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LPQualified(LPQ)

Loss Prevention Foundation

Certification

The LPQualified (LPQ) is a benchmark certification that canvases loss prevention practices, core competencies, foundational tools, business processes, and best practices for today's LP professional.

Duration

Not specified

Credits

Not specified

Cost

$745 non member price $646 paid member price

Format

Hybrid

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply foundational loss prevention practices within the retail environment to reduce shrink and support store operations
  • Demonstrate professional conduct,ethical standards,and effective communication as a successful business person in loss prevention roles
  • Identify internal and external theft risks and use loss prevention tools to support investigations and deterrence strategies
  • Support workplace safety,crisis response,and controlled environments to protect people,assets,and operations
  • Build working relationships and resolve conflict while coordinating loss prevention activities with store and business partners
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Loss Prevention Managers11-9199.08
  • Retail Loss Prevention Specialists33-9099.02
Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

Internship/Fieldwork/Practicum Requirements

The LPQ covers three subject matter domains; ♦ The Retail Environment ♦ Becoming a Successful Business Person ♦ Loss Prevention Basics and Tools The LPQ does not expire once earned. LPF created the LPQ course and exam material with input from more than 170 loss prevention professionals from more than 75 leading-edge retail companies. The course and exam are continually updated by its global network of retail loss prevention professionals and its coursework, and exam committees. The LPQ offers value to: - Loss Prevention Managers - Store Managers - College Students - Select Hourly Employees - Supervisors - District LP in need of a refresher course - People interested in entering the Loss Prevention / Asset Protection Profession. The LPQ course, exam, and certification are open to all who meet the LPQ eligibility requirements. Experienced loss prevention professionals know that maintaining and keeping a good name is vital to a security career. Likewise, the LPF maintains the LPQualified (LPQ) name by establishing eligibility requirements which protect the value and hard work of those who take the LPQ course or carry the LPQ credential. The requirements below apply: ♦ to LPQ course enrollees, ♦ to LPQ exam participants, ♦ and LPQualified individuals. General Eligibility Requirements: - Candidates must have a high school diploma or a GED equivalent. - Candidates must be free from pending felony charges or convictions (or the military equivalent of court-martial charges and/or convictions). - Candidates must be free from pending misdemeanor charges or convictions involving moral turpitude ("moral turpitude" means an offense that calls into question the integrity or judgment of the offender, such as fraud, bribery, corruption, theft, embezzlement, solicitation, etc.). Specific LPF Requirements: - Candidates must uphold the LPF code of ethics. - Candidates do not share LPF courseware or LPF exam questions. - Candidates use the LPQualified (LPQ) designation appropriately including using it only after successfully passing the exam.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

Completion Rate

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Placement Rate

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Locations

Where this program is offered

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