most associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree programs, plus academic certificates*. Public safety professionals, as well as spouses and dependents, are also eligible for a 15% tuition scholarship for doctoral programs.
Why Choose National University
- 190+ degrees, credentials, and certificates
- Year-round enrollment
- Free tutoring, mentoring, and career support
- Adult-focused for 50 years
- Veteran-founded and military-friendly
National University takes a holistic, whole-human approach to student well-being. That means we’ll be by your side every step of the way, breaking any barriers you may face in starting and achieving your education. Our supportive ecosystem measures success across five support pillars, including financial, social, emotional, career, and family life. At NU, you’ll be part of a family — a connected, engaged, and inspired community of students from across the country and around the globe. From the day you begin your first class, you’ll have the support of our faculty and staff, backed by a diverse community of students and alumni, who can help you reach your educational and professional goals.
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-Francisco R., Class of 2016