The Certified Protection Professional designation prepares practitioners for higher-level responsibilities and provides a credential that can significantly advance one’s career. CPP certification has been internationally recognized as the standard of professional competence in security management for more than 30 years.
To earn CPP certification, you will be tested on the body of knowledge. The CPP Review is designed to review information you need to know and confirm your understanding of the principles of each domain.
Who Should Attend?
The CPP Study Group is primarily designed for CPP candidates. Others who may find the program useful include security practitioners who want to review fundamental concepts of security, managers who have recently assumed security responsibilities, and individuals seeking more information about the security industry.
How You Will Benefit?
- Strengthen your understanding in the key concepts and practices of security management. Gain valuable insights in how to apply your knowledge to the exam.
- Evaluate your level of knowledge and assess your skills. Identify areas of strength and those areas that may require additional preparation
- Take practice tests and get feedback on your answers. The questions are similar to those you may expect to encounter on the actual exam.
- Build relationships and share study tips with others who are also preparing for the exam.
- Learn proven test-taking strategies to help improve your performance on the exam.
- Download handouts (online sessions) useful in developing your own study plan
Join the “Puget Sound Study Group” by emailing don@asispugetsound.com
Below is our list of available information and training opportunities in the CPP category.
Training
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It is no longer in your best interest to be part of a crowd. Put politics and pleasantries aside. It’s time to break out and demonstrate to your current and future employers that you have what it takes to be the best of the best. ASIS board certification gives you the edge. Recognized and respected worldwide as the standard for professional competence in security management, ASIS board certification indicates to employers across all sectors of business—public and private—that you possess the expertise and experience to meet the demands of today’s challenging security environment. As a CPP, PCI, or PSP, you’ll benefit from:
- Heightened credibility
- Increased marketability
- Career advancement
- Enhanced earning potential
- Global recognition
Choose the ASIS board certification most in line with your knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
Meet the Trainer
Donald Pilker, CPP Has over 25 years of Professional Security Management experience, directing the Security Department for Alaska Airlines, Menzies Aviation and Virginia Mason Medical Center. A graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy, he also holds a Masters Degree in Organizational Security Management and since 1996 has been a CPP – Certified Protection Professional.
The standard unit of measurement for participant credit is the Continuing Professional Education
(CPE) credit, in which one credit is equal to 50-60 minutes of classroom time, Time for lunches, breaks, social gatherings, planning sessions, business meetings, and similar activities will not be included. Certificate/letter of completion and agenda that includes the hours of classroom time are required. CPEs may be awarded for non-instructional credits based on the following guidelines.
Participant credit is defined as instruction in a formal class setting and includes an instructor, a written course outline, record of attendance and issuance of a certificate of completion.
RECERTIFICATION TERM
The recertification term shall be three (3) years for each certification commencing January 1st and concluding December 31st.
CREDITS REQUIRED
CPP = 60
PSP = 45
PCI = 45
FEES REQUIRED PER TERM
CPP = $70 (member) / $90 (non-member)
PSP = $70 (member) / $90 (non-member)
PCI = $70 (member) / $90 (non-member)
MEMBERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS
CPP: Four (4) CPE credits per year, limited to twelve (12) CPE credits per term for membership in a nonprofit professional security or security-related organization or association.
Four (4) CPE credits per year, limited to twelve (12) CPE credits per term for membership in a nonprofit business management-related organization or association.
PSP: Four (4) CPE credits per year, limited to twelve (12) CPE credits per term for membership in a nonprofit professional physical security or security-related organization or association.
PCI: Four (4) CPE credits per year, limited to twelve (12) CPE credits per term for membership in a nonprofit professional investigation or other security-related organization or association.
SEMINAR/CONFERENCE
CPE credit for attending security and management single and multiple-day seminars and conferences may be claimed based on the number of available 50-minute classroom sessions the certificant could reasonably attend in their entirety. (This includes the ASIS Annual Seminar.
Exhibit attendance (see below) can add 3 CPE credits)
Safety–related Programs: Up to 21 CPE credits per term for attending or speaking/teaching in the areas of safety, environmental safety fire prevention and personal protection single and multiple-day seminars and conferences may be claimed based on the number of available 50 minute classroom sessions the certificant could reasonably attend in their entirety.
ACCREDITED COLLEGE COURSES
Security/management-related accredited college courses may be claimed and computed at the rate of seven (7) CPE credits for each semester hour completed. This includes internet/distance learning and CD ROM or other self study program that results in accredited college or university credit.
