Earn Your Certified Personal Protection Specialist (CPPS) Certificate
This comprehensive 40-hour self-paced online course + 90-question exam bundle is your most direct path to earning the respected Certified Personal Protection Specialist (CPPS) credential.
The curriculum is built on the same rigorous standards required by many states security officer licensing programs, but thoughtfully adapted for civilian professionals. We reduced the exam from 170 to 90 focused questions by streamlining advanced legal and licensing topics that are less relevant for civilians, while fully retaining critical core knowledge.
You’ll gain practical, essential skills including:
- Legal Issues and Liability
- Basic Emergency First Aid
- Bomb Threat and Fire Evacuation Procedures
- Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Access Control and Patrol Techniques
- Observation, Report Writing, and Interviewing Skills
- Fire Detection, Suppression, and Life Safety
- Crime and Accident Prevention
- Injury and Hazard Prevention
- Active Shooter Preparation & Response using our exclusive S.T.O.P. Program (Scenario Training and Operational Planning)
- Application of the Pyramid of Defense framework
- Terrorism Awareness
- Fundamentals of Personal Security
- Public Relations, Crowd Control, and more
Exam Details:
- 90 multiple-choice questions
- Pass with 80% or higher
- Unlimited attempts for 60 days from purchase
- Immediate results and certificate upon passing
NOTE: This is an independently accredited CPPS credential. It is not a state license.
Its purpose is to formally recognize your completed training and to significantly increase your knowledge and awareness in personal protection and security principles.
