Professional Development
From educational offerings at the ISC shows to our Certified Security Project Manager program, the Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification, the RISE community for young security professionals, workforce development initiatives and scholarships, SIA helps shape the talent of our industry. Download our guide to Learning & Development programs here.
May 13: CSPM Review Course
Prepare to earn your Certified Security Project Manager credential with this live virtual course covering key concepts and skills on the CSPM exam.
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May 2026
CSPM Review Course May 2026
June 2026
Basics of SPM June 2026
SPM Seminar June 2026
August 2026
CSPM Review Course August 2026
Basics of SPM August 2026
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SIA Education at ISC East
At the ISC East tradeshow held every fall in New York City at the Javits Center, SIA produces high-quality education for all show attendees, making ISC East the only industry event at which dealers, installers, integrators, end users, architects and consultants can obtain FREE high-quality industry education.
SIA Education at ISC West
At the ISC West tradeshow held every spring in Las Vegas at the Sands Expo Hall, SIA produces SIA Education@ISC West, a high-quality conference program for show attendees. More than 80 separate seminars are offered with courses are designed for dealers, installers, integrators, end users, architects and consultants
SIA Scholarship Programs
SIA is committed to advancing the security industry by investing in future leaders. Through the SIA RISE Scholarship, SIA awards funding to qualified security professionals who want to advance their career.
Earn the Certification You Deserve
SIA’s Certified Security Project Manager credential is the mark of excellence that systems integrators and security managers need, certifying your project management skills as well as your technical security abilities.
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CSPM Candidate Handbook
Get started earning your Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) credential. Download our free CSPM Candidate Handbook to learn about the credential's requirements and begin your journey to certification.
Security Project Management Body of Knowledge Guidebook (BOK) + Resource Guide
Developed by industry experts, this resource guide contains of templates, checklists, organizational tools and other materials to help security project managers maintain project timelines and communications to project stakeholders.
CSPM Review Course
To help you prepare, this 6-hour course covers key concepts and skills outlined in the CSPM exam blueprint that will help you identify specific areas where you might need to do some additional studying before the exam..






