Scheduling your exam
ASIS exams are offered year-round at Prometric test centers or on your own computer using Prometric’s ProProctor remote proctoring tool. You may schedule your exam online (preferred) or by phone.
Once ASIS approves your application, you will receive an email with instructions to schedule your exam.
To schedule your exam, you will first decide whether to take the test at a Prometric test center or on your own computer using Prometric’s remote proctoring option.
- To take the exam remotely, please review the FAQs to ensure you have the technology to successfully take the exam on your own computer.
- To take the exam at a Prometric test center, first go to prometric.com/asis to locate the nearest testing facility
No matter which option you choose, you will need:
- Your Eligibility ID, which can be found on your Authorization to Test letter (your ASIS Contact Number or Member ID)
- The first four letters of your last (sur) name
Online Scheduling: www.prometric.com/asis
Scheduling by Phone: Prometric: +1.800.699.4975, Mon – Fri, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (EST) and Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST)
Once your exam appointment is confirmed, Prometric will send you an email with your exam time and confirmation number. Make sure to print out this letter. You will need the letter and two government-issued photo identifications with signatures to before you are permitted to test. Proper ID can include a driver’s license or passport. Social Security cards are not accepted. The name on your identification MUST exactly match the name of your confirmation email. You will not be allowed to test if the names don’t match.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel or reschedule your exam date, Prometric will charge you a reschedule/cancellation fee. This fee will be assessed either at Prometric.com/ASIS if the candidate reschedules or cancels online, or via phone +1.800.699.4975 through Prometric’s customer service.
- If you reschedule or cancel your exam 31 or more days before the scheduled test day, there is no charge.
- If you reschedule or cancel your exam 4-30 days before the scheduled test day, there is a fee of $62.50 per reschedule. All rescheduling or cancellation fees are to be made directly through Prometric.
- If you are a “no show” and do not adhere to the above procedures, the full candidate testing fee is forfeited and you will need to schedule a new exam and pay the retake fee. If your two-year eligibility period expires, you must reapply for the exam.
- If you are a “no show” and do not adhere to the above procedures, the full candidate testing fee is forfeited and you will need to schedule a new exam and pay a retake fee. If your two-year eligibility period expires, you must reapply for the exam.
Retake Fees
CPP, PCI, PSP
ASIS Members and Nonmembers: $455
- Emerging Market 1: $340
- Emerging Market 2: $315
APP
ASIS Members and Nonmembers: $300
- Emerging Market 1: $225
- Emerging Market 2: $210
Preparing for the APP Exam
Reference Materials
The publications listed below comprise the recommended APP reference materials, which include five Standards and three volumes from the ASIS Protection of Assets. Remember: the ASIS exams are experienced-based; therefore, you will need to apply your own experience to help you answer the questions correctly. Please don’t attempt to memorize these reference sets.
ASIS offers the following individually or in bundles.
Five Standards
- Physical Asset Protection Standard Softcover | eBook
- Security and Resilience in Organizations and their Supply Chains - Requirements with Guidance Softcover | eBook
- Investigations Softcover | eBook
- Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention Standard Softcover | eBook
- Risk Assessment Softcover | eBook
Protection of Assets Volumes
- Protection of Assets: Security Management Softcover | eBook
- Protection of Assets: Crisis Management Softcover | eBook
- Protection of Assets: Business Principles Softcover | eBook
ASIS offers three pricing bundles for the APP:
- Protection of Assets Bundle for the APP Certification Softcover | eBook
- APP Complete Reference Set Softcover | eBook
Study Resources
ASIS offers certification review courses to help you study for your exam:
The APP Study Manual explores the four domains of the APP and their associated tasks, explains key concepts and terms, and presents information about studying for the exam.
Flash Cards are a simple, yet comprehensive tool to help you identify key terms, understand critical concepts, and recall facts. Available in print or digital.
Many ASIS Chapters also offer study groups. Contact the ASIS Chapter in your area for more information.
Preparing for the CPP Exam
Reference Material
We encourage candidates to refer to the below reference materials as you prepare for the CPP certification exam. Our item writers and reviewers use these same materials to reference the correct answers on our exams. Remember: the ASIS exams are experienced-based; therefore, you will need to apply your own experience to help you answer the questions correctly. Please don’t attempt to memorize these reference sets.
Protection of Assets (POA)
POA is a comprehensive reference covering a range of technical and managerial subjects providing the solutions necessary to meet the security demands of the 21st century.
TAKING THE EXAM
POA is a comprehensive reference covering a range of technical and managerial subjects providing the solutions necessary to meet the security demands of the 21st century.
ASIS Standards & Guidelines
ASIS Standards set forth industry-recommended best practices on specific concerns inherent to the security industry and provide tools and processes for implementation. Along with POA, these seven standards and guidelines make up the CPP reference set. Standards: CSO, ORM.1, WVPI.1; Guidelines: PAP, GSRA, IAP, PBS.
ASIS Standards set forth industry-recommended best practices on specific concerns inherent to the security industry and provide tools and processes for implementation. Along with POA, these seven standards and guidelines make up the CPP reference set. Standards: CSO, ORM.1, WVPI.1; Guidelines: PAP, GSRA, IAP, PBS.
