International Foundation for Protection Officers Recertification Program

International Foundation for Protection Officers Recertification Program

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) Recertification Program is designed to sustain the highest standards of ethical and professional practices among protection officers, security supervisors and instructors. This voluntary certification process is based on standards that measure competency in the practice of security officers. We encourage all IFPO-certified individuals to seek recertification every two years.

Please choose the selection below that best applies to you:

Individuals who are re-certifying within the two year time frame and have met the necessary professional requirements on their own.

  1. Click here to complete the workbook.
  2. Select from one of the following options:
    1. Click here to place your order and upload your workbook online (Recommended)
    2. Click here to email your workbook with payment information to info@ifpo.org.
    3. Mail your workbook and payment information to IFPO at 1076 6th Ave N., Naples, FL 34102.

Please allow up to 5 business days to process recertifications.

Once your recertifications has been processed, you will receive an email link to your credential.

You will be able to view, share, download and make minor edits to your name on your certificate.

Please check your spam folder.

Individuals recertifying within two years but not meeting professional requirements.

Series 1: 21st Century Skills
You must complete four 21st Century Skills courses.
You can find and add them to your cart HERE.

Series 2: Completion of an IFPO Training Partners Program
Proof of completion of any courses from our training partners can be used to complete recertification requirements. Please contact them directly for additional information.

Series 3: Retake the CPO Final Exam (180 Questions)
This option is available one time only, for the purpose of recertification.
CPO 8th Edition can be made available upon request.

Click Here to purchase the CPO Final Exam Retest for Recertification ($108)

  1. Click here to complete the workbook.
  2. Select from one of the following options:
    1. Click here to place your order and upload your workbook online (Recommended)
    2. Click here to email your workbook with payment information to info@ifpo.org.
    3. Mail your workbook and payment information to IFPO at 1076 6th Ave N., Naples, FL 34102.

Please allow up to 5 business days to process recertifications.

Once your recertifications has been processed, you will receive an email link to your credential.

You will be able to view, share, download and make minor edits to your name on your certificate.

Please check your spam folder.

Individuals whose certification has expired.

  1. Click here to complete the workbook.
  2. Select one of the following options that best applies to you:
    1. Are you recertifying within 90 days of your due date? $60 Total Cost per Recertification.
      Click Here to Place Your Order and Upload Your Completed Workbook.
    2. Are you recertifying over 90 days to 2 years of your due date? $80 Total Cost per Recertification.
      Click Here to Place your Order and Upload Your Completed Workbook.
    3. Overdue past 2 years? Contact IFPO office to determine and calculate the recertification fees necessary.
  3. If you prefer not to place your order online:
    1. Click Here to email your workbook with payment information to info@IFPO.org.
    2. Mail your workbook with payment information to IFPO, 1076 6th Ave N, Naples, FL 34102.

For any questions regarding expired certifications, please contact the IFPO office.

Once your recertifications has been processed, you will receive an email link to your credential.

You will be able to view, share, download and make minor edits to your name on your certificate.

Please check your spam folder.

Frequently Asked Questions