Educational and Training Programs
The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is dedicated to providing meaningful and cost effective security training for security guards and protection officers. We believe that education is a necessary and essential part of professional security training and the security officer’s background. IFPO serves individuals, security companies, and organizations that have their own private security staff. Our students and members benefit from the recognition and standing that the prestigious IFPO certification conveys.
*Recommended Learning Path*
Two common questions we get are: "Where should I start? What program should I take first?". We understand how confusing it can be for new students to figure out where to begin. All of our programs can be taken in any order, as no program is a prerequisite of another. However, we recommend taking our programs following a specific path to ensure your best success. We recommend the following path for students taking our security programs: 1. ISOP, 2. PSOP, 3. CPO, 4. CSSM, and 5. CPOI.
Our Major Programs:
ISOP
Initial Security Officer Program (ISOP) provides online training to help improve the knowledge and performance of private security officers part of an initial training program. The training is designed to assist security agencies, and officers, to meet many of the published private security officer training guideline recommendations.
PSOP
Professional Security Officer Program Information (PSOP) course is presented in a series of 11 units. It covers a broad range of subjects, including the roles and responsibilities of the security officer, asset protection, emergency evacuation procedures, professional ethics, and report writing.
CPO (Recommended)
The Certified Protection Officer (CPO) program is designed for protection and security officers that are intent on improving their individual security skills. Students may take the exam first and receive a certificate of completion, applying for certification when they have obtained the necessary experience.
CSSM
Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) Candidates address simulated workplace scenarios demanding supervisory / management action, substantiating recommended actions. The scenario material is reviewed to determine certification eligibility.
CPOI
Certified Protection Officer Instructors (CPOI’s) are Certified Protection Officers who have made a significant professional commitment toward advancing themselves as teachers, researchers, mentors and leaders.
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Additional Programs
Workforce Enhancement / 21st Century Skills
The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) and Smart Horizons have made available computer based training for private security practitioners.
Nuology Programs
The IFPO has partnered with Nuology to present a range of ways to access sector-leading learning content for continuous learning in the security industry.
Being Human E-Learning Module
Being Human is a new e- learning module that is designed to build your awareness of the reasons that may cause someone to behave unusually so that you have a better appreciation of what they may be experiencing and you have the tools to assess the situation from their perspective before deciding how to act.
Train the Security Trainer
Successful supervisors spend a considerable amount of their time training and mentoring security personnel. This is to increase the security guard’s effectiveness.
Defencify Training
Defencify delivers anytime, anywhere online interactive courses for today’s guardforce. Simulation games and scenario-based activities make learning fun and effective. Student’s earn badges and rewards. Mobile-friendly and available 24/7.
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