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ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

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CPP ASIS International Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1: Security Principles and BusinessYou are here

Build foundation in governance, risk, and business-practice integration.

45
hours
2

Phase 2: Investigations and Personnel Security

Strengthen case management and people-centered protective controls.

35
hours
3

Phase 3: Physical, Information, and Crisis Domains

Integrate site security, information protection, and response planning.

45
hours
4

Phase 4: Timed Multi-Domain Simulation

Run full timed blocks and remediate weaker weighted domains.

30
hours
Estimated total study time
155 hours
That's about 16 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CPP Exam?

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Age
Education
No degree is required; a bachelor's or master's degree reduces the required security-experience period
Experience
7 years without a degree, 6 with a bachelor's degree, or 5 with a master's degree, including at least 3 years in responsible charge; holding APP reduces the total by 1 year
Additional Requirements
  • ASIS performs eligibility review before authorizing exam scheduling
  • Responsible charge means authority to make independent decisions and take independent action on a security project or process; supervising employees is not required
  • Recertification requires 60 CPE credits every 3 years

CPP Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

10-16 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Prometric

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Candidates must wait 60 days between testing dates and may test no more than three times during the one-year eligibility period. After three failures or expiration of eligibility, a new certification application is required.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$580 (ASIS member) or $910 (nonmember)
Total Estimated Cost$580-$910
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CPP Exam Details

ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

Administered by ASIS International

Official Source
Scaled score of at least 650
Passing Score
225
Questions
4
Hours
$580 ASIS members / $910 nonmembers
Exam Fee
Study time: 120-180 hours
Prerequisites: Professional security experience and responsible-charge leadership experience required by ASIS eligibility matrix
Valid for: 3 years (60 Continuing Professional Education credits required for renewal)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official ASIS International content outline

Security Principles and Practices22%

Risk assessment, security governance, and protection strategy fundamentals.

Business Principles and Practices15%

Business operations, finance, and organizational decision support.

Investigations9%

Investigative process, evidence, interviewing, and case management.

Personnel Security11%

Insider risk, screening, workplace behavior, and people-focused protections.

Physical Security16%

Facilities, barriers, access control, and integrated physical safeguards.

Information Security14%

Information protection principles, cyber risk alignment, and controls.

Crisis Management13%

Incident response, continuity, and emergency/crisis planning.

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