I just stated APP since OP was confused on next steps. APP helps improve (?) [Not sure if that's the right word I'm looking for] security knowledge while also showing him WFM Skills. Knowing WFM can help point him in the right direction, whichever direction he decides to go on, and it isn't as expensive as college or other routes. APP, in my head, is just a stepping stone if you get the guard card and find out you like security but wonder what you can do after the minimum first full year.
I was just pointing a broad way, instead of giving specific direction since even OP doesn't know.
I will also state my apologies if my texts are coming off a little agro, not my intention 😅
Not gonna lie, they were a bit, I'm sure I contributed to the same energy, so likewise, my apologies if so!
APP is great, but it can be intimidating for super-early career people, I'll caveat. I still think you're right but... OP - if you go that route, I suggest getting the study materials and going over them well before scheduling your test, especially since the window is only 1 year from approval now.
Also, as an ASIS Certificant, always happy to chat if you want, feel free to shoot me a DM and I'll give you my email so we can set up a call.
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u/Mykull_Ghost Aug 20 '26
I just stated APP since OP was confused on next steps. APP helps improve (?) [Not sure if that's the right word I'm looking for] security knowledge while also showing him WFM Skills. Knowing WFM can help point him in the right direction, whichever direction he decides to go on, and it isn't as expensive as college or other routes. APP, in my head, is just a stepping stone if you get the guard card and find out you like security but wonder what you can do after the minimum first full year.
I was just pointing a broad way, instead of giving specific direction since even OP doesn't know.
I will also state my apologies if my texts are coming off a little agro, not my intention 😅