A.S.E.T/C.S.T. Program Sets Security Standard
Since 1981, the Academy of Security Educators and Trainers (A.S.E.T.) have been conducting the most difficult, honored and prestigious program in the entire security industry. No other program, and there have been dozens of certifications created over the decades, can make the claims of this professional certification process.
To begin with, there are no "grand-fathers" or "grand-fathering" processes in the entire history of this program since the very first class. The creator of the program, Dr. Richard W. Kobetz and the elected academy officers in 1981 went through the entire program process with an independent faculty conducting the first session. All candidates from the first class in August 1981 thru class 28, in November 2004 have submitted to the entire program process.
This legitimate program was created in an attempt to counter the training deficiencies noted and continuing in the security field through the creation of performance standards for security trainers. The Academy created a formal and valid process for men and women who desired to be recognized in a professional manner. As a result in the history of the Certified Security Trainer (C.S.T.) Program, only 200 candidates have successfully completed the process, including some of the most prominent and recognized authors, professors, practitioners and research professionals in the field.
All candidates make initial application through submission of a complete curriculum vitae and completion of narrative qualifying questions as prepared by and approved by a peer review application committee. Upon acceptance into the program, each candidate receives their training materials and a 10-tab, 300-page study notebook. The assessment and evaluation program lasts six days, and includes morning, afternoon and evening sessions. All candidates participate in presentations, personal interviews, team assignments, peer evaluations, instructor evaluations and project assignments. Each candidate presents three (3) separate instructional units to the class and their instructor in various time formats. The additional emphasis of the program for the past several years has included both security training and security management components. Many candidates who have completed the program successfully attribute their continuing professional success, corporate and academic positions and promotions to this accomplishment.
This is your program.
Recognition offered through this prestigious Academy, through qualification by a formal
and valid process, is a positive step toward achievement of professional status for
instructors in this field. The Academy is following the certification process pattern
established by all careers of professional endeavor. All qualified security trainers
deserve an opportunity for status and recognition which can accrue to the professionally
certified individual. This is a program which is contributing to the contemporary
foundation for future growth of security. Participate now at this annual opportunity.
The Process
The Academy represents a most
distinguished membership with a board of directors of the most
recognized practicing professionals in security education and training today. This program
awards a certification to only successful candidates on the basis of background experience
and actual observe performance. There are no "grand-fathered" or honorary
Certified Security Trainers (C.S.T.) and the privileges of utilizing these initials after
their names in all professional activities and communication. This designation will be
awarded through the Academy, with approval of the board of directors after acceptance by
the certificate committee of these candidates who have:
- Submitted a complete résumé for
credential review and background; and, have satisfactorily responded in writing to
narrative qualifying questions on contemporary security training issues, as prepared and
approved by an application sub-committee.
- Attended the five day annual Assessment
and Evaluation Program conducted by ASET at the Executive Protection Institute.
- Successfully completed, during the five
day program, a series of written and oral examinations, personal interviews, training
exercises and three actual training presentations for the certification board. Each
candidate will also participate in workshops, critique presentations and attend sessions
on contemporary issues and problems.
The Trend
Several recent court decisions have
emphasized deficiencies in security training and have taken judicial notice with respect
to the need for the development of professional standards of performance in training of
security personnel presently involved, or planning to be involved in the basis of all
professions... training. Corporations interested in quality training and performance from
their personnel must rely upon certified trainers for their own protection against
liability.
Program Information
The next Certified Security Trainer (C.S.T.) program will be conducted by the Academy of Security Educators and Trainers (A.S.E.T.) in Spanish and English in San Juan, Puerto Rico, November 14-18, 2004. The tuition for this program is $1,000.00 (USD), which includes everything except lodgings and meals. Ground transportation will be provided in San Juan.
The next CONUS C.S.T. program will be conducted under contract with the Executive Protection Institute from August 6-11, 2005. Their facilities are located 60 miles west of Washington, D.C. on top of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and offer excellent lodgings, meals and exceptional atmosphere for work and study.
The total program tuition of $1,500.00 (USD) includes the original application fee of $50.00, all lodgings, most meals, refreshments, training materials, notebooks, supplies, monographs, examinations and awards ceremony. Suitable certificates and medallions are awarded upon the successful completion of the total process. Click here to begin the application process.
C.S.T. Evaluation Program
SATURDAY
- Arrivals in Berryville, Virginia
- Receive Notebooks To Begin Reading
Assignments
(For those planning to arrive by air,
we are starting this program on Sunday morning in order for all attendees to take
advantage of the reduced airfare for a Saturday night stay-over.)
SUNDAY
- Welcome, Administrative Details And
Program Review
- Individual Presentations
- The Purpose of Training
- Training The Trainers
- Teaching Security Classes in a
University Environment
- Elements of an Effective Presentation
- Developing Lesson Plans
- Begin Personal Interviews
MONDAY
- Second Presentations by Candidates
- Use of Lethal and Non-Lethal Force
- The Need for Security Awareness
- Methods of Group Instruction
- Learning from Experiential Training
- Avoiding Costly Lawsuits
- Developing Productive Relationships
with Private Security
TUESDAY
- Contemporary Concerns: Computer Skills
for the Security Trainer
- Available Training Resources
- Self-evaluation for Instructors
- Hands-On Training
- Mapping and Discipline of Security
- Methodology for Security Officers
- Academic Security Programs
WEDNESDAY
- Testing Training Methods to Determine
- Review the Meeting Basics
- Learning Needs and Instructional Goals
- Principal Instructional Presentations
- Analysis of Presentations
- Peer Review
- Committee Assessment of Candidates
- Conclude Program - Awards Dinner
THURSDAY
- Breakfast Discussion
- Departures
