Why choose an ASIS certification?

 

ASIS was the first organization to offer a credential specifically for security managers, and our program remains the global standard.

Developed by practitioners for practitioners, ASIS board certifications provide both a technical and financial edge.

 

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 Benefits to practitioners

• Demonstrable proof of experience and professional competence

• Expanded professional network and opportunities to showcase your expertise at ASIS chapter events and global conferences

• Increased salary potential – certified practitioners earn up to 24% more than non-certified professionals.

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Benefits to employers

• Independent validation of an individual's knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Backing of the world's largest association for security management practitioners

• Continuing education requirements for recertification offer assurance that practitioners will remain current with best industry practices

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Difference between certification and a certificate program

• Certification has an experience and education component; certificates are for all skill levels.

• Certification indicates mastery/competency as measured against a defensible set of standards, usually by application or exam; a certificate indicates completion of a course or series of courses with specific focus.

• Certification requires recertification, which ensures that the certified practitioner stays current in the field through continuing education; a certificate is the end result; may demonstrate knowledge of course content at the end of a set period of time.

• Certification results in an earned designation to use after one's name (i.e. CPA, CPP, CAE); a certificate is usually listed on a resume detailing education; may result in a document to hang on the wall.

 

 

ASIS board certifications are ANSI accredited, which ensures a high threshold of qualifications and rigor have been met when a practitioner earns their CPP, PCI, and PSP credentials.