1. The American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) conducts certification programmes for Security professionals from all over the world. One has to pass an exam to obtain the certification. Exams are designed to assess whether or not a practitioner possesses the knowledge established as the basic competency level required for the designation. In our context the "Certified Protection Professional" (CPP) certification is most suitable. This is an internationally recognised certification. On passing the exam which consists of 200 multiple choice questions the certification is granted and one can mention the same in short form after his name on official stationery, visiting card etc.
2. Certification comes at a cost - $ 200 for ASIS members and $ 350 for non-members. The membership of ASIS costs $ 170 per anum. Once certified an individual has upto three years for recertification which depends on credits one can earn while working in the field of Security. For more details check out www.asisonline.org
3. One good news is that New Delhi has been added to the list of international centres where one can take the exam. Earlier the nearest centre was Singapore. The next exam is scheduled to be held on 5 Nov 2005 and the application deadline is 19 Sep 2005. One has to apply directly to ASIS headquarters. This can be done online too.
4. Now for those of you who are in search of greener pastures abroad in our field, having an ASIS certification can surely land you a plum job and it will be worth your while to spend the time and money in obtaining the same.
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