Your Security Career Starts
Here – Explore SSPM Levels 0 to 5
Your Security Career Starts Here – Explore SSPM Levels 0 to 5
The Security Science Professionalization Matrix SSPM is a globally recognized learning pathway that transforms learners from complete beginners to specialized professionals across security sectors. Start at any level, progress at your own pace, and earn internationally aligned qualifications
SSPM Levels
Level 0 – Community Security Awareness
Who it's for:
Students, youth groups, and the general public
Focus:
Safety habits, digital awareness, anti-bullying, emergency basics
Outcome:
Digital badge and community awareness certificate
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Level 1 – Basic Security
Awareness
Who it's for:
First-time learners and career
explorers
Focus:
Security roles, access control, ethics, patrol techniques
Outcome:
SSPM Level 1 Certificate (CPD)
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Level 3 – Security Supervision & Team Leadership
Who it's for:
Learners pursuing a security license in CARICOM, UK, France, USA
Focus:
Licensing laws, patrols, risk, emergency response, communication
Outcome:
SSPM Level 2 Certificate (Globally Compliant License Entry)
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Level 3 – Security Supervision & Team Leadership
Who it's for:
Licensed guards ready for promotion
Focus:
Leadership, crisis command, shift management, ethics
Outcome:
Certified Security Supervisor (CSS – Level 3)
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Level 4A – Sector Award (Entry- Level Specialization)
Who it's for:
Professionals seeking to enter a specific sector
Focus:
Sector-specific operations (e.g., hotel security, aviation, retail)
Outcome:
SSPM Level 4A Sector Award
Choose a Sector
Level 4B – Sector Certificate (Intermediate Specialization)
Who it's for:
Award-holders or experienced operatives
Focus:
Advanced operations, policy, ethics, tools, and protocols
Outcome:
SSPM Level 4B Certificate in [Sector Name]
Choose a Sector
Want to study further?
Level 6-8 (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD) will soon be available via the PSA Institute of Applied Security & Risk Sciences.
