New AIA/CES Training Course on Security Introduced

Online, March 4, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Minieri Associates, a global independent security consulting and engineering firm, has introduced a training course for members of the American Institute of Architects through the organization's Continuing Education System (AIA / CES). The course is intended for all members of architectural and engineering (A&E) teams and may qualify for credit under some state licensing programs.

Physical Security Concepts for Design Professionals is the first AIA/CES course developed and offered by Minieri Associates. AIA/CES course number MA0311 qualifies for 8 learning units (LU) under the health , safety and welfare (HSW) category, and is intended as a one-day program. Participants gain an understanding of security threats and risks, and learn how to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in designs for buildings, facilities and communities.

"This initiative capitalizes on our core competencies in both security consulting and security program development and delivery" said Michael Minieri, CPP, CST, founder and principal of the firm, "From years of working as the security specialist member of A&E teams with some of the most prestigious players in that field and on many of the most high profile mega-projects around the globe, I'm confident that we know how to provide some very useful and valuable knowledge to these professionals".

Minieri said that the firm plans to work in close cooperation with AIA chapters and with A&E firms in scheduling the course sessions for this course as well as other course to be offered in the future. Minieri Associates is an AIA/CES Approved Provider for delivery of educational course s anywhere in the world.