Protective Agent Division
Minnesota training for protective agent professionals, organized by the requirement you need to satisfy now and the development you need next.
Pre-Assignment
Required education for professionals entering Minnesota protective services.
Pre-AssignmentProtective AgentApproval PPA137 · 12 hours · Online
Minnesota Pre-Assignment: Protective Agent (PPA137) provides focused, self-paced professional education for protective agents and private detectives pursuing continued professional development..
Continuing Education
Ongoing education for professional knowledge, regulatory readiness, and development.
Continuing EducationProtective AgentApproval CPA832 · 4 hours · Online
Professional education for private security personnel on crowd management and crowd control in public-facing settings.
Continuing EducationProtective AgentApproval CPA840 · 6 hours · Online
Pre-Assignment Refresher (CPA840) - 2026 provides focused, self-paced professional education for protective agents and private detectives pursuing continued professional development..
Continuing EducationBoth licensesApproval CPDPA 133 · 2 hours · Online
Professional education for private security personnel on active shooter awareness and response.
Armed Courses
Training for protective-agent roles involving armed duties or firearms-related requirements.
Protective Agent Training
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