IFPO Professional Development Opportunities
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
Navy COOL Applicants (Navy Personnel Only)
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. Available in Adobe Acrobat Format. Download Now.
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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.