Credential
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
The CSP credential is the mark of the safety professional.
Association
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
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Credential Information
Current CSP qualifications are based on professional safety practice in the U.S. The general CSP requirements include education, professional safety experience, demonstrating knowledge of professional safety practice, and passing the examination(s). Those holding the CSP certification must also be re-certified every five years.
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Certification in Homeland Security (CHS)
Grants recognition of knowledge and skills by a third party
Association
American Board for Certification in Homeland Security
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Credential Information
“The American Board for Certification in Homeland Security, CHS (ABCHS) and its sub-boards sponsor certification programs in various homeland security-related areas. The goal of each program is to validate the professional knowledge and skills of certified individuals in a particular area related to homeland security. This is no small task. The Association employs intricate, Subject Matter Expert-driven processes for establishing certification program policy, enforcing ethics, developing and administering exams, and operating continuing education programs. These processes align with industry standards (such as those set forth by the American National Standards Institute and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies), which deliver programs with relevant scopes with well-developed policies, procedures, and examinations derived from best practices. In this way, those who hold certifications from ABCHS can be confident that their credentials are valid and relevant to their area of homeland security.”
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Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM)
The CSP credential is the mark of the safety professional.
Association
SIA Certified Security Project Manager
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the CSPM Program requires candidates to demonstrate their ability to apply the skills of the professional project manager to their work prior to being certified as a Security Project Manager.
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Emergency Number Professionals (ENP)
Certification is a tool of a professional association to establish the benchmarks of performance th
Association
National Emergency Number Association
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Goals of CertificationThe NENA Executive Board first formed a Certification Committee in 1992 to explore the development of a certification program for individuals involved in emergency number program management. After a thorough review of the certification process, the Executive Board approved the Committee’s recommendation to go forward with the establishment of an Emergency Number Professional Certification Program.This recommendation included several goals: To establish the comprehensive body of knowledge for Emergency Number Professionals. To promote a standard of competence for Emergency Number Professionals that will be recognized and accepted by the 9-1-1 profession, government agencies, the business community, and the general public. To ensure an awareness of current issues and developments in the 9-1-1 profession. To provide formal recognition of individuals for professional achievement. To encourage professional growth and enhance the self-esteem of Emergency Number Professionals. Certification will be granted to those individuals who meet the eligibility requirements for admission to the examinations outlined in this handbook and who successfully pass the examination.
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Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP)
The Certified Sport Security Professional designation will be awarded to individuals at the middle and upper levels of an organization who are in leadership roles responsible for the planning and overall security operations of sport venues and events.
Association
National Center for Sports Safety and Security
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Credential Information
The purpose of the Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP) certification is to assure that individuals at the middle and upper levels of organizations and who are in leadership roles responsible for the planning and overall security operations of sport venues and events have the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform their job. The Certified Sport Security Professional designation will be awarded to individuals at the middle and upper levels of an organization who are in leadership roles responsible for the planning and overall security operations of sport venues and events. The individuals create security related policies, procedures, operating plans, create and deliver training, and oversee the selection of other venue and event personnel and/or event personnel providers (vendors). They serve in a command capacity during events and ensure that the event plan is being properly followed and also to provide upper level supervision of event personnel and/or event personnel providers.
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Registered Communication Distribution Designers (RCDD)
Those awarded with the RCDD designation have demonstrated their knowledge in the design, implementation and integration of information technology systems and related infrastructure.
Association
BICSI
Credential Information
Did you know that the RCDD is a Department of Defense requirement? To sit for the RCDD credential, you must have at least one of the following:Five years ITS design experience Two years verifiable ITS design experience and three years additional ITS equivalents chosen from combinations of experience, approved education and approved ITS license/certification Design includes the development of design plans for ITS integration. This includes site surveys, user needs analysis, work print creation, project specifications, RFP creation and pre-project coordination with PEs, architects, AHJs, etc.Design does NOT include installation, testing, project/site supervision, project QA, ITS sales or sales support, teaching of ITS subject matter, etc. Although these items are important to the success of a project, they do not qualify under the definition of design.The RCDD exam, a comprehensive application- and knowledge-based exam, is based on content found in the 12th edition of BICSI’s Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM).
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Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) for audio-visual systems
Association
InfoComm
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Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) holders at all levels of certification have demonstrated audiovisual knowledge and/or skills. Certified individuals adhere to the CTS Code of Ethics and Conduct and maintain their status through continued education. Certification demonstrates commitment to professional growth in the audiovisual industry and is strongly supported by InfoComm.
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Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Specialists
Credential Association
NICP
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The National Institute of Crime Prevention’s Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Professional Designation (CPD) is available to those who successfully complete sixty-four hours of CPTED courses offered through the NICP. The designation is designed for a variety of professionals and provides the skills necessary to deliver comprehensive CPTED programs and assessments to local governments and private sector groups.
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Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Board Certification in Security Management
Association
ASIS
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The Certified Protection Professional (CPP) credential provides demonstrable proof of knowledge and management skills in eight key domains of security. Those who earn the CPP are ASIS board-certified in security management.
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Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
Board Certification in Investigations
Association
ASIS
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The Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) credential provides demonstrable proof of an individual’s knowledge and experience in case management, evidence collection, and preparation of reports and testimony to substantiate findings. Those who earn the PCI are ASIS board-certified in investigations.
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Physical Security Professional (PSP)
Board Certification in Physical Security
Association
ASIS
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The Physical Security Professional (PSP) credential provides demonstrated knowledge and experience in threat assessment and risk analysis; integrated physical security systems; and the appropriate identification, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of security measures. Those who earn the PSP are ASIS board certified in physical security.