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Certified Protection Officer

In Your Own Time, Take It Online

The CPO 8th Edition program provides graduates with an internationally recognized protection officer certification.

This highly interactive course includes 12 units covering 45 chapters. Each chapter provides interactive activities, knowledge checks, and concludes with an end-of-chapter test. The course fully prepares candidates for the CPO 8 Certification Final Exam that is included in the price of the course. All course materials remain available for student review during his/her subscription period.

Candidates successfully completing the proctored CPO 8th Edition Final Exam are provided an IFPO Certification Certificate.

Benefits Of CPO Certification


CPO 8 training benefits employers, employees, and perspective employees. Employers will be confident in knowing they have an effective, well - trained, and skilled security force that is able to respond to challenging situations with competence and professionalism. Employees gain the benefits of a higher level of training, confidence, improved job performance, and an association with an internationally recognized certification.

Online Training, Not Budget Straining


CPO training is easy to implement and is applicable in many diverse employment settings. The CPO 8th Edition online training is applicable for all types of security and protection positions including hospital, campus, and contract security, as well as public law enforcement, private investigation, hotel, retail, nuclear, or park security. One of the biggest benefits of the CPO 8 program is the ease with which an employer can implement the program. Online training eliminates travel, per-diem, and instructor costs while the availability of 24/7 training allows learners to train any time and anywhere internet access and a Windows PC or Flash enabled mobile device is available. Our learning management system allows full reporting capabilities accessed by your designated training coordinator and tracks student progress while maintaining student records.