Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM)

Course Overview

The Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) Program promotes the professional accreditation of Project Managers involved in the design and installation of security systems. The program certifies individuals who have demonstrated their proficiency in every aspect of project Management as it relates to security systems.

Program Goal:

The goal of the CSPM program is to support the professional growth of the Security Project Manager through the delivery of a thorough knowledge and experience-based credential program.
Other program goals are aimed at:

  • Enhancing the ability to meet client needs
  • Improving effectiveness on the job
  • Strengthening career opportunities for Security Project Managers
  • Preparing the security industry for an ever-changing marketplace
  • Setting an industry standard for the Security Project Manager

Training Requirements

Candidates applying for the CSPM program will be required to successfully complete 40 hours of classroom instruction (contact hours) and 20 hours of self-study prerequisite courses.

The self-study prerequisite courses cover the following topics:

  1. Project Management Fundamentals
  2. Background for CCTV Systems and Applications
  3. Background for Access Control Systems and Applications
  4. Background for IP Systems and Applications
  5. Bidding Case Study
  6. Understanding Financial Statements.

The CSPM training program curriculum consists of the following one-day classroom courses:

  1. Security Project Management
  2. Estimating Security Projects
  3. Contracts, Codes and Risk Management
  4. Project Financial Management
  5. Managing the Project Team

For more information visit: https://www.siaonline.org//education/CSPmanager.html

Cost

The CSPM Certification is US$1850. This cost of the certification is comprised of the following:

US$75 application fee
US$275 self study fee
US$1500 classroom fee

Please note: All international orders will be subject to an additional $50 fee to cover shipping charges.

Mailing Address and Facsimile:

Security Industry Association
635 Slaters Lane
Suite 110
Alexandria, VA 22314
Fax: 703-683-2469