CorpSecurity PDG – Professional Development Grant
Limited Grant Allocations — Current Certification Batch Open
Fully covered training fees for the CSS®, CSI®, and CSM® professional credentials.
Applications are reviewed individually — approvals close once the batch allocation is filled.
What the grant covers
| Item | Standard Fee | Your Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Certification Training | CSS® / CSI® $500 · CSM® $600 | Grant Covered |
| Certification Exam Fee | CSS® / CSI® $350 · CSM® $450 | Paid by Candidate |
Certifications Available Under PDG
Physical Security
CSS® — Certified Security Specialist
Validates specialist competence in physical security systems, access controls, technology integration, and risk-based security implementation. For practitioners with direct responsibility for infrastructure protection and security systems management.
Program Fee: $850
Training Fee: $500 Grant Covered
Exam Fee: $350: Paid by Candidate
Eligibility: 5+ years in specialist or technical security responsibilities
Investigations & Risk
CSI® — Certified Security Investigator
Validates competence in corporate investigations, incident analysis, workplace misconduct inquiries, and security risk assessment. For professionals carrying active investigative or compliance-driven security accountability.
Program Fee: $850
Training Fee: $500 Grant Covered
Exam Fee: $350: Paid by Candidate
Eligibility: 5+ years in investigations, incident analysis, or security risk functions
Security Management
CSM® — Certified Security Manager
The management certification for professionals with direct accountability for corporate security operations, teams, and programs. Validates competence in security program design, team oversight, operational governance, and multi-site security management at the organisational level.
Program Fee: $1050
Training Fee: $600 Grant Covered
Exam Fee: $450: Paid by Candidate
Eligibility: 7+ years with management or supervisory responsibility for security operations, teams, or programs
| Certification | Experience Required | Role Scope | You Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSS® — Certified Security Specialist | 5+ years | Specialist or technical security responsibilities | $350 exam fee |
| CSI® — Certified Security Investigator | 5+ years | Investigations, incident analysis, or compliance | $350 exam fee |
| CSM® — Certified Security Manager | 7+ years | Management or supervisory responsibility for security operations or teams | $450 exam fee |
Limited Grant Allocations — Current Certification Batch Open
Current batch: Limited grant approvals available.
Over 300 professionals have applied for the current intake. Applications are reviewed individually — approvals close once the batch allocation is filled.