Education

Certification

Being certified allows individuals to demonstrate knowledge and skills, gain instant professional credibility and certification and differentiate themselves from others while enhancing personal and professional development.

There are four internationally accredited certification programmes:

Associate Protection Professional (APP)

The Associate Protection Professional (APP) designation provides the first “rung” on the security manager’s career ladder. It is for those with 1-4 years of security management experience and measures the professional’s knowledge of security management fundamentals, business operations, risk management, and response management. *The APP Certification was supported in part by a grant from the ASIS Foundation.

Certified Protection Professional (CPP^®)

The Certified Protection Professional (CPP) is considered the “gold standard” for security management professionals. This certification validates your knowledge in all areas of security management. Eligibility requirements include 7-9 years of security experience and 3 years in responsible charge of a security function.

Physical Security Professional (PSP^®)

The Physical Security Professional (PSP) demonstrates your knowledge in physical security assessments, application, design, and integration of physical security systems, and implementation of security measures. Eligibility requirements include a high school diploma, GED equivalent, or associate degree AND six years of progressive experience in the physical security field OR a Bachelor’s degree or higher AND four years of progressive experience in the physical security field.

Professional Certified Investigator (PCI^®)

The Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) certification provides demonstrable proof of an individual’s knowledge and experience in case management, evidence collection, and preparation of reports and testimony to substantiate findings. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED equivalent and five years of investigations experience, with at least two years in case management.