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Recertify for CIPS or CISS IFCPP Certifications here. This purchase will give you access to a Downloadable Re-Certification Application Form.    Please fill out this form in it's entirety and email it to office@ifcpp.org to receive your new, updated Digital CIPS or CISS Certificate via email.  Like the original certifications, these re-certifications are valid for 3 years.   If you have questions about your certification dates or anything else regarding our certification programs please email office@ifcpp.org. Read more

The Certified Institutional Protection Manager Level II (CIPM II) Program offers the advanced level of management certification, and requires completion of the CIPM level one program as a prerequisite. CIPM II is designed for manager and supervisors, as well as executives and administrators of a cultural or related institution.   CIPM II certification is the next step in IFCPP's industry recognized CIPM program, offering qualified managers the opportunity to further advance their cultural property protection knowledge. Graduates attain the highest designation in the field, joining the ranks of leading professionals across the globe.   The CIPM II program requires completion of the CIPM level-one program as a pre-requisite. Additionally, level-one certification must be up-to-date prior to level-two course enrollment. IFCPP's other requirements for CIPM II certification include active membership, institutional protection experience, evidence of a clear criminal history, final approval by the IFCPP Certification Team. All CIPM II certification candidates are required to submit certification paperwork to complete program eligibility. If the candidate has completed CIPM in the past year and therefore has already completed said paperwork it does not need to be submitted again. 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: Current Trends: Screening, Reopening, Restaffing, Extended Closures Critical Collaboration Emergency Planning, Management, and Response Advanced Protection of Collections Critical Threats Collaborative Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention Programs New Trends in Hiring, Personnel Management, Staff Training, Team Building and Core Values in Leadership Electronic Access Control: Life Safety Considerations Advanced Fire Protection Strategies: The Philosophy of Fire Protection   This course should take approximately 8 hours to complete, but time may vary depending on how quickly the learner moves through the modules. 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 questions or technical issues with this program please email office@ifcpp.org for support. Read more

 Management of Aggressive Behavior® (MOAB) presents principles, techniques, and skills for recognizing, reducing, and managing violent and aggressive behavior. The program also provides humane and compassionate methods of dealing with aggressive people. MOAB® Training International, Inc. is a respected leader among training and consulting organizations across the US and Canada, specializing in programs on managing aggressive behavior. Since 1983, over 5,000 agencies have benefited from their highly researched, state-of-the-art programs. MOAB's goal is to teach participants how to protect themselves from injury, and at the same time, control individuals without causing them harm. Their valuable programs empower people with necessary skills to avert conflict and injuries through various de-escalation techniques. Participants include corporations, law enforcement organizations, security, academic, healthcare, military, and federal agencies. You will have 30 days to complete this course from the date of your enrollment. Note: This is not a MOAB certification course. For MOAB certification, please contact MOAB directly at: (215) 723-2533 If you have technical trouble progressing through this course please try the following actions: Make sure you do NOT have a pop-up blocker on Use a different web browser If neither of these are successful please email office@ifcpp.org for technical support.    Read more

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

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