Ready to Lead in the Security Industry?
The Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) Certification Program is divided into 43 comprehensive study units across 8 modules, each featuring interactive activities, knowledge assessments, and a chapter-end test to reinforce learning and ensure a thorough grasp of essential security and team leadership principles.
In addition to these core modules, there are also some advanced specialist modules covering Asset Protection, Business Management Protocols and Corporate Security Leadership & Governance.
The security industry operates in a dynamic and ever-changing threat environment, requiring security professionals and protection officers and leaders to stay ahead of a wide range of evolving and increasingly complex security challenges.
With globalization and rapid advancements in technology, these threats are becoming more widespread, sophisticated and dynamic, making the role of security operatives and leaders more challenging and demanding. Success in this field requires a strong, well-rounded knowledge base and advanced skills. This is where the CSSM Certification body of knowledge beckons.
The Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) credential is an advanced professional security certification, awarded by the International Foundation for Protection Officers, IFPO-USA.
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.
In addition to the CSSM credential to be granted by the IFPO upon successful completion of the certification exam, our course participants would also be awarded the Guardmaster Institute Canada - Advanced Certificate of Professional Education & Training in Security Supervision and Asset Protection Studies.

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Unit 1 - Concepts and Evolution of Asset Protection and Security
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Unit 1.1 - What Is Asset Protection
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Unit 2 - Legal Aspects of Security
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Unit 3 - Theories of Crime And Criminal Behaviour
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Unit 4 - Ethics And Integrity
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Unit 4.1 - Ethics And Professionalism
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Values Morals Ethics - Dealing with Communication and Ethics
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Values, Morals, and Ethics
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Dedication, Integrity, Collaboration, Conduct, and Consequence Ethics
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Unit 5 - Theories of Accident Causation
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Unit 6 - Introduction To Supply Chain
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Unit 7 - Supervisory Characteristics and Expectations
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Unit 8 - Company Policy and Procedures, The Security Supervisor’s Primer
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The Supervisor - The Rule Book for Good Supervisor Skills & Worker Relations
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Unit 9 - Operational Supervision
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International Foundation for Protection Officers: Security Management and Supervision
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Unit 10 - The Supervisor’s Role in Safety
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Critical Incident Stress Management
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Unit 11 - The Supervisor’s Role in Improving Customer Service and Tenant Relations
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Unit 12 - Supervising During Special Events
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Unit 13 - Training and Development, A Primer for Protection Professionals
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Common Causes of Absenteeism
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How To Stop Losing Your Employees
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Unit 14 - Recruitment & Retention of Security Personnel, Understanding and Meeting the Challenge
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Unit 15 - Career Development and Professional Growth for Security Professionals
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Career Development Resources
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Unit 16 - Orientation for Security Officers
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New Staff Welcome And Orientation
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Roles and Responsibilities from the Professional Security Officer Series
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Time Management For Security Managers
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Time Management Resources
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Unit 17 - Time and Stress Management For Supervisors
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Unit 18 - Employee Motivation Theory and Application
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Practice Questions - Motivation Theories
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Unit 19 - Supervising Across Generations
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Unit 20 - The Supervisor’s Role in Employee Relations
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Unit 21 - Evaluation of Uniformed Protection Officers
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Unit 23 - Security Officer Scheduling
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Unit 24 - Improving Organizational Performance by Employing Total Quality Management
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Unit 25 - Project Management for the Security Professional
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Unit 26 - Security Technology: A Management Perspective
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Unit 27 - Fire Protection Systems and Special Hazards
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Unit 28 - Identity Documentation and Verification
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Identification Documents Issues- Links/Videos
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Unit 29 - Integrated Physical Security Systems
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Integrated Physical Security Systems
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Unit 30 - Managing Critical Incidents and Large-Scale Special Events
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Useful Resources
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Unit 31 - Managing Investigations
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Investigation Resources
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Unit 32 - Interviewing
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Interviewing Resources
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Unit 33 - Introduction to Vehicle Searches
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Case Study: Real-Life Threat
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Links/Videos - Vehicle Searches
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Unit 34 - Crime Scene Response and Evidence Collection
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Links/Videos - Crime Scene Response And Evidence Collection
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Unit 35 - The Importance of Report Writing to the Security Operation
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Unit 36 - Apprehension and Detention Procedures
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Links/Videos - Detention & Apprehension Procedures
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About this course
- $475.00
- 66 lessons
Program Benefits
The Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) course is specifically designed to strengthen the abilities, competence, knowledge, and confidence of security officers and leaders, equipping them to tackle the evolving security challenges with expertise and precision.
The cost of registration for the CSSM examination (1 attempt) with IFPO is already included in the program fee.
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Career Advancement Opportunities
Enhance your professional standing and 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 CSSM credential is respected worldwide, helping you stand out as a highly qualified security professional and leader. -
Expert-Led Training
Learn from seasoned instructors and mentors at Guardmaster Institute Canada, with top certifications and 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!
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