Management Programs

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

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Cost

The CSPM Certification is $1900. This cost of the certification is comprised of the following:

$80 application fee
$280 self study fee
$1540 classroom fee

Course Calendar

The CSPM course is being offered in Canada on the following dates in 2010:

May 8 - 11, 2010 - Deerfoot Inn and Casino, Calgary Alberta         

October 16 - 19, 2010 - Doubletree Hotel, Toronto, Ontario            Register Now