Training is increasingly important to managers. On a scale in which 5 designates "very important," managers' opinion of the importance of training programs rose from 3.4 on 1987 to 3.6 in 1988 to 3.7 in 1989. One such program is the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) training offerred through the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO). In this program, students must complete courses in patrols, report writing, interviewing, investigation, physical security, VIP protection, first aid, and CPR. It costs $185 in the United States and $225 in Canada, requires six months security employment experience per trainee, and trainee nomination by two professionals. A more back-to-basics program exists as a 12-week course in Miami (Fla.) that emphasizes self-discipline, liability awareness, professional image, and positive outlook. Another option in Cleveland (Ohio) works to provide educational opportunities to all persons employed in the security field. Their standards are based on State requirements, and tuition is based on the average income of a line officer, so that it is affordable by all. 1 graph.