SIA's New Certified Security Project Manager Program
The Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) Program provides a nationally recognized professional accreditation for Project Managers involved in the design and installation of security systems. The goal of this program is to offer certification to individuals who have demonstrated their proficiency in every aspect of project management as it relates to security systems.
While CSPM follows the general structure and principles of a typical project management certification program, this credential uniquely addresses the needs of its target audience - the Security Project Manager. It requires prospective candidates to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in implementing the concepts and tools of professional project management. The Security Industry Association (SIA) developed the program to fulfill the practical day-to-day needs of Security Project Managers and to fill the void that other professional project management certification programs may leave.
This certification program is designed specifically to meet the "Practical" aspect of designing and managing security projects. It requires prospective candidates to demonstrate their ability and skills in implementing the concepts and tools of professional Project Management. This is an intensive program, consisting of several steps, examinations, and demonstration of practical experience.
Program Benefits at a Glance
The Security Project Manager:
- Career enhancement and improved job satisfaction
- Recognition of professional achievement
- Security industry acceptance
The Security Dealer and Integrator:
- Significant increase in financial returns due to improved project performance
- Competitive advantage both professionally and financially
- Excellent training return on investment
- Improved professional image
- Improved customer satisfaction
- The End-User and Security Consultant
- An effective qualification tool
- Improved project execution delivery
- Better "sell-through"
Manufacturers:
- Opportunity to sponsor the training program and provide valuable assistance to their security dealers and integrators
- Well-managed projects reflect positively on the manufacturer of installed systems
- Strengthen the partnership with security integrators and end-users.
Industry Benefits:
Effective project management takes a "team" of professionals. For this reason, the CSPM Program was designed to offer valuable advantages to project managers on both the client (corporate security) and service (consultant/systems integrator/dealer/manufacturer) sides of the business. Imagine the success a highly-trained, experienced team of certified security project managers can achieve.
CSPM covers a wide range of topics, including the following:
- Project Management Fundamentals
- CCTV Systems and Applications
- Access Control Systems and Applications
- Bidding Case Study
- Life Safety and Building Codes
- Understanding Financial Statements
- Security Project Management
- Estimating Security Projects
- Contracts
- Codes and Risk Management
- Project Financial Management
- Managing the Project Team
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For more detailed information, select from the links below:
CSPM Program Requirements
CSPM Training Overview
CSPM 2008 Classroom Schedule
CSPM Program Application & Registration
Certified Security Project Managers
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