CHAPTER MEETING AND WEB BASED
CPE credit for attending Educational meetings of any length and web-based training, including Podcast courses* may be claimed with no maximum limit. Meetings must have a formal speaker or facilitator and relate directly to the competence (domains) of the applicable certifications. Meetings must be at least 50 minutes in length for each CPE credit hour claimed. Time for lunches, breaks, social gatherings, planning sessions, business meetings, and similar activities will not be included.
A question and answer period may be included. A chapter officer must submit a list of verified attendees to the Certification staff in order for participants to receive CPE credit.
*Please note that proof of registration is required for participation in Podcast courses.
CORRESPONDENCE AND SELF STUDY
Correspondence and self-study courses require a final examination and an issued certificate of completion. The issuing authority will determine the number of credit hours each course is worth and the Certification staff shall translate them into CPE credits.
EXHIBITS ONLY PARTICIPATION
Three (3) CPE credits may be awarded for participation and/or attendance at each security-related exhibit.
INSTRUCTOR CREDIT
The topics of the courses must be relevant to the practice of security or, for CPPs, management i.e., the domains for each certification examination as defined by the PCB.
20 Per topic, initial preparation or major modifications of course work for serving as principal instructor or speaker for a security or business management-related (CPP only) course at an accredited college or university.
12 Chapter Certification Study Courses: Planning the entire Study Course including multiple meetings.
9 Chapter Certification Study Courses: Mentoring a student thru the entire Study Course or fulfilling a specific role in conduct of the course.
3 Per participant hour, as an instructor, speaker or panelist at a security or business-related (CPP only) education program.
AUTHOR CREDIT
The topics must be relevant to the practice of security or (CPP only) management, i.e., the domains or each certification examination as defined by the PCB
45 Per security related and or business management (CPP only) book
9 Per security-related and/or business management (CPP only) article in recognized periodical
9 Per monograph, booklet or contribution of chapter to book on security-related and/or business management (CPP only) topics
3 Acceptance by the ASIS Council of Business Practices for each case study submission
3 Each book review published in recognized periodical.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE, CREDITS PER TERM (CPP Certification Only)
A maximum of 50% of total credits may accrue from volunteer service. Credits are per year:
30 Member of an Executive Committee of a chartered security organization or association
25 Member of a national or international Board of Directors of a chartered security organization and President of the ASIS International PCB
21 Member of a Certification Board, on a national level, of a chartered security organization or association
18 Service as a Senior Regional Vice President or Council Vice President of a chartered security organization or association
15 Service as a Regional Vice President or Council Chairman of a chartered security organization or association
12 Service as Council member, Annual Seminar Exhibits Host Committee Chairman, or Assistant Regional Vice President of a chartered security organization or association Served as a duly elected or appointed Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary or Treasurer, on the local level, of a chartered security organization or association
9 Service as Annual Seminar Exhibits Host Committee member for an annual or other major conference of a chartered security organization or association
Served as a Committee Chairman, on the local level, of a chartered security organization or association. (Including CPP Representative)
4 Service as a Committee member, on the local level, of a chartered security organization or association.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM SERVICE Credits per year:
Participation in:
15 Per occurrence, Item Development Group, Guidelines Commission, or role delineation (job analysis) preparation
12 Per occurrence, Pass Point study
12 For PCI PSP per year, active participation in a chartered security organization’s domain-related Committees/Councils
5 Per occurrence, evaluation of ASIS International Annual Seminar Calls for Presentations or completion of a role delineation questionnaire. (Job analysis)
PUBLIC SERVICE
At the discretion of the Professional Certification Board (PCB), activities related to security or (CPP only) business management fields as described in the domains of each examination may be eligible for credits. Eligible activities may include those for a charitable, religious, and governmental or community entity that is performed pro-bono. Examples are security audits of public school buildings; security plan for fundraising event or other large activity; or evaluation of emergency management for a public agency. The PCB will determine points to be awarded based on scope of activity, value to recipient, accomplishments vis-à-vis objectives and time spent.