- Softcovers | eBooks | eBook Bundle (eBooks free for Members)
- CPP Standards and Guidelines softcover bundle | eBook
CPP Practice Exam
The CPP practice exam contains items that once appeared on the actual certification exams but are now retired. Use the practice exam to familiarize yourself with how exam items will appear on the current exam(s).
The CPP practice exam contains items that once appeared on the actual certification exams but are now retired. Use the practice exam to familiarize yourself with how exam items will appear on the current exam(s).
TAKING THE EXAM
Study Resources
ASIS offers certification review courses to help you study for your exam:
The CPP Study Manual explores the seven domains of the CPP and their associated tasks, explains key concepts and terms, and presents information about studying for the exam.
Flash Cards are a simple, yet comprehensive tool to help you identify key terms, understand critical concepts, and recall facts. Available in print or digital.
Many ASIS Chapters also offer study groups. Contact the ASIS Chapter in your area for more information.
Preparing for the PCI Exam
Reference Material
We encourage candidates to refer to the below reference materials as you prepare for the PCI certification exam. Our item writers and reviewers use these same materials to reference the correct answers on our exams. Remember: the ASIS exams are experienced-based; therefore, you will need to apply your own experience to help you answer the questions correctly. Please don’t attempt to memorize these reference sets.
Protection of Assets (2021 edition) - Investigations
Investigations Standard
PCI Practice Exam
The PCI practice exam contains items that once appeared on the actual certification exams but are now retired. Use the practice exam to familiarize yourself with how exam items will appear on the current exam(s).
The PCI practice exam contains items that once appeared on the actual certification exams but are now retired. Use the practice exam to familiarize yourself with how exam items will appear on the current exam(s).
Study Resources
The PCI Study Guide includes information about the test and how to study for it, plus an outline of the recommended reference materials.
Flash Cards are a simple, yet comprehensive tool to help you identify key terms, understand critical concepts, and recall facts. Available in print or digital.
Many ASIS Chapters also offer study groups. Contact the ASIS Chapter in your area for more information.
Preparing for the PSP Exam
Reference Material
We encourage candidates to refer to the below reference materials as you prepare for the PSP certification exam. Our item writers and reviewers use these same materials to reference the correct answers on our exams. Remember: the ASIS exams are experienced-based; therefore, you will need to apply your own experience to help you answer the questions correctly. Please don’t attempt to memorize these reference sets.
Protection of Assets: Physical Security
Implementing Physical Protection Systems: A Practical Guide, 2nd Ed
PSP Reference Set (POA: Physical Security, Implementing Physical Protection Systems, Physical Asset Protection Standard, Business Continuity Management Guideline)
PSP Practice Exam
The PSP practice exam contains items that once appeared on the actual certification exams but are now retired. Use the practice exam to familiarize yourself with how exam items will appear on the current exam(s).
The PSP practice exam contains items that once appeared on the actual certification exams but are now retired. Use the practice exam to familiarize yourself with how exam items will appear on the current exam(s).
Study Resources
ASIS offers certification review courses to help you study for your exam:
The PSP Study Guide provides an overview of physical security, plus an outline of the recommended reference material.
Flash Cards are a simple, yet comprehensive tool to help you identify key terms, understand critical concepts, and recall facts. Available in print or digital.
Many ASIS Chapters also offer study groups. Contact the ASIS Chapter in your area for more information.
Taking the Exam
Exam Day
Check-in Procedures at a Prometric Test Center:
Plan to arrive at the testing center 30 minutes before the scheduled appointment to allow time for check-in procedures.
If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, Prometric Testing Center staff may choose not to seat you if doing so would disrupt other exam takers. If this occurs, your exam registration fees will not be refunded. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Check-in Procedures for Remotely Proctored Exams
No matter which option you choose, you will need the following before you can start your exam:
- Two forms of identification, one of which must be a government-issued photo ID (such as a passport, driver’s license, employee ID card, state ID card). Acceptable forms of secondary ID include credit card, check card, ATM card. Both must have the candidate’s signature. (A Social Security card is not an acceptable form of identification.)
- Your first and last/surname on your approval letter from ASIS and identifications must match your ID EXACTLY. This includes abbreviated or hyphenated names.
- Prometric Confirmation Email and Number (from the email you get when you schedule your exam).
- If you are testing outside your country of citizenship, you must present a valid passport. If you are testing in your country of citizenship, you may present a passport, driver’s license, national ID, or military ID. Expired IDs will not be accepted.
If you fail to provide the proper identification, you will not be allowed to take the exam and will forfeit the exam fee.
Exam Results
You will receive a preliminary score via email after you leave the test center. Make sure you provide Prometric with the appropriate email address when scheduling your appointment.
ASIS will email your official exam results approximately three weeks after the test date.
Consult the Certification Handbook for information on how the exams are scored.
“No Shows”
If you fail to cancel or reschedule your exam, you will be considered a “no show” and all testing fees will be forfeited. If an emergency prevents you from taking the exam, consult the Certification Handbook for instructions.
Weather Emergencies
If severe weather, natural disaster, or other such incidents make a testing center inaccessible or unsafe, your exam may be rescheduled or cancelled (at no cost to you). To check on your testing center, please check the Prometric site closure website.
