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Why Certification?
 Stringent eligibility standards
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Education and/or work requirements
Success on comprehensive examination
Mandatory recertification
Why Certification?
Certification:
 signifies that the individual is board certified
 presents immediate credibility / demonstration of
competence
 provides objective measurement
Why Certification?
If you want to…
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demonstrate your in-depth knowledge and technical skills
gain instant professional credibility
advance your career
start head and shoulders above the competition
… you need to be certified
Certification Benefits
To Individuals
 Competence designation
 Career enhancement / Compensation
 Networking opportunities
 Skills development
Certification Benefits
To Individuals (cont.)
 Increased value / Expertise
 Demonstrated commitment
 High professional and ethical standards
 Personal achievement
Certification Benefits
To Employers
Profile of a Certified Employee:
 Professionally competent
 High ethical standards
 Demonstrated expertise
 International networking
 Self-motivated and committed
Our Future
The next 10-20 years:
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Changing structure of the workplace
Increasing importance of certification
Employers seeking evidence of competence
Globalization of many industries
Growing need for transportable skill sets
Our Future
The next 10-20 years:
 Increased attention by federal / state governments to
importance of certifying professionals
 Need for government intervention diminishes if industry
sets competency benchmarks
Our Future
Rapidly Expanding Reliance on Certification by All Professions
The following organizations all sponsor certification:
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International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS)
Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP)
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO)
Certification in Homeland Security (different levels): American College of
Forensic Examiners
Certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist (CAS)
Security Certified Program (2 IT security certification tracks)
Certified HIPAA Security Specialist™ (CHSS): HIPAA Academy (Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM): Security Industry Association
Professional Certified Investigator
The PCI designation is for investigators with:
 Advanced skills in conducting investigations
 Proficiencies in:
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Case management
Evidence collection
Case presentation
PCI Exam Content
The PCI examination consists of 125 multiple-choice
questions covering tasks, knowledge and skills in subjects
identified, by professional investigators, as the major areas
involved in this field.
Evidence
Presentation
20%
Evidence
Collection
40%
Case
Management
40%
Eligibility Requirements
 Five (5) years investigations experience, with at least two
(2) years in case management
 A high school diploma or GED equivalent
PCI Exam Fees
Application and Exam Fees:
US/Canada
 $300 – members
 $450 – non-members
Retesting Fee:
 $200 – members
 $200 – non-members
PCI Testing
 The PCI exam is available in the U.S. and Canada as a
computer-based test.
 ASIS must give authorization to test
 Test is arranged and scheduled through Prometric at:
 800-699-4975
 Monday-Friday
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8:00am-8:00pm
8:00am-4:00pm
Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. How many credits do I need to recertify?
PCIs must accumulate 15 credits over three years
PCI Recertification
PCI Recertification activity reports must
be submitted every three years.
Recertification requirements established by the
PCB involve obtaining a specified number of
credits, in areas such as education, training,
teaching, and volunteer leadership in security
and business management associations.
Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. How much do I pay to recertify?
PCI recertification is $60 for ASIS members; $80 for nonmembers and covers a three-year term
Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. Does the difficulty of the examination change
from year to year?
No. Neither increases nor decreases in difficulty
Statistical procedure – “equating” – is used between
test forms
Converts scores psychometrically to achieve
comparable difficulty level
Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. How is the passing point determined?
Passing point set on scale of 200 – 800
Represents same raw scores previously required; not
percentage
Candidates’ scaled scores derived from the raw scores
Example: SAT scores are reported on a scale
Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. Is the value of the ASIS certifications diminished
as more people acquire them?
Not as long as the knowledge measured / scoring
parameters are consistent
Most likely effect:
Greater
public awareness of the designations and
recognition of their value
Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. How do I find out how many credits to claim for
activities that I report?
Refer to Recertification Credit Report schedule
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Available on the ASIS Certification Website
Request hard copy from ASIS customer service
(703-519-6200)
Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. How often do I have to report my recertification
activities?
Recommend quarterly, at the very least annually; with
website available 24/7
Required by December 31 of 3rd term
Questions?
Contact Certification Staff:
Daphne Philos, Certification Program Director
Phone: 703-518-1406
Allison Barton-Kramer; Certification Manager
Phone: 703-518-1407
Lisa Murphy, Examination Services Coordinator
Phone: 703-518-1408
Iris Casco, Certificant Services Coordinator - Recertification
Phone: 703-518-1442
PCB members & Chapter Certification Representatives
Visit:http://www.asisonline.org/certification/leadershipActivity.xml