What is the SPēD Certification Program?
The SPēD Certification Program is based on functions performed and requirements developed under DoDI 3305.13 and the subsequent manual that defined the required skill standards. It is not based on occupational titles or specific jobs. The SPēD Certification Program is legally defensible and certifies that the individual satisfies standards approved by the Department of Defense Security Training Council (DSTC), an advisory body on DoD on security training. The SPēD Certification Program is aligned with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 610, Annex R – Security Competencies. The SPēD Certification Program has four core certifications. SPēD certification begins at Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and progresses to Security Enterprise Professional Certification (SEPC) as the scope, responsibility, and complexity of the security role increases. All candidates for SPēD certification must take the Security Fundamentals examination. See chart below for details.
