Your Step-by-Step Guide to

Earning the Certified Protection

Professional (CPP®) Certification
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Nothing verifies your expertise in

security management and gives you
an advantage in the marketplace
like an ASIS certification.

Not only does board certification elevate your status in the security world, but leaders backed by
ASIS gain an edge in recruiting and with organizational decision-makers.

The CPP is considered the “gold standard” certification for security management professionals
globally, demonstrating your knowledge and competency in seven key domains of security.

As you work toward your CPP certification, ASIS resources can help guide you through each step
of the process and set you up for success before, during, and after your exam.

Step 1 Download the Handbook

Step 2 Assess Your Exam Readiness

Step 3 Acquire Your Study Materials

Step 4 Submit Your Application

Step 5 Take the Exam

Achieve Your
CPP® Certification!

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Your first step is to familiarize yourself with the certification process and what will be required to
successfully achieve your CPP designation. The ASIS International Board Certification Handbook
is your in-depth resource for everything you need to know about ASIS certification, from your initial
application to exam day and beyond.

Below are a few key details about the CPP. For additional details about the CPP® body of knowledge,
refer to pages 15–20 of the handbook.

What’s on the CPP exam?

The four-hour exam features 225 multiple-choice questions on tasks, knowledge, and skills in the seven
key domains of security.

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CPP Exam 22% Security Principles and Practices

Domains 15% Business Principles and Practices

9% Investigations

11% Personnel Security

16% Physical Security

14% Information Security

13% Crisis Management

CPP Eligibility
CPP With Master’s Degree With Bachelor’s Degree No Degree

Current Experience 5 years 6 years 7 years

Requirements

With an APP 4 years 5 years 6 years

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Before you choose the right study materials for you, download the Self-
Assessment for CPP, PCI, PSP, or APP Exams Guide. Refer to pages 6-14
to assess your readiness for the CPP exam by scoring your understanding of
each item on a scale of one to five.

This self-assessment gives you a guide to setting your study plan. By

reviewing the topic areas where you received the lowest scores, you will
better understand where you must focus your studies to best prepare for
exam day.

Download the Self-Assessment

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“As I reviewed job announcements, I noted
that a CPP was preferred or required. I
achieved my CPP after six months of study
and was hired as a director of security
at a large hospital in Washington, D.C.,
just three months after getting certified.
Certification evens out the field as military
members compete with counterparts from
the private sector.”
—Rose Miller, CPP, CHPA, Independent Consultant
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Save on Certification
with ASIS Membership
A regular ASIS membership costs $195,
with discounts available for emerging
markets, students, and retirees. ASIS
membership offers a discounted rate
on your certification application, all
official certification study materials, and
several events and webinars that provide
opportunities to earn CPE credits for
maintaining your certification.
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ASIS offers a wide range of best-in-class educational resources to help you gain
confidence for exam-day success. Now that you’re ready to prep, select the resources
that fit your needs and schedule:

CPP Online Review Course Protection of Assets (POA) Softcover

$545 Member | $795 Nonmember Bundle
$499 Member | $699 Nonmember
Master key content areas in a self-paced format that
allows you to return to the material as needed, on any Written, edited, and updated by industry experts, the
device. Supplemental tools help you create a study plan, POA is the premier security industry reference cov-
retain the information, and confirm your readiness for the ering all aspects of security. This POA set and a set
exam by systematically assessing your knowledge. of seven ASIS standards and guidelines comprise the
CPP reference materials.
CPP Virtual Study Groups
$500 Member | $700 Nonmember CPP Flash Cards
$150 Member | $199 Nonmember
With an expert at the helm, these live, virtual sessions
lead you through a combination of targeted exercises and Featuring over 500 questions and referenced answers
self-assessments with a community of participants to fill in covering all domains on the exam, this helpful supple-
any knowledge gaps and build proficiency. mental tool reinforces key concepts, terms, and facts
for easier recall on exam day.
ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Study Manual CPP Digital Flash Cards
$199 Member | $349 Nonmember $150 Member | $199 Nonmember

Created with input from certified experienced security
professionals, this book explores the seven domains of the
CPP and their associated tasks, with key concepts and
terms, plus information about studying for the exam. Does
not use actual exam questions; best used as a supplement
to the recommended references.
Available on any device through the web or by down-
loading the Brainscape app, this convenient digital
format uses spaced repetition to track your strengths
and weaknesses, perpetually challenging the weakest
areas of your knowledge.

CPP Standards and Guidelines Bundle

$195 Member | $390 Nonmember

ASIS standards establish industry-recommended best

practices on specific topics, along with tools and pro-
cesses for implementation. The Protection of Assets
(POA) set and this set of seven ASIS standards and
guidelines comprise the CPP reference material.

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Once you’ve decided to pursue your CPP certification, you must submit your certification application
online. When your application has been reviewed and approved, you will receive an Authorization to
Test email with instructions on how to schedule your exam. Please allow approximately two to three
weeks for your application to be reviewed.

To make the application process quick and easy, have the following items handy prior
to starting:

1. Resume or CV of your 3. N
 ames and contact
relevant work experience. information for three
Make sure to align your references who can verify
experience with CPP’s your work experience
domains.

4. N
 ame of a supervisor who
2. An unofficial copy of your can verify your employment
university transcript (if
applicable)
5. P
 ayment for the application
and exam fees

The fees for submitting a CPP certification application are:

• ASIS Members: $550
• Emerging Market 1: $450
• Emerging Market 2: $430
• Nonmembers: $885
• Emerging Market 1: $680
• Emerging Market 2: $645

Click Here to Apply

Once ASIS approves your application, you will receive an email with instructions to schedule your exam.

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ASIS exams are offered year-round at Prometric test centers or on your own computer using
Prometric’s ProProctor remote proctoring tool. Your “Approval to Test” Letter from ASIS will explain
how to schedule your exam online (preferred) or by phone.

Online Scheduling: 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)

• Scheduling: Choose your preferred testing method (in person or remote proctoring), location, and date.

• Arrival and Check-in: Arrive early to check in and prepare your testing environment. Both in-person Prometric
sites and remotely proctored exams require two forms of identification, including one government-issued photo ID.
Secondary ID may be a credit card or ATM card. Both must have your signature.

• Cancellations and “No Shows”:

• 31+ Days Prior to Test—No charge for rescheduling or cancellations
• 4–30 Days Prior to Test—$62.50 per reschedule
• Less Than 4 Days—Testing fee will be forfeited, and you will need to schedule a new exam with a $225
retake fee. If your two-year eligibility period expires, you must reapply for the exam.

• Scores: Your preliminary score will be sent via email after the exam, usually within 15 minutes of completion (up to
five hours). Your official exam results will be mailed in approximately three to four weeks.

SCHEDULE YOUR EXAM

“Even after years of experience and leadership in the sports and entertainment security
industry, I felt it was important to broaden and enhance my education and experience. The
CPP provides the highest and most globally recognized certification in the security industry.”
—Greg Overstreet, CPP, CSSP, Director of Security, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, AMB Sports + Entertainment

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There’s never been a

better time to get certified.
Take the first step to advancing your career today.

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