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| How to Become a CPP™ Within this section, you'll find information about specific Certified Protection Professionals. The corresponding subsections are as follows: Basic Information Application Process
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Dear Colleague: As a security professional, I strongly recommend you do your own due diligence when selecting a certification to represent you and your skills. In the past several years, many other certifications have started to populate the landscape of our profession. This is why choosing a reputable and solid program is important - it can shape and profoundly impact your career. Companies too are increasingly relying on certifications to take the guesswork out of hiring or contracting qualified security practitioners. But with so many certifications available, which ones do companies recognize most frequently in the security profession? The three certifications of ASIS International (ASIS) are accepted globally as the leading security designations. Each ASIS certification requires appropriate levels of education and security experience, as well as passing of a written exam. Also, all ASIS certifications require each credential holder to continually recertify over a prescribed period of time to ensure their skills remain up to date and in line with industry best practices. In addition, ASIS has more than a quarter of a century of experience in developing and managing certification programs, along with the resources of over 35,000 members worldwide. Why choose the Certified Protection Professional (CPP™) program? It is the highest recognition in the world accorded to security management professionals. The CPP™ conveys professional expertise, demonstrated competency, validated knowledge, and proven skills, all of which translate into a competitive edge in the complex business of security. The average CPP™ earns 16 percent more than his or her non-certified security management counterpart. Plus, a job analysis that is performed at least every five years (and done most recently in the summer of 2004) ensures that the CPP™ is continually evolving to match the needs of today's security management professional. It is my belief that if you compare the ASIS Board Certified certifications to others that are out there, you will see a clear difference, and I am convinced you will choose to be a certified by ASIS. Regards,  Carla Naude, CPP |
