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Human Performance Instructor(HPI) Course

Develop the next generation of elite Human Performance leaders
Inspired by the U.S. Navy’s TOPGUN Instructor program, CAVU’s Human Performance Instructor (HPI) Course transforms your high-potential leaders into certified internal experts capable of sustaining a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Course Overview

Location: The HPI Course will be held at the CAVU Center of Excellence located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Or, if need be, CAVU coaches can travel to your location to conduct the course at your own facility. 

Duration: 5 Days (In-person)Price: $7,500 USD

Format: Classroom

Level: Intermediate / Specialized

Discipline: Leadership

Delivered by CAVU, The RelyOn Leadership Academy, this intensive five-day program combines classroom instruction, practical application, and facilitation training to build world-class Human Performance leaders within your organization.

Who Should Attend

The HPI Course is designed for motivated professionals in safety-critical industries who have been identified by leadership as high-potential influencers.

Ideal candidates include:

  • Frontline leaders, supervisors, or team members with strong communication skills
  • Individuals passionate about mentoring and developing others
  • Participants who have completed the HPI Online Prerequisite Course (a subset of the Leadership PRO Course)

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course, participants will:

  • Master the principles of Human Performance
  • Develop advanced facilitation, presentation, and public speaking skills
  • Learn to deliver impactful human performance training in-house
  • Coach peers, lead debriefs, and reinforce a culture of continuous improvement
  • Build confidence as trusted leaders who enhance both safety and performance

Course Content

HPI Foundations

  • Leadership Fundamentals
  • Continuous Improvement (CI)
  • Team Resource Management (TRM)

HPI Skills

  • Presentation Techniques & Public Speaking
  • Communication & Feedback
  • Coaching, Mentoring, and Leading Up

HPI Tools

  • Leadership PRO Videos & Briefing Templates
  • Checklist Development
  • Leadership Roundtables (LRT)
  • Individual Action Plans (IAP)
  • Action Committees

Bonus: Leadership PRO Course

All HPI graduates receive a free 12-month subscription to the Leadership PRO Online Course — CAVU’s comprehensive digital leadership development platform.

Course Delivery Options

  • CAVU Center of Excellence – Virginia Beach, VA
  • On-site delivery at your organization’s location

Annual standardization checks are available, where CAVU coaches observe certified HPIs in their workplace to ensure sustained excellence.

Meet Your Instructors

The Human Performance Instructor (HPI) Course is led by a diverse team of instructors with extensive backgrounds in aviation, energy, and high-reliability operations. Each brings unique experience in leadership, coaching, and human performance.

Below are examples of two of our HPI instructors and their professional backgrounds: 

Will “Toast” Burney

A retired U.S. Navy Commander, Will served as a two-time instructor and Commanding Officer at TOPGUN, the Navy Fighter Weapons School. With a career spanning multiple combat missions over Iraq and Bosnia, Will now applies his experience from aviation, defense, and energy sectors to help organizations build elite performance cultures.(Naval Academy, Naval War College, Aviation Safety Officer, and TOPGUN graduate.)

Monty Ashliman

Recently retired Navy Captain, Monty brings over 32 years of executive and combat leadership experience. He has commanded a strike-fighter squadron and the Navy’s largest jet base, NAS Lemoore, overseeing more than 30,000 personnel and 300 aircraft. A former TOPGUN Instructor, Monty is known for his ability to translate high-stakes military performance principles into practical leadership strategies for industry.

Testimonials

“This was by far the most influential leadership class I’ve ever taken.”

“The instructors were very knowledgeable and kept us engaged. This course got me out of my comfort zone and made me more confident in my role.”

“Excellent, engaging instructors. I will use these lessons learned every day.”

How to Enroll

Classes are held regularly throughout the year, but due to limited capacity, booking is not available directly online.To inquire about upcoming sessions or schedule a private course for your organization, contact:

📩 HPI_Support@cavu-intl.com