What is the CPSC Certification Scheme?
The Certified Physical Security Consultant (CPSC) scheme is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, design, and implement robust physical security solutions for various environments. This certification covers critical areas such as risk assessment, security systems integration, site surveys, access control, surveillance, and emergency response planning. Through a combination of theoretical and practical training, the CPSC program ensures that consultants can provide comprehensive security strategies that meet the highest industry standards. As a globally recognized credential, it enhances the credibility of professionals and demonstrates their expertise in safeguarding assets, people, and infrastructure from potential threats.
Why Earn the CPSC Credential?
The CPSC Credential serves as concrete evidence of your knowledge, skills, and experience in key areas of physical security consulting. Earning this credential demonstrates your proficiency as a consultant across four main domains, namely:
- Assessments & Audit
- Physical Security Planning and Design of Security Solutions
- Project Implementation
- Managing the Security Plan’s Effectiveness
Who is the CPSC credential designed For?
CPSC is designed for professionals in the security industry who are involved in the assessment, design, and implementation of physical security measures, including:
- Private Physical Security Consultants.
- Security professionals who are in charge of physical security planning and implementation.
- Government officers responsible for physical security policies and planning.
- Professionals from training institutes and other agencies responsible for knowledge dissemination on physical security.
- Aviation and maritime security professionals who actively consult and implement physical security measures.
Eligibility Requirements
To obtain the CPSC Credential, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
A minimum of three years of work experience as a Security Consultant, either as part of an organization or in a full capacity, within the private sector and/or governmental agencies. Experience should include advising clients on various security matters, such as security management, policies and procedures, security systems and physical measures, security audits, risk assessments, and more.
A Bachelor’s degree in a security-related field from an accredited institution of higher education,
OR a Security Management training certification from a recognized national security agency or accredited training academy,
OR equivalent proven experience of 5 years in physical security consultancy, along with professional certifications such as ASIS CPP, PSP, APP, CCTP, CSyP, CSC, RSES, SABRE, or equivalent.
The participant is expected to have no criminal records and would have to declare this status during the
application process.
The participant must submit 2 professional references who have personal knowledge of and can validate the candidate’s security experience, character and good standing
The candidate must submit two project reference reports to demonstrate their abilities, including a TVRA project, a security design project, and a turnkey project. All reports must be submitted without disclosing client names or specific details.
Examination Process
Candidates must pass an examination to qualify as a Certified Physical Security Consultant. The exam, requiring a minimum 70% passing mark, is invigilated by trained and certified CCTB invigilators.
Exam Preparation
Prepare for the exam through self-study or choose the CPSC Exam Preparatory Course, available for purchase on our website or through our Training and Knowledge Partners.
CPSC Exam
Preparatory Course
self-study
Training and Knowledge Partners
Fees
All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, except as specified in the procedures outlined in the CPSC Handbook. Fees are charged in US dollars, and the Board reserves the right to adjust them to ensure the program’s financial sustainability.
For more information, visit our website or contact us for personalized assistance.
CPSC
Certification
700$
CPSC
PREPARATORY
COURSE
990$
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Policies and Procedures
The purpose of the recertification is to ensure that professionals who have obtained the CCTP/CITA or CPSC Certification enhance their skills and knowledge beyond the minimum competency. Regular recertification occurs through the documentation of (and confirmation, when audited) the required continuing educational activities within the two-year period following successful passing of a CCTP, CITA or CPSC Certification Exam.
All certified professionals are required to submit
an application for recertification every two years. Each professional must
demonstrate a significant and measurable contribution to the security industry
to maintain their certification.
The period of
validity of CTCB Certificate shall not exceed two (2) years. The certificate
may be renewed for further periods as the result of a re-evaluation. The
specified period of validity of a certificate may be extended for a single
exceptional extension of up to six (6) months in order to permit re-evaluation
to be completed.
All CTCB are
required to submit an application for recertification every two years. Each practitioner
must demonstrate a significant and measurable contribution to the security
industry to maintain their certification.
Conditions:
- Fill the CTCB recertification form
- Sign the Code of Conduct
- Provide security related contributions: Examples of contributions
include, but are not limited to, security-related presentations or public
speaking; publishing; attending an educational event; and/or serving in a leadership
position for a security industry association. Each contribution must be
security-related and verifiable with documentation provided as an
attachment to the application form. Point values are assigned for each
contribution. A minimum of 20 recertification points must be accumulated
during the 24 months after initial certification or last recertification
was granted.
- Declare that applicant does not have any criminal record
- Complete Recertification payment
Every holder of the CTCB Certification must obtain no less than 20 CPE points during each two-year cycle for each CTCB Certification..
- “Certified Physical Security Consultant” title and the letters “CPSC” are registered certification marks issued to CTCB by the Patent and Trademark Office. They can only be used when authorized for a period defined specifically by CTCB. There are proper guidelines for presenting your CTCB credential.
Examples of correct use (example):
• David H. Smith, CPSC
• David H. Smith, Certified Physical Security Consultant
The CTCB credential is awarded to individuals, not organizations, and should only be used with individual names. The CTCB credential may only be used for the period for which it authorized to be used. The usage expires if practitioners have not met the recertification requirements. Use of these titles beyond the authorized period (without complying with renewal or recertification requirements) establishes an unauthorized use of the credential.
It is permissible to use the credential on a practitioner’s business cards, resume, correspondences or signature. Practitioners may use their CTCB credential in nearly all areas where their name is in use.
Certification assures all stakeholders of my commitment to professionalism and expertise in my field.
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