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IAPPA

TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

Our training and certification programs set international benchmarks for professionalism, competence, and integrity in personal protection. Through realistic, practice-oriented training and standardized certification, we prepare professionals to meet real-world challenges and operate confidently at the highest international level.

Quality That Builds Trust – IAPPA Certified Training

The International Association of Personal Protection Agents (IAPPA) represents the highest standards in protection, security, and crisis management training. All programs follow internationally recognized guidelines and are regularly reviewed by the IAPPA Certification Board to ensure maximum professionalism, realism, and relevance.

 

Only IAPPA-certified instructors are authorized to deliver IAPPA-certified courses. This guarantees that every program – no matter where it is conducted – meets the same rigorous quality standards and training requirements. In addition to its own academy programs, IAPPA collaborates with a global network of certified members who teach according to these binding standards. This ensures that our training quality remains consistent, credible, and field-relevant worldwide.

 

Whether in Close Protection, Corporate Security, Event Security, or Threat Management, IAPPA training stands for experienced instructors with real-world backgrounds, hands-on learning, and an internationally recognized certification system that opens doors for professionals around the world.

Certified IAPPA Training Programs

Close Protection Agent

The IAPPA "Close Protection Agent" basic course was developed in 1989 as one of the first standardized training courses for close protection agents in the USA. The training quickly became an international success and cpa's all over the world have completed this training.

Event Security Management

The Event Security Management courses is particularly suitable for security consultants, event organizers, security personnel and others working in security and event management. The course focuses on strategic and tactical planning for events with an increased risk potential. 

Security Management

The IAPPA Security Management program is designed for professionals responsible for managing and coordinating comprehensive security structures within organizations. This advanced training combines strategic risk management, corporate protection, crisis preparedness, and leadership competence in one internationally recognized certification.

IAPPA Training & Certification - Building Competence. Verifying Excellence.

Training & Certification

IAPPA certified Instructors

Oliver Becker

International / Germany / Austria

Oliver Becker, CCPA®

Becker Tactics & Training

Charles Mallice

International / UK

Charles Mallice, CCPA® 

ISAT UK

Marc Weichhan

Germany / Austria

Marc Weichhan, CCSeM® 

MAWE Consulting

Jun Fukutani

Japan

Jun Fukutani, CCPA® 

FJ Protection Service

become a iappa certified instructor

Do you want to offer your training programs according to international standards?

Learn more about the path to becoming an IAPPA Certified Instructor.

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