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.

 

C.S.T. Evaluation Program

 

SATURDAY

-         Arrivals at Highland Lodge

-         Receive Notebooks to Begin Reading Assignments

SUNDAY

-         Welcome, Administrative Details and Program Review

-         Individual Presentations

-         The Purpose of Training

-         Training the Trainers

-         Teaching Security Classes

-         Elements of an Effective Protection

-         Developing Lesson Plans

-         Begin Personal Interviews

MONDAY

-         Second Presentations by Candidates

-         Teaching Methods

-         The Need for Security Awareness

-         Methods of Group Instruction

-         Training Checklist

-         Avoiding Costly Lawsuits

-         Training Evaluation Methods

TUESDAY

-         Contemporary Concerns: Computer Skills for the Security Trainer

-         Available Training Resources

-         Self-Evaluation for Instructors

-         Hands-On Training

-         The C.S.O. – A New Career, or the C.S.E.

-         Methodology for Security Officers

-         Rules and Tools for Leaders

WEDNESDAY

-         Testing Training Methods to Determine Validity

-         Review the Meeting Basics

-         Learning Needs and Instructional Goals

-         Principal Instructional Presentations

-         Analysis of Presentations

-         Principles of Management

-         Committee Assessment of Candidates

-         Conclude Program – Awards Dinner

THURSDAY

-         Breakfast Discussion

-         Departures

 

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.

 

Application may be obtained by calling 540/554-2540 or on-line at www.asetcse.org.

 

NOTICE:  The 25^TH Annual A.S.E.T. International Security Round Table Meeting will be conducted April 7-9, 2005, Highlander Lodge, Berryville, Virginia.  Please visit www.asetcse.org or call 540/554-2540 for more information. This meeting will be the kick-off of the new joint association certification for Chief Security Executive (C.S.E.).