IFPO-Certified Protection Officer (CPO) Course

The Certified Protection Officer (CPO) Program is a globally recognized certification course designed for experienced security professionals. The program covers topics like asset protection, risk management, emergency response, and ethical practices.

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The Certified Protection Officer (CPO) certification is awarded by the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO-USA). The CPO Certification is your pathway to global recognition and career growth in the global security industry.

The security industry operates in a dynamic and ever-changing environment, requiring security professionals and protection officers to stay ahead of a wide range of evolving and increasingly complex global security challenges.

With globalization and rapid advancements in technology, these challenges and threats are becoming more widespread, sophisticated and dynamic, making the role of security operatives more challenging and demanding. Success in this field requires a strong, well-rounded knowledge base and advanced skills.

In addition to the CPO Credential to be granted by IFPO after passing the certification exams, Guardmaster Institute Canada will also award to our course participants, the Guardmaster Institute Advanced Certificate of Professional Education and Training in Corporate Security & Asset Protection Studies

The Certified Protection Officer (CPO) course is specifically designed to strengthen the abilities, knowledge, and confidence of protection officers and security professionals, equipping them to tackle these challenges with expertise and precision.

The CPO program is divided into 45 comprehensive units across 12 modules, each featuring interactive activities, knowledge assessments, and a chapter-end test to reinforce learning and ensure a thorough grasp of essential security principles.

The IFPO-Certified Protection Officer (CPO) Certification Training Program by Guardmaster Institute offers a comprehensive and interactive learning experience.

The Certified Protection Officer (CPO) designation is awarded by the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO). At Guardmaster Institute Canada, we training you pass this certification exam. The exam preparation training by Guardmaster Institute includes Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) sessions, assignments, case studies, and discussions.

Participants also benefit from practice tests and exclusive membership in our Professional Development Forum, where they can share experiences, earn CPD points, and participate in free webinars. This holistic approach ensures both professional growth and practical application of knowledge.

Program Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Enhance your qualifications to open doors to leadership roles in the security and corporate sectors.
Practical, Real-World Skills

Gain actionable knowledge in areas like risk assessment, incident response, and security operations management.
Global Recognition

The CPO credential is respected worldwide, helping you stand out as a highly qualified security professional.
Expert-Led Training

Learn from seasoned instructors at Guardmaster Institute Canada with extensive industry experience.
100 Hours of Study

Benefit from 100 hours of intensive studies. These hours could count towards your CPD credits.
Flexible Learning Options

Choose between online or in-person formats to suit your schedule and learning preferences... and lots more!

