Certifications
Security certifications directory
Manufacturer and industry certifications security technicians carry, with how often each renews and where to train.
Enterprise VMS
- Certified Cloud Video Professional (CCVP)Eagle Eye Networks
- Genetec Omnicast Technical Certification (OTC)Genetec Inc.
- Genetec Synergis Technical Certification (STC)Genetec Inc.
- Genetec Security Center AdministratorGenetec Inc.
- Milestone Certified Design Engineer (MCDE)Milestone Systems
- Milestone Certified Integration Technician (MCIT)Milestone Systems
- Axis Certified Expert (ACE)Axis Communications
- Axis Certified ProfessionalAxis Communications
- Avigilon Control Center (ACC) Certified TechnicianAvigilon (Motorola Solutions)
- Avigilon Alta Certified InstallerAvigilon (Motorola Solutions)
- Hanwha Vision Wisenet Certified ProfessionalHanwha Vision
- CompleteView VMS Certified EngineerSalient Systems
- American Dynamics Video Systems CertifiedJohnson Controls / American Dynamics
- exacqVision CertifiedJohnson Controls / exacqVision
- Enterprise IP Video CertifiedMarch Networks
- Verkada Certified Engineer (VCE)Verkada
- i-PRO Certified Professionali-PRO
- Hikvision Certified Security Associate (HCSA)Hikvision
- Bosch BVMS Certified SpecialistBosch Security and Safety Systems
- Rhombus Certified Partner TechnicianRhombus
- BriefCam Certified TechnicianBriefCam (Canon)
Enterprise Access Control
- LenelS2 OnGuard Core CertificationLenelS2 (Carrier)
- LenelS2 OnGuard AssociateLenelS2 (Carrier)
- LenelS2 OnGuard ExpertLenelS2 (Carrier)
- Software House C•CURE 9000 Certified InstallerSoftware House (JCI)
- C•CURE 9000 Advanced CertificationSoftware House (JCI)
- Brivo Authorized Dealer CertificationBrivo
- Symmetry Access Control TechnicianAMAG Technology
- Symmetry Advanced CertifiedAMAG Technology
- HID Origo Mobile Access CertifiedHID Global
- HID FARGO Card Personalization SpecialistHID Global
- HID Aero & Mercury Controller IntegrationHID Global
- Pro-Watch & WIN-PAK Access Control CertifiedHoneywell Commercial Security
- XR Series Intrusion & Access SpecialistDMP (Digital Monitoring Products)
- Aperio & Integrated Wireless Lock SpecialistASSA ABLOY
- Video & Intrusion Systems Certified SpecialistBosch Security and Safety Systems
- Verkada Access Control Certified SpecialistVerkada
- Gallagher Command Centre Certified Technician / EngineerGallagher Security
- Avigilon Alta (Openpath) Access Certified InstallerAvigilon (Motorola Solutions)
- Keri Systems Doors.NET Certified InstallerKeri Systems
- RS2 Access It! Certified TechnicianRS2 Technologies (Vanderbilt)
- Identiv Velocity Certified EngineerIdentiv / Hirsch
- ProdataKey (PDK) Certified InstallerProdataKey
- Allegion Schlage Electronic Lock CertifiedAllegion
- Mercury Security Controller IntegrationMercury Security (HID)
- LenelS2 NetBox Certified TechnicianLenelS2 (Carrier)
Fire, Life Safety & Standards
- NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level INICET
- NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level IINICET
- NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level IIINICET
- NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level IVNICET
- NICET Inspection & Testing of Fire Alarm SystemsNICET
- SIA Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM)Security Industry Association
- SIA OSDP Standards Practitioner (Boot Camp Certificate)Security Industry Association
- BICSI Installer 2, Copper / Optical FiberBICSI
- BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)BICSI
- NOTIFIER Fire Systems CertifiedHoneywell Commercial Security / NOTIFIER
- DMP Commercial Fire CertifiedDMP (Digital Monitoring Products)
- Edwards EST4 / iO Certified TechnicianEdwards (Carrier)
- Simplex Fire Alarm Certified TechnicianJohnson Controls / Simplex
- NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)NFPA
- NFPA Certified Fire Alarm Inspector (CFAI)NFPA
- ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)ASIS International
- ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP)ASIS International
- ESA Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level I/IIElectronic Security Association / NTS
