Certificate Programs in Security may supplement the experience and job promotion opportunities of seasoned military and police personnel; or they may provide excellent preparation for those who seek to transition into new careers in the security field. Many are drawn by the buzz of rising job openings in local, national or international security; but potential students will be intrigued by the variety of interesting topics that define on-campus or online certificate programs in security. These shorter education programs, which may be completed in weeks or months, allow busy individuals to hone their skills in investigation, interrogation, and interview techniques; observation, analysis and integrity of evidence; insurance and business fraud detection; computer forensics and research; current relevant legal issues; and ethics. Additional electives refine students’ chosen areas of security specialization. Graduates of certificate programs in security are armed with a valuable asset in helping to secure new employment or job promotion in one of the most promising career fields.