Certification Announcements

 

NEW! The PCB is accepting nominations for the 2009 Certification Awards!

Submit your nominations today for the Regional Award. Nomination forms and criteria can be found here. The submission deadline is July 1, 2009.


NEW! Coming in July 2009: Computer Based Testing (CBT) for most international locations.

View International details - FAQs and more... En Español

Preview locations


NEW! Important Recertification Update

The Professional Certification Board (PCB) is pleased to announce that the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit will be the new standard of measure for calculating recertification credits. After extensive benchmarking and review of the various systems used by similar credentialing bodies, the PCB decided the CPE proved best suited to the ASIS International certification programs. The CPE recertification system will go into effect January 1, 2008 for all designations - Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), and Physical Security Professional (PSP). Please click on the links below for detailed information:

New Recertification Guide for CPP®, PCI®, and PSP®

FAQs (pdf)

Recertification Form for CPP®, PCI®, and PSP® for 2008 (MWord)

Recertification Lapse Policy


VA Reimbursement Benefit for PSPs® and PCIs®

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has recently approved the PSP® and PCI® exam for reimbursement through the G.I. Bill education benefits. Up to a maximum of $2,000 per test can be recompensed in exam costs, but not to exceed the actual cost of the test. Benefits can still be received to retake a test that was previously failed. Electronic applications available online at www.gibill.va.gov (click on Electronic Application) OR call 1-888-442-4551 to request VA Form 22-1990.


Chapter Update - Sponsor a CPP®, PCI®, or PSP® Exam

Does your Chapter wish to sponsor a CPP, PCI, and/or PSP exam in 2009? The requirements to do so are:

  1. the Chapter is in good standing with ASIS International;
  2. the certification department must receive your "Request to Sponsor" form for by the due dates. Please click on links below for more details:
Request to Sponsor Form
Application Review Checklist - CPP®
Application Review Checklist - PCI®
Application Review Checklist - PSP®
Exam Set-up Procedures
Exam Room Layout