Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM)

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Unique and flexible, the Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) Program distance learning course is designed to meet the needs of the security supervisor or manager. The program consists of an unsupervised midterm examination (optional) and a mandatory proctored final examination.

CSSM Online Program with eBook:

1. Online Course
2. Online Practice Exam
3. Online Final Exam
4. Online Practical Exercises
5. Online Textbook - eBook
6. Digital Certificate*

CSSM Online Program with Physical Textbook:

1. Online Course
2. Online Practice Exam
3. Online Final Exam
4. Online Practical Exercises
5. Physical Textbook - Shipping Fees Apply
6. Digital Certificate*

CSSM Online Program (No Book Included):

1. Online Course
2. Online Practice Exam
3. Online Final Exam
4. Online Practical Exercises
5. Digital Certificate*

Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) Paper Delivery:

1. Physical Textbook – Shipping Fees Apply
2. Paper Exam* – Shipping Fees Apply
3. Digital Certificate*

**Paper Exams - Only Available in the USA
**Paper Exams - Must Be Mailed Back to IFPO
**Paper Exams - Allow up to 7 days from receipt of exams for tests results

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS:

Allow 7 Business Days for All Orders.

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*CSSM Digital Certificate Issued to all Successful Candidates at least 18 years or older

Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) Spanish Traditional Delivery:

Includes Paper Exams* & Textbook | Shipping Fees Apply

1. Physical Textbook – Shipping Fees Apply
2. Paper Exam* – Shipping Fees Apply
3. Digital Certificate*

Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) Spanish Online Delivery WITH Textbook:

1. Physical Textbook – Shipping Fees Apply
2. Online Exam
3. Digital Certificate*

  • Shipping and handling charges may apply
  • Discount programs cannot be combined

Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) 90 Day Extension - $105.00

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What if I need more time than 1 year to take the IFPO CPO or CSSM test?
    Answer: You can purchase a 90 day extension above.
  2. What if I don't pass the first time?
    Answer: You can purchase a retest. Click here to purchase a retest.

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Hard Copy Products

Description Cost Quantity
CSSM Hard Copy Bundle (Includes CPO Hard Copy Certificate and CPO Lapel Pin) $12.00


SECURITY SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT: Theory and Practice of Asset Protection , 4th Edition

Certified in Security Supervision and Management Manual Textbook

Security Supervision: Theory and Practice of Asset Protection, 4th Edition


E-Books

The International Foundation for Protection Officers award winning training manuals are now available for your E-book reader.

Certified in Security Supervision and Management Ebook - Fourth Edition

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Read a review from Professional Security Magazine about Security Supervision: Theory and Practice of Asset Protection.

All applicants enrolling into the CSSM Program MUST have 6 months security experience or equivalent.

The textbook is "Security Supervision: Theory and Practice of Asset Protection," published by Butterworth-Heinemann. The text is the result of an alliance between IFPO, the publisher, and more than 50 of the industry's leading security supervisors, authors, educators, and consultants. This text serves not only as an excellent source of information for the course, but as a valuable reference the practitioner or student. It is also an excellent text for upper level undergraduate and graduate courses in Security Management, Homeland Security, and similar disciplines. Chapters include such topics as (partial list):

  • Future of private security
  • Security personnel selection
  • Motivation and evaluation
  • Security officer scheduling
  • Interpersonal communications
  • Staff training and development
  • Company policies and procedures
  • Managing/supervising to reduce liability
  • Testimony in court
  • Risk and crisis management
  • Statistical analysis
  • Investigations
  • Legal aspects of security
  • Sexual harassment
  • Security medical response
  • Designing operations centers
  • Security technologies
  • Workplace violence
  • Crime prevention/community relations
  • Supervisor's role in training
  • Testing for learning retention

Candidates will receive the following:

CSSM Traditional (Paper) Delivery

  • Certified in Security Supervision and Management 4th Edition Text - Shipped
  • Interim Examination
  • Final examination (Directly to Proctor.)
  • Paper tests are only available in US and Canada.
  • Paper tests must be returned to IFPO.
  • Paper tests may take up to 7 days to grade after they are received.

CSSM On-line Delivery

  • User Name and Password will be sent to you upon enrollment.
  • Practice quizzes and all examinations are available on this online platform.

Program Guidelines:

There are two necessary elements of this program:

A) Completion of the Final Examination

B) Completion of the Written Practical Exercises

For Part A:

1. Review Security Supervision and Management Training Manual. (Will be mailed to you within 7-10 business days)

2. Complete the Interim Exam (optional) and forward to IFPO for grading.

3. Select Examination Proctor, complete the Proctor Application Here and email the application to IFPO when ready to proceed with Final Examination.

Examination will be forwarded directly to Proctor.

4. Complete 258 multiple choice questions/true/false Final Examination and forward to IFPO. Passing score is 70% or higher.

5. Upon successful completion of the multiple questions test you may proceed with completing the Written Practical

For Part B – Essay Exercises

  1. Practical Essay Portion are attached.
  2. Once completed, combine into ONE document and email to adminifpo@ifpo.org. or Mail to IFPO (address at bottom of this email.
  3. Submission scored by committee – may take up to 4 weeks. 70% or higher score required for passing.

Upon successful completion of BOTH Part A and Part B - Certification Awarded.


****Effective 01/01/2022 – Successful candidates will also receive "State of the Art" digital credentials. Hard copy certificates and lapel pins will be available for $7.00 each or by a ‘bundle purchase’ at a cost of $12.00 plus shipping and handling.

International requests please contact IFPO Headquarters for shipping costs. Upon ordering please indicate how you would prefer your name to appear on the aforementioned items.

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