- TMA Central Station Operator Level I/IIThe Monitoring Association
Safety & IT Networking
- OSHA 10-Hour ConstructionOSHA Outreach Training Program
- OSHA 30-Hour ConstructionOSHA Outreach Training Program
- CompTIA Network+CompTIA
- CompTIA Security+CompTIA
- Cisco CCNACisco
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety TrainingNFPA
- Fall Protection / Aerial Lift OperatorOSHA-aligned training provider
- First Aid / CPR / AEDAmerican Red Cross / AHA
- Background Check / Fingerprint ClearanceState DOJ / FBI via approved vendor
- K-12 School District Vendor BadgeSchool district security office
- Hospital Vendor Credentialing BadgeHospital vendor credentialing program
- Bloodborne Pathogens TrainingOSHA 1910.1030-aligned trainer
- ICRA / Infection Control AwarenessHealthcare construction trainer
- TWIC Card (Transportation Worker ID)TSA
- Cisco CCNP EnterpriseCisco
- FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)Fiber Optic Association
State & Municipal Licensing
- Texas PSB Alarm Systems Agent / SalespersonTexas DPS – Private Security Bureau
- Texas PSB Alarm Systems InstallerTexas DPS – Private Security Bureau
- California BSIS Alarm Company Operator (ACO)CA Bureau of Security & Investigative Services
- California BSIS Alarm Agent RegistrationCA Bureau of Security & Investigative Services
- Florida DBPR EF Alarm System Contractor IFlorida DBPR – ECLB
- Florida DBPR ES Specialty ContractorFlorida DBPR – ECLB
- New York Security or Fire Alarm Installer LicenseNY Department of State
- NYC FDNY Fire Alarm Technician (S-97)FDNY
- Arizona ROC Low Voltage (L-67 / CR-67)Arizona Registrar of Contractors
- Arizona Alarm Agent CertificateArizona DPS / City permits
- Nevada C-2d Low Voltage ContractorNevada State Contractors Board
- Utah S202 Low Voltage / Alarm Company LicenseUtah DOPL
- Denver Low Voltage / Fire Alarm CertificateCity & County of Denver
- Washington 06 Limited Energy Specialty ElectricianWA Labor & Industries
- Oregon Limited Energy Technician (LEA / LEB)Oregon Building Codes Division
- Georgia Low Voltage Contractor (LVA / LVU)Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board
- North Carolina SP-LV Low Voltage LicenseNC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
- North Carolina Alarm Systems Licensing Board RegistrationNC Alarm Systems Licensing Board
- Tennessee Alarm Contractor / RegistrantTN Alarm Systems Contractors Board
- Louisiana State Fire Marshal Security LicenseLA Office of State Fire Marshal
- Oklahoma Alarm, Locksmith & Fire Sprinkler LicenseOklahoma CIB
- New Jersey Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm & Locksmith LicenseNJ Division of Consumer Affairs
- Philadelphia Low Voltage / Fire Alarm LicenseCity of Philadelphia L&I
- Illinois Private Alarm ContractorIL Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation
- Michigan Security Alarm ContractorMichigan LARA
- Minnesota Power Limited TechnicianMN Dept. of Labor & Industry
- Virginia DCJS Electronic Security TechnicianVirginia DCJS
- Maryland Security Systems TechnicianMD State Police Licensing Division
- Massachusetts Systems Contractor / TechnicianMA Board of State Examiners of Electricians
- Connecticut L-5 / C-5 Low Voltage LicenseCT Dept. of Consumer Protection
- Ohio OCILB Low Voltage / Fire AlarmOhio Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Indiana Fire Alarm Contractor RegistrationIndiana State Fire Marshal
- South Carolina Burglar & Fire Alarm LicenseSC LLR Contractors Licensing Board
- Alabama Electronic Security Board LicenseAlabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure
- Mississippi Low Voltage / Alarm LicenseMississippi State Board of Contractors
- Arkansas Alarm Systems TechnicianArkansas Board of Private Investigators & Private Security Agencies
- New Mexico ES-7 Low VoltageNM Regulation & Licensing Dept.
- Hawaii C-15 Electronic Systems ContractorHawaii DCCA
- Texas PSB Alarm Company ManagerTexas DPS – Private Security Bureau
- California CSLB C-7 Low Voltage SystemsCA Contractors State License Board
- California C-10 Certified Electrician (Fire/Life Safety)CA Division of Labor Standards Enforcement