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In this course, we will discuss information pertaining to the collaborative protection of museum collections in institutions of various size and scope.This program emphasizes critical cooperation between departments to achieve the common goal of protecting collections of all types. Collections protection requires a team approach, with a variety of different skill-sets working together in harmony. Security and facilities professionals, or those staff members responsible for the protection of the institution, play a vital role.     This course works best on Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari web browsers. If you use the most updated version of Google Chrome you may not have sound. We are working to correct this issue, but please bear with us in the meantime.   Read more

The Certified Institutional Protection Manager (CIPM) program is designed for manager and supervisors, as well as executives and administrators of a cultural or related institution.   Choose this course if you DO already have the Required Reading for this program. (See below. If you or your institution do NOT already have the required book please choose the CIPM course WITH the reading included.)   IFCPP's requirements for CIPM manager certification include active membership, institutional protection experience, evidence of a clear criminal history, examination, and required reading ("Safeguarding Cultural Properties") final approval by the IFCPP Certification Team. All CIPM certification candidates are required to submit certification paperwork to complete program eligibility. The background and release forms allow us to conduct a criminal history only. Criminal convictions may prevent candidates from being eligible for certification. Personal information will be kept strictly confidential. CIPM Online Coursework Includes: Active Shooter and Staff Awareness Emergency Management Planning Hiring and Terminating Security Technology Update Fire Risk Analysis & Control Guard Force Management Staying Out of Court Making Patrols Work for You Required Reading: "Safeguarding Cultural Properties"   This course should take approximately 5.75 hours to complete, but time may vary depending on how quickly the learner moves through. In addition, the learner must complete and pass a Final Exam to finish the course and attain their certificate. You will have 30 days to complete this course from the date of your enrollment. If you have any technical issues with this program please email office@ifcpp.org for support. Read more

The Certified Institutional Protection Specialist (CIPS) program is designed for line officers and other staff responsible for the protection of a cultural or related institution. IFCPP's requirements for CIPS basic certification include active membership, institutional protection experience, evidence of a clear criminal history, final approval by the IFCPP Certification Team. All CIPS certification candidates are required to submit certification paperwork to complete program eligibility. The background and release forms allow us to conduct a criminal history only. Criminal convictions may prevent candidates from being eligible for certification. Personal information will be kept strictly confidential. CIPS Online Coursework Includes: Code of Conduct Customer Service / Guest Relations Conflict Resolution Ejecting Unruly Patrons: Part I & II Legal Considerations & Restrictions: Part I & II Package Inspection Patrolling & Protecting Valuable Collections Emergency Evacuations Emergency Medical Response Fire Protection Use of Force This course should take approximately 4.75 hours to complete, but time may vary depending on how quickly the learner moves through. In addition, the learner must complete and pass a Final Exam to finish the course and attain their certificate. You will have 30 days to complete this course from the date of your enrollment. If you have any technical issues with this program please email office@ifcpp.org for support. Read more

This course should take approximately 50 minutes to complete, but time may vary depending on how quickly the learner completes knowledge checks. When complete the learner will earn a Certificate of Completion and 10 Continuing Education Units (CEU). You will have 30 days to complete this course from the date of your enrollment. PLEASE NOTE: If you have technical trouble progressing through this course please try the following actions: Use a different web browser Make sure you do NOT have a pop-up blocker on If neither of these are successful please email office@ifcpp.org for technical support.  Read more

By watching this video lecture in it's entirety you will earn 5 Continuing Education Units (CEU) that can be applied towards re-certification of some IFCPP Certification Programs.   This module is part of our CIPM Certification, if you have already purchased CIPM, do not purchase this individual module.   This course consists of one video module. You will have 15 days from your enrollment date to complete your viewing of this video module.    Read more

By watching this video lecture in it's entirety you will earn 5 Continuing Education Units (CEU) that can be applied towards re-certification of some IFCPP Certification Programs.   This module is part of our CIPM Certification, if you have already purchased CIPM, do not purchase this individual module.   This course consists of one video module. You will have 15 days from your enrollment date to complete your viewing of this video module.    Read more