Education

 
Professional Development with ASIS International

Just when you think you have all the answers, someone asks a new question. New technologies. New advancements. New challenges. So much to stay on top of. One thing you can always be sure of is that professional development in the security industry is a must. Rely on ASIS, the experienced, dedicated leadership in security education to answer these questions.

ASIS offers a broad array of affordable training programs to keep security professionals abreast of industry changes. Programs include national and international conferences, regional workshops, online degree programs, virtual forums, and much more. Our programs will give you ideas on the most innovative resources, insights, and lessons to revitalize your skills and career. Programs, designed specifically for security professionals, consider every stage of your career and provide excellent networking opportunities through a broad range of courses with top-rate faculty.

 
Types of Educational Activities

Conferences

Conferences ASIS International's conferences attract more than 25,000 security professionals annually from around the world. Each conference is comprised of multiple plenary sessions on a wide range of topics.

  • Annual Seminar - 150 sessions (approximate)
  • European Conference - 44 sessions (approximate)
  • Asia-Pacific Conference - 25 sessions (approximate)
  • Middle East Conference

Classroom Programs

ASIS offers more than 20 industry-specific programs annually to help you grow professionally and increase your personal knowledge of security practices. Classroom programs range from one to four days and are held in the United States.

Contract Professional Development Programs

ASIS is pleased to offer your organization the convenience and benefits of hosting your own private professional development programs at a location and date of your choice. Select from an extensive offering of existing classroom and computer-based programs, or customize classroom training to meet the requirements or interest of your target audience.

Certification Review Courses

ASIS offers review courses for those planning to take the industry certification exams: Certified Protection Professional (CPP®), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI®), and Physical Security Professional (PSP®). Review courses provide attendees with a unique opportunity to review their experience and knowledge and prepare a study plan for the certification exam.

eLearning

ASIS realizes that you can't always get away. Affordable, Web-based learning helps you stay on top of important security issues and develops new skills - 24/7 - without the expense of leaving town.

  • Webinars: Fully interactive online education programs bring the latest information on hot topics, critical issues, best practices, and special interests to your home, chapter meeting, desktop, or conference room. Industry experts host live events that are short - only 100 minutes - engaging, and to the point. Participate by yourself or with a group, ask questions, make comments, provide insight. Through on-demand replay, registered participants may enjoy the program twice within 30-days of the live event - at absolutely no additional cost.
  • Online Courses: Select from a variety of online programs and receive your education at your convenience!
  • Online Certification Reviews: Comprehensive, practical training tools designed to help you master the key content areas covered in the certification exams. Practice test questions with immediate feedback help identify areas for further study and gauge your readiness to take the actual exam. Select the complete course or only the modules you want. CPP Online Review, PCI Online Review, and PSP Online Review include unlimited access to learning content for a full 12 months.

Wharton/ASIS Program for Security Executives

ASIS International, in collaboration with Wharton School, one of the world's leading business schools, hosts the Wharton/ASIS Program for Security Executives annually at the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia. Designed exclusively for security executives, the intensive two-week certificate course instructs participants in core business skills and provides tools to build a strong, effective business case for security. Join colleagues from Fortune 1000 companies for this powerful professional development program where participants master the critical business skills necessary to effectively present a business case for security to your organization's senior management. Build and enhance your knowledge and expertise in finance, marketing, strategy and management. Both weeks are required for completion.

ASIS Seminar recordings and handouts

2009 Seminar, Anaheim, California Note: Viewing is free for Seminar attendees. Please have your username and password available. This login information was emailed to you from ASIS. If you've forgotten it, click here.

2008 Seminar, Atlanta, Georgia Note: Viewing is free for Seminar attendees. Please have your username and password available. This login information was emailed to you from ASIS. If you've forgotten it, click here.

2007 Seminar, Las Vegas, Nevada Note: Viewing is free for Seminar attendees. Please have your username and password available. This login information was emailed to you from ASIS. If you've forgotten it, click here.

You may also purchase a DVD of past Seminar educational sessions. Click here for details.

 
Call for Presentations and Call for Demonstrations

ASIS has four conferences that have annual Calls for Presentations and one program that also has a Call for Demonstrations. Member and non-members are encouraged to submit a proposal. Proposals are limited to two (2) proposals per person. After the Call has closed, a committee will review all proposals submitted. Then a Selection Committee reviews all of the submitted proposals and determines which proposals are accepted into the final program for each conference. Click here to submit a proposal for the Call for Presentations.

 
Instructors and Speakers

Instructors

ASIS Faculty consists of known experts in the field with years of industry experience, who are evaluated annually on their performance. Visit the instructor resources page.

Interested in joining the ASIS Faculty?

Read this (MWord) and fill out this form (MWord). Generally, ASIS International does not pay per diem, honoraria, or expenses. However, your registration fee for the day of your presentation is waived.

Speaker Policy

Speakers for council-sponsored workshops are generally chosen from among council members or recognized experts arranged by program chairmen. If you are interested in joining a council, please send an email to councils@asisonline.org with your contact information and the council you are interested in joining. A full list of councils is available at http://www.asisonline.org/councils/index.xml. Speakers at these programs participate on a volunteer basis (i.e., without fee). Speakers for non-council-sponsored workshops (i.e. Review Programs, Assets Protection Program) are generally chosen from industry experts and leaders in the field.

 
Continuing Education

Effective 1/1/08: ASIS programs are eligible for CPP®, PCI®, and PSP® Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. Each 50-minute instruction hour is worth one CPE.

 
Education for Military and Law Enforcement Practitioners

Learn about the benefits of ASIS education, certification, and membership for active duty, transitional, and reserve military and law enforcement security practitioners.