Certified Protection Professional designation now recognized as professional equivalence for credit within Justice and Public Safety degree program
Completing the part-time Justice & Public Safety degree program at the University of Guelph-Humber (U of GH) is now even more accessible for professionals looking to expand their knowledge in the field.
Through a new collaboration with ASIS Toronto Chapter 193, security professionals who hold a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation will now have that certification recognized for professional training equivalence for credit.
Justice Studies Chair Gary Galbraith said this unique partnership is the first of its kind in Ontario. The CPP designation has been recognized for credit equivalence in the United States for the last decade; Guelph-Humber is leading this important development into Canada.
"Earning the CPP represents a major investment in time, effort, and professional development, and recognizing it in this way not only acknowledges that achievement, but also validates the high professional standards attained by security practitioners – standards that are comparable to those recognized in law enforcement, policing, and fire safety,” Justice & Public Safety alum Rob Kilfoyle said, who serves as Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management at Humber Polytechnic.
He continued, “As both a CPP holder and a graduate of this program, I believe this innovative collaboration will help reduce barriers, encourage lifelong learning, and strengthen the future of public safety leadership.”
The CPP certification is widely regarded as the gold standard in security management, where it demonstrates professional mastery in applying security principles and practices, emergency planning, and physical protection.
“ASIS International Toronto Chapter 193 is pleased to collaborate with the University of Guelph-Humber on this new initiative, which grants CPP practitioners credit in recognition of the professional training associated with their designation toward the Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA) in Justice and Public Safety program. This new equivalency arrangement enables busy security professionals to advance academically using their existing, proven industry knowledge in a highly regarded post-secondary program. We strongly encourage all CPP practitioners to consider this unique opportunity,” vice chairperson of ASIS Toronto’s executive committee Sarah Miller said.
This partnership was forged over shared goals with the University and the organization – a commitment to advancing education, leadership, and professionalism within public safety, law enforcement, and corporate security.
“Guelph-Humber is glad to deepen our relationship with ASIS Toronto and recognize the commitment to professional excellence associated with the CPP designation," Galbraith said.
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