Welcome to SIA Education and Training. Our goal is simple: to advance the professionalism of the industry by equipping our members and their channel partners with the training, information and tools they need for success.
Programs
VSST Level I Study Guide Available for Purchase!
SIA brings you the ONLY comprehensive resource developed specifically to help candidates earn the valuable NICET Video Security Systems Technician Level I Certification. Modeled on NICET practice tests and content outlines, the manual addresses critical elements of the VSST Level I Certification. Features include the NICET VSST Practice Analysis, which outlines the tasks performed by the Level I technician, and a glossary of relevant terms and codes. Download the table of contents and introduction.
Buy the online or print version in the SIA Store. Please call SIA at (703) 647-8583 or email avalleshall@siaonline.org to inquire about special bulk rates.
Central Station Training
SIA is no longer offering the Central Station Operator/Instructor Course. CSO Instructors may still order books and get certificates for their operators by contacting Kimberly Roberts at 703-647-8496 or kroberts@siaonline.org.
Certified Security Project Manager Training
This year, SIA will have two offerings for Security Project Management training.
The Essentials of Security Project Management course will help get frontline people up-to-speed on effective project management so they can add more value to your company. This two-day course will help accelerate the process of becoming a qualified security project manager. Attendees will learn the fundamental elements of sound project management, including project definition and planning, installation and field work, project documentation and financials. This course is for all security professionals -- technicians, engineers, installers and others -- who aspire to a career in the fast-growing security project management field.
Essentials of Security Project Management Course
Date Location
October 8-9 Dallas, TX
The Certified Security Project Manager course meets the "practical" aspects 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 intensive program consists of several steps, examinations and demonstration of practical experience.
The Certified Security Project Manager program combines on-the-job experience, self-paced learning and intensive classroom instruction to ensure your security projects are delivered on time and on budget.
Certified Security Project Manager Course
Date Location
October 10-13 Dallas, TX
October 16-19 Toronto, Ontario (CANASA Ontario Conference)
Products and Services
IT and Networking Primer
Applicable to both the entry-level professional and the executive attempting to get a better understanding of planning and installing networked physical security devices.
Home Automation CD
SIA's Home Automation CD is an ideal learning/training tool for any of today's electronic systems contractors, who seek to grow and expand their knowledge base and core service offerings.
Video Security System Technician Level I Study Guide
SIA brings you the ONLY comprehensive resource developed specifically to help candidates earn the valuable NICET Video Security Systems Technician Level I Certification. Modeled on NICET practice tests and content outlines, the manual addresses critical elements of the VSST Level I Certification.
Assess your skills with our Curriculum Map
Use SIA's online skills assessment and curriculum mapping tool, jointly referred to as a "curriculum map," to help take on the challenge of developing highly skilled personnel.
Resources
Education Project Development Guidelines
SIA's Education Committee invites and encourages the proposal of educational projects from SIA Interest Groups, SIA's Core Area Forums and external organizations. The Education Department and Committee will consider proposals requesting SIA's involvement in the development of a wide variety of educational programs and resources.