Career Details

Certified Protection Professional

Description

Professionals who have earned the designation of CPP have demonstrated competency in the areas of security solutions and best-business practices through an intensive qualification and testing program.

Certifying Organization

ASIS

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Workplace Violence and Threat Specialist

Certifying Organization

McAfee Institute

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Community Bank Security Officer

Certifying Organization

Independent Community Bankers of America

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Systems Security Certified Practitioner

Certifying Organization

International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.

Type

A - Core

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