Program Logistics & Additional Information
Program Logistics & Additional Information
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.
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Proctor Qualifications Information
Program candidates must identify and secure a qualified individual to serve as an exam Proctor. The Exam Proctor will oversee the examination process ensuring the highest level of integrity and honesty is maintained throughout this process. To qualify as a proctor, the individual must be obliged to comply with a code of ethics, therefore meet one of the qualifications listed below.
Retesting
We encourage all of our students to retake their examination. Unfortunately we are not all successful in our first attempt. Many factors can influence our results. Gain your confidence back and perhaps commit to more test preparation, rest, and suitable testing environment. Please advise the IFPO if you will not be utilizing the SAME examination proctor. For retesting, please add one of the following options to your cart:
Program Textbooks
Many of the textbooks on this page are meant to assist security officers and instructors in learning about a wide variety of topics in the security industry, and be used alongside our programs.
ASIS Recertification Credits
ASIS International awards re-certification credits for successful completion of the following IFPO programs:
- Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
- Certified In Security Supervision And Management Program (CSSM)