GET A GLIMPSE OF WHAT'S INSIDE

1. Welcome!
2. CPO Masterclass Brochure
1. Unit 1 - Concepts and Evolution of Asset Protection and Security
2. Unit 1 - Practice Questions
3. Module 01 - Assignment
1. Unit 2 - Roles of The Professional Protection Officer
2. Unit 2 - Practice Questions
3. Module 02 - Assignment
1. Unit 3 - The Security Officer of the 21st Century
2. Unit 3 - Practice Questions
3. Module 03 - Assgnment
1. Unit 4 - Time and Stress Management For Protection Officers
2. Unit 4 - Practice Questions
3. Module 04 - Assignment
1. Unit 5 - 100 Things Protection Officers Need to Know
2. Unit 5 - 100 Things Protection Officers Need to Know
3. Module 05 - Assignment
1. Unit 6 - Occupational Safety, Health And The Protection Officer
2. Unit 6 - Practice Questions
3. Engagement Exercise
4. Module 06 - Assignment
1. Unit 7 - Legal Aspects of Security
2. Unit 7 - Practice Questions
3. Module 07 - Assignment
1. Unit 8 - Patrol Principles and Four Critical Points
2. Unit 8 - Practice Questions
3. Module 08 - Assignment
1. Unit 9 - The Importance of CPR-AED and First Aid Training
2. Unit 9 - Practice Questions
3. Module 09 - Assignment
1. Unit 10 - Officer Safety and Use of Force
2. Unit 10 - Practice Questions
3. Module 10 - Assignment
1. Unit 11 - Active Assailant Preparedness
2. Unit 11 - Practice Questions
3. Engagement
4. Traffic Patrol Demonstration
5. Module 11 - Assignment
1. Unit 12 - Apprehension and Detention Procedures
2. Unit 12 - Practice Questions
3. Module 12 - Assignment
1. Unit 13 - Traffic Control
2. Unit 13 - Practice Questions
3. Module 13 - Assignment
1. Unit 14 - Fire Prevention, Detection and Response
2. Unit 14 - Practice Questions
3. Module Engagement Video
4. CCTV Working System
5. Module 14 - Assignment
1. Unit 15 - Access Control
2. Unit 15 - Practice Questions
3. Module 15 - Assignment
1. Unit 16 - Contraband Detection Technology and UAV Usage
2. Unit 16 - Practice Questions
3. Module 16 - Assignment
1. Unit 17 - Effective Communications
2. Unit 17 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 18 - Crime and Incident Procedures
2. Unit 18 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 19 - Foundations for Surveillance
2. Unit 19 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 20 - Report Writing and Field Notes
2. Unit 20 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 21 - Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness
2. Unit 21 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 22 - Substance Abuse
2. Unit 22 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 23 - Investigation Concepts and Practices
2. Unit 23 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 24 - Interviewing And Statement
2. Unit 24 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 25 - Crowd Management and Special Event Planning
2. Unit 25 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 26 - Strikes, Lockouts and Labor Relations
2. Unit 26 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 27 - Workplace Crime and Deviance
2. Unit 27 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 28 - Espionage
2. Unit 28 - Practice Questions
1. Module 29 Terrorism
2. Unit 29 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 30 - Bomb Threats
2. Unit 30 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 31 - An All-Hazards Approach to Hazardous Materials
2. Unit 31 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 32 - Risk and Risk Management
2. Unit 32 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 33 - Emergency Planning
2. Unit 33 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 34 - Security Awareness
2. Unit 34 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 35 - Building a Sustainable Culture of Security
2. Unit 35 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 36 - Critical Information Infrastructure Protection
2. Unit 36 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 37 - Physical Security Concepts and Applications
2. Unit 37 - Practice Questions
3. CCTV Working For Loss Prevention
1. Unit 38 - Alarm System Fundamentals
2. Unit 38 - Practice Questions
3. Module 38 - Assignment
1. Unit 39 - VIP Security
2. Unit 39 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 40 - Information Security and Counterintelligence
2. Unit 40 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 41 - Cybersecurity for Professional Security Officers
2. Unit 41 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 42 - Ethics and Professionalism
2. Unit 42 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 43 - Networking
2. Unit 43 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 44 - The Protection Officer as a Leader
2. Unit 44 - Practice Questions
1. Unit 45 - Career Planning For Protection Officers
2. Unit 45 - Practice Questions
1. Your Career As A Security Officer

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Career Advancement Opportunities

Practical, Real-World Skills

Global Recognition

Expert-Led Training

100 Hours of Study

Flexible Learning Options

MODULE 00: Welcome and Introduction

MODULE 01: Concepts and Evolution of Asset Protection and Security

MODULE 02: The Roles of The Professional Protection Officer

MODULE 03: The Security Officer of the 21st Century

MODULE 04: Time and Stress Management For Protection Officers

MODULE 05: 100 Things Protection Officers Need to Know

MODULE 06: Occupational Safety, Health And The Protection Officer

MODULE 07: Legal Aspects of Security

MODULE 08: Patrol Principles and Four Critical Points

MODULE 09: The Importance of CPR-AED and First Aid Training

MODULE 10: Officer Safety and Use of Force

MODULE 11: Active Assailant Preparedness

MODULE 12: Apprehension and Detention Procedures

MODULE 13: Traffic Control

MODULE 14: Fire Prevention, Detection and Response

MODULE 15: Access Control

MODULE 16: Contraband Detection Technology and UAV Usage

MODULE 17: Effective Communications

MODULE 18: Crime and Incident Procedures

MODULE 19: Foundations for Surveillance

MODULE 20: Report Writing and Field Notes

MODULE 21: Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness

MODULE 22: Substance Abuse

MODULE 23: Investigation Concepts and Practices

MODULE 24: Interviewing And Statement

MODULE 25: Crowd Management and Special Event Planning

MODULE 26: Strikes, Lockouts and Labor Relations

MODULE 27: Workplace Crime and Deviance

MODULE 28: Espionage

MODULE 29: Terrorism

MODULE 30: Bomb Threats

MODULE 31: An All-Hazards Approach to Hazardous Materials

MODULE 32: Risk and Risk Management

MODULE 33: Emergency Planning

MODULE 34: Security Awareness

MODULE 35: Building a Sustainable Culture of Security

MODULE 36: Critical Information Infrastructure Protection

MODULE 37: Physical Security Concepts and Applications

MODULE 38: Alarm System Fundamentals

MODULE 39: VIP Security

MODULE 40: Information Security and Counterintelligence

MODULE 41: Cybersecurity for Professional Security Officers

MODULE 42: Ethics and Professionalism

MODULE 43: Networking

MODULE 44: The Protection Officer as a Leader

MODULE 45: Career Planning For Protection Officers

MODULE 46: Bonus Materials

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