International Association
of Certified Protective Operations Managers

Basic Requirements for Admission*

Completion of at least 100 hours of training
from validated protection school(s)*

Completion of at least two years of protective ops
experience under qualified supervision

Satisfactory completion of 225 pt exam consisting of:

 Core topics
 Career path specific questions
 Country specific questions

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The concept of “validation” may vary from country to country.  For matters relating to
this certification, it is assumed that the school will be professionally
operated and staffed, featuring core and elective courses necessary for the student
to enter the field of protective operations in their region(s) of operation. 
Core elements should include modules relating to:

Introduction/History of Protection 
Protective Intelligence
Advance Planning  
Defensive Tactics
IED/HAZMAT Search Techniques 
Protection Driving
Etiquette/Ethics  
Emergency Medical Response
Detail Planning/Formations  
Motorcade Operations
Threat Assessment  
Special Event Planning

 * NOTE: The preceding are proposed requirements for eligibility for certification.
Requirements may vary slightly from country to country and can be amended
by approval of the appropriate Regional mentor.