Earning an ASIS International board certification is a visible acknowledgment that you possess a mastery of core security principles and skills essential to the best practice of security management. It shows you are committed to excellence, professional growth, and a code of conduct.

ASIS offers four ANAB/ANSI ISO/IEC 17024 accredited certifications to meet your professional needs throughout your security career. 

• The Certified Protection Professional (CPP®) credential provides demonstrable proof of knowledge and management skills in seven key domains of security. Those who earn the CPP are ASIS board-certified in security management. 
• The Professional Certified Investigator (PCI®) credential provides demonstrable proof of an individual's knowledge and experience in case management, evidence collection, and preparation of reports and testimony to substantiate findings. Those who earn the PCI are ASIS board-certified in investigations. 
• The Physical Security Professional (PSP®) credential provides demonstrable knowledge and experience in threat assessment and risk analysis; integrated physical security systems; and the appropriate identification, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of security measures. Those who earn the PSP are ASIS board certified in physical security. 
• The Associate Protection Professional (APP®) designation is intended for those with at least one (1) year of compensated security experience. The exam will measure the professional’s knowledge of security management fundamentals, business operations, risk management, and response management. 
  • NOTE:  Those already certified as a CPP are ineligible to apply and sit for the APP Exam.  

The Board Certifications Handbook outlines all of the policies, procedures, eligibility requirements,  testing options (test center or remotely proctored exams), and fees for the ASIS certification program. It also contains the domains, tasks, and knowledge statements for all four of our certifications.
Download and review the Handbook before you start your ASIS certification journey.

Please contact certification@asisonline.org with any questions regarding the certification application, exam administration, or recertification processes.