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
At the discretion of the Professional Certification Board (PCB), special activities related to security or (CPP only) business management fields as described in the domains of each examination may be eligible for credits. The PCB will determine points to be awarded based on scope of activity and other relevant factors
NOTES:
1. All activities must relate to security as defined by the content specifications of the relevant examination. Certificants must be able to link each submitted activity to a DOMAIN/TASK/ KNOWLEDGE statement of the exam content. Information may be found at:
CPP – http://www.asisonline.org/certification/cpp/steps/examStructure.xml
PCI – http://www.asisonline.org/certification/pci/pcistructure.xml
PSP – http://www.asisonline.org/certification/psp/pspstructure.xml
2. The PCB will review, on a case-by-case basis, Certificants’ requests for extensions caused by military duty in a war zone, effects of a major disaster or special circumstances
3. Some or all activities may qualify for credit under more than one certification.
4. Attendance at ASIS International sponsored educational programs; volunteer service (CPP only) and/or membership will be automatically credited to individuals’ records from relevant databases.
5. A minimum of 50 percent of recertification activities of CPP in any term must be acquired through forms of educational activities – up to 100%. Volunteer activities may account for UP TO 50% of total recertification credits for CPPs only. This means Certificants can earn their credits by using a combination of both education and volunteer activities, ensuring that the latter accounts for no more than 50% percent of their total credit submission. Some examples include:
100% via education and 0% via volunteer service
80% via education and 20% via volunteer service
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Recertification
What is a “recertification term?”
The recertification term is the period of time between passing the CPP®, PCI®, or PSP® examination, and the deadline for submitting sufficient credits to recertify. This is three years for the CPP® and PCI®, and two years for the PSP®. Please also keep in mind that recertification terms always expire at the end of the year. For example, a CPP® who passed the exam in April of 2001 would have until December 31, 2004 to submit the full number of credits.
How often should I report my recertification activities?
At the very least, you must report your activities by the end of your recertification period. We recommend, however, that you report your activities as often as possible.
What are some examples of educational recertification activities?
There are various categories, which fall under educational programs, for earning recertification credits. When preparing your professional development schedule, here are a few options to keep in mind:
Chapter meeting attendance – That meet educatonal requirements
Virtual forums Seminar/Conference attendance
Membership in security or business management-related organization
Public service
Author of a book or article
You’re probably already engaged in many of the above activities, but also remember that credits can be claimed for attending or speaking/teaching at security specific seminars, workshops and academic courses. Even certification program services such as participating in a job analysis or Pass Point study can build your credits. As long as your activity can be related to the respective study domain for your certification program, chances are you are earning your credits. When in doubt, submit a description of your activities to the recertification staff at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or you may view the online credit guides at www.asisonline.org/certification/recertification.htm. Please see the links under the FAQ “How do I determine which certification is best for me?” for the domains of study.
I’ve let my certification lapse. What can I do now?
If it has been less than one year since the deadline for recertification, you may take advantage of the grace period.
Between January 1st and June 30th of the year following the recertification term, a total of seventeen credits and a $90.00 fee is required to reinstate the CPP® designation (one additional credit and a $30.00 late fee); a total of eighteen credits and a $90.00 fee is required (two additional credits and a $30.00 late fee) between July 1st and December 31st. (Non-member late fee is $110.00.) Recertification after a lapse of twelve months or more will require completing the full examination process.
Are ASIS-related activities automatically reported?
All activities related to ASIS International’s headquarters are automatically reported. This includes the credits you receive for membership, attendance at the annual Seminar, volunteer positions, and so on. Activities at the chapter-level of ASIS may not be automatically reported, however. Please note that ASIS-related activities have only been automatically reported since 2002. If you have any unreported activities from 2001, please make sure to submit them.
Can I submit my activities online?
CPPs® can submit their credits through the online credit submission form. PCIs® and PSPs® can download a credit submission form and submit it via email, fax, or mail. All of these resources are available in the recertification section of the site.
Do I need to submit a separate recertification form for my CPP®, PSP® or PCI® recertification?
Yes. If you hold more than one ASIS certification, you will need to submit recertification credits separately for each certification. This is true even if some or all of your activities qualify for credit under more than one certification.
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Certification
Chapter Options for Reporting CPE Credits / Chapters have two options when reporting recertification credits:
Option 1 – Educational Attendance Form – Our Current Method of Choice
An Educational Attendance form, provided by the Chapter to an attendee, can serve as proof of attendance or certification of completion. The attendee submits this information along with their Recertification form to the certification department. View Educational Attendance Form (pdf)
Option 2 – Sign-in Sheet
A sign-in sheet can be prepared by the Chapter that lists attendees. The Chapter submits the sign-in sheet to the certification department.
Please note that forms are for Chapter and program sponsor use only!