Certification Eligibility

Applicants who wish to take the CPP®, PCI®, or PSP® examination must satisfy certain security and/or educational requirements:

Certified Protection Professional (CPP®)

  • Must have nine years of security experience, at least three of those years in responsible charge of a security function; or
  • Must hold a Bachelors Degree or higher and seven years of security experience at least three of those years in responsible charge of a security function
  • More detailed information, including definition of terms, is available on the CPP® eligibility page.

Professional Certified Investigator (PCI®)

  • Must have five years of investigations experience, with at least two years in case management.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • More detailed information, including definition of terms, is available on the PCI® eligibility page.

Physical Security Professional (PSP®)

  • Must have five years of experience in the physical security field
  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • More detailed information, including definition of terms, is available on the PSP® eligibility page.