International Foundation for Protection Officers
The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is dedicated to advocating for Security Officers worldwide.
We accomplish this by performing groundbreaking research on the industry, by creating the opportunity for professionals and organizations to network as IFPO members, and by 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.
Security Risk Officer
Security Risk Officer (SRO) is a statement of the Security Professional’s skills, knowledge, and abilities at an operational level. Candidates for this certification must meet the following requisites: Security Risk Officer must have six months security experience (part-time requires two years); + Not have been convicted of any criminal offense that ...Certified in Security Supervision and Management
The Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) certification is designed to meet the needs of the modern security supervisor or manager. This certification includes 10 units of competency covering 45 security management subjects developed by 50 of the industry's leading security supervisors, authors, educators, and consultants. In order ...Certified Protection Officer Instructor (CPOI)
Certified Protection Officer Instructors (CPOI) are individuals qualified to teach various topics relating to security and asset protection, including the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) training program or a portion thereof. CPOI's are Certified Protection Officers who have made a significant professional commitment toward advancing themselves as ...Educational Associate Membership
This Educational Associate Membership provides a wealth of information in addition to the instructional tools for the educator/instructor to effectively deliver a global industry recognized professional certification.Educational Institutional Membership
This Educational Institution Membership provides a wealth of information in addition to the instructional tools for the educator to effectively deliver a global industry recognized professional certification.Europe Individual Membership
Individual Membership is an exclusive feature of IFPO. Not only does membership depict a professional commitment to our industry but it also reflects favorably for your employer or organization. Do you want to 'stand out in the crowd'? Do you want to be a part of a cutting edge member organization that reflects professionalism? In addition to the ...European Certified in Security Supervision and Management
The Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) certification is designed to meet the needs of the modern security supervisor or manager. This certification includes 10 units of competency covering 45 security management subjects developed by 50 of the industry's leading security supervisors, authors, educators, and consultants. In order ...European Certified Protection Officer
The Certified Protection Officer is a statement of the Security Professional’s skills, knowledge, and abilities at an operational level. This certification evaluates 12 units of competency, covering 45 subjects relevant to the constantly changing environment of the security profession. Candidates for this certification must meet the following requisites: + ...European Individual Membership
Individual Membership is an exclusive feature of IFPO. Not only does membership depict a professional commitment to our industry but it also reflects favorably for your employer or organization. Do you want to 'stand out in the crowd'? Do you want to be a part of a cutting edge member organization that reflects professionalism? In addition to the ...Global Approved Training Center (ATC) NOT UK
The International Foundation is pleased to recognize and identify internationally acclaimed Training Centers. A comprehensive review of this organization has been conducted by an IFPO Panel of Experts to select the 'best of the best' Training Organizations.
