Does anyone have any experience getting a certification through the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 03:23:50 -0500

The Certified National Threat Analyst was listed on my career map, but before I spent approx. $850 on this, I would like to see how beneficial it would be.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2016 5:49 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 05:49:59 -0500

Have checked with your local education office to see if the certification could be covered with Tuition Assistance?

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Mar 12 at 2016 11:34 AM

Capt Tom Brown — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 11:34:17 -0500

That seems like a pretty big investment, esp if you have to pay dues, join an association, pay to take a test, then pay handsomely to attend continuing education programs(usually out of town), on a yearly basis, and get recertified every so often. All costing. Assuming if a person does not pass the test s/he has to pay to retake it. At any rate the only designations I have any remote knowledge of are such as Certified Safety Professional; Certified Industrial Hygienist; and a few others along the safety/security line. They all cost to join the association, pass their test, and meet their professional membership criteria. Some companies have never heard of any of associations and/or certifications, and some that have require a certification as part of their job criteria. The certs are also used among professional for sizing up your peers in the industry.("Here's my card"). There is a small amount of snobbery involved unfortunately if a person doesn't have such-and-such cert. If you have high confidence and/or knowledge that such a cert will be of a definite career help then you might go for it. If it's something 'nice to have' there are other certs which cost less in many fields. Best of luck..(never certified, but well trained).