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I.A.P.P.A -offers experienced Personal Protection Agents and/or others that are involved in close protection operations the oppertunity to become an I.A.P.P.A Certified Close Protection Agent. The I.A.P.P.A Certified Close Protection Agent is a "seal of approval" that shows  that you are a skilled close protection operator and that your training and experience has been reviewed and screened by the I.A.P.P.A Certification Board.

Why should I become certified?
Personal Protection Agents from all over the world have to prove their skills when applying for close protection job. The certification is an "seal of approval" provided by an international known organization, that show that you are skilled in close protection operations and that your experience and training has been reviewed by The I.A.P.P.A Certification Board. The board consists of experts with many years of experience from high level close protection details.

Personal Protection Agent certification for a variety of reasons. The most common reasons being:

Personal satisfaction
Recognition from colleagues
Advancement Opportunites

How do I become certified?
In order to become an I.A.P.P.A Certified Personal Protection Agent the applicant must have documented experience in Close Protection Operations and provide the certification board with references and information about past and present clients, training and experience.

Candidates wishing to take the I.A.P.P.A Certification as Certified Personal Protection Agent (Close Protection Officer) must satisfy the following minimum requirements:

1. Four (4) years of experience in the Close Protection Operations field
This can be part-time or full-time employment in a local, national or private security organization that provides Close Protection. Corporate Security (Executive Protection). VIP Security experience is accepted.

2. Have completed an I.A.P.P.A approved Close Protection Course
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3. The applicant must not have been convicted of any criminal offense that would reflect negatively on The Personal Protection Agent profession, I.A.P.P.A, or the certification program.