About Certificates & Certification
Certification Programs
Certification Programs
- Certified Protection Officer Program (CPO)
- CPO Final Challenge
- Certified In Security Supervision And Management Program (CSSM)
(SSMP shown below is a pre-requisite for the CSSM program) - Certified Protection Officer Instructor (CPOI)*
- Criminal Justice Students/Instructors
- A Guide to Using the CPO Program
Certified Protection Officers are currently employed in many businesses and organizations.
Certificates of Completion
- Initial Security Officer Program (ISOP)
- Professional Security Officer Program (PSOP) [Formerly the Basic Protection Officer]
- Security Supervision and Management Program (SSMP)
- Final Challenge (SSMP)
Navy COOL Applicants (Navy Personnel Only)
- Certified Protection Officer Program (CPO)
- Certified Protection Officer Instructor
- Certified In Security Supervision And Management Program (CSSM)
- Security Supervision and Management Program (SSMP)
Professional Development Programs
Recertification Guidelines and Workbook
IFPO has established guidelines for re-certification and the issuing of new certificates for CPO, CSSM, and CPOI certifications. This document also includes pricing, instructions, and an application form for recertification.
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Program textbooks
Proctor Information
ASIS International awards re-certification credits for successful completion of the following IFPO programs:
- Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
- Security Supervision and Management Program (SSMP)
- Certified In Security Supervision And Management Program (CSSM)
*It is not MANDATORY that an instructor be a CPOI prior to delivering the CPO program. It is recommended, as it adds to the credibility but is not essential. Please contact ASIS directly for the specific number of credits awarded.
Certified Protection Officer Program (CPO)
The Certified Protection Officer Program (CPO) program is designed for protection and security officers that are intent on improving their individual security skills.
Successful CPO’s find that the program significantly improves job performance and job enjoyment by providing a broader understanding of roles, duties and responsibilities of the security officer.
IFPO offers both online and traditional training to help candidates.
Challenge
Already part of a training program; the Final Challenge may suit you.
Instruct
Improve your teaching credential, become a CPO Instructor.
Recertify
Are you already certified, learn the recertification requirements.
Key Points
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- Program candidates must re-certify every two years.
- Ask about the CGSB-CPO Program, which is approved by the Canadian General Standards Board.
- Discount is available for group registrations of five or more candidates.
- ASIS International awards re-certification credits for CPO Program completion.
- We are a listed provider of the mandatory Canadian General Standards Board required training.
- IFPO Corporate Members are entitled to a 10% discount.
- CPO certification is a prerequisite to acceptance into the CPOI Program.
- Paper/pencil examinations available (fee applies).
- IFPO Corporate Members are entitled to a 15% discount.