Supporting the children of South Carolina through stronger training.
The Child Protection Training Center (CPTC) serves as a hub for professional development, collaboration, and experiential learning across the region. We partner with agencies, educators, and frontline professionals to strengthen child-serving systems through practical, research-informed training.
Together, we are building safer, more resilient communities.
Our Training Programs
Training options that meet you where you are.
Online Courses
Flexible, self-paced training you can complete on your schedule.
Onsite Trainings
Interactive, hands-on learning designed for real world application.
Custom Programs
Collaborative, customized training designed for your organization’s evolving needs.
About the Center
Where preparation meets protection and community leads the way.
Founded in 2010 with the goal of reducing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) in our region, the Child Protection Training Center serves as a leader in professional development and experiential learning for the community. We go beyond compliance-based training to provide practical, meaningful education that gives professionals and community members the tools to support, protect, and strengthen children and families.
IMMERSIVE TRAINING SPACES
Learning that moves beyond the classroom and into practice.
Charles J. Hodge Mock Courtroom
Practice clear, confident communication in a true-to-life courtroom setting.
Poliakoff Jury Deliberation Room
Experience realistic deliberation in a space designed for
collaborative decision-making.
Mock House
Engage in immersive, real-world scenarios within a fully staged
residential environment available online and in-person.
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