ASIS CPP Certification Cost: Complete Pricing & Exam Fees Breakdown

The ASIS CPP certification cost starts at $580 for ASIS members and $910 for nonmembers at standard rates. ASIS lists reduced application and exam fees for eligible candidates in designated Emerging Market categories. Study materials, review courses, and any exam retake are additional expenses. The figures below reflect the fees published on ASIS’s official website, checked October 13, 2026.

Your total depends on your membership status and country fee category, how you prepare, and whether you need another exam attempt. This guide breaks down those costs and explains what to check before you apply.

ASIS CPP certification cost at a glance

ASIS’s application page lists the following CPP fees:

These amounts are in U.S. dollars. ASIS’s application page calls the first fee an “exam fee,” while its certification handbook describes it as an application fee. The handbook states that the fee includes a nonrefundable $160 processing charge. Study materials are not included.

Emerging Market rates are based on ASIS’s country classifications. Check ASIS’s current list to see whether your country qualifies and which rate applies. Your payment in another currency may also vary because of exchange rates or card-provider fees.

What does the CPP application and exam fee cover?

The listed fee covers the application and exam process; it is not one charge for the application plus a separate charge for the initial exam. For example, a standard-rate member pays $580, while a standard-rate nonmember pays $910.

Paying the fee does not guarantee approval. ASIS reviews applications against its eligibility requirements. If ASIS denies an application, it says the refund excludes the $160 nonrefundable processing charge. If your application is approved but you do not schedule and sit for the exam within your one-year eligibility period, you forfeit the application and testing fees.

Before applying, review the CPP requirements and prepare your supporting information. ASIS lists a resume or CV, an unofficial university transcript if applicable, contact details for three references, and a supervisor who can verify your employment among the materials applicants may need.

Does ASIS membership reduce the CPP certification cost?

Yes. At standard rates, members pay $580 for the CPP application and exam, compared with $910 for nonmembers—a difference of $330.

ASIS Regular Membership is listed at $250 per year, plus a $20 application fee for new members. A new member paying the standard membership price would pay $270 for membership and $580 for the CPP application and exam, for a total of $850. That is $60 less than the nonmember CPP fee, before considering membership benefits or other costs. If you already have an eligible ASIS membership, the CPP fee is $580. 

The comparison can change if you qualify for an Emerging Market rate or a special membership price. Compare the total for your own situation before joining. ASIS states that you must become a member before submitting your certification application to receive the member discount. Do not assume that joining after you apply will result in a retroactive discount.

Additional costs to include in your CPP budget

Study materials

ASIS lists CPP preparation resources separately from the certification fee. Options include a study manual, reference materials, flash cards, and a practice test. Some resources are available in print and digital formats; ASIS says certain eBooks are free for members. Check the ASIS store for current prices and availability before adding materials to your budget. 

You do not need to purchase every available resource. Review the exam domains and your own experience first, then choose materials that address areas where you need more preparation. ASIS describes the CPP exam as experience-based: candidates must apply their experience rather than rely on memorizing reference materials.

Review courses and study groups

ASIS offers review courses and study groups as separate purchases. The price depends on the course, format, and session. Check the current ASIS store listing for the schedule, price, and what is included before enrolling. Treat a course as an optional preparation expense; it is not part of the CPP application and exam fee.

Independent training providers may also offer courses or coaching. Compare the included instruction, access period, practice materials, and refund terms. A third-party course does not replace ASIS eligibility approval or the ASIS exam.

Retake and other possible expenses

If you do not pass, ASIS lists CPP retake fees of $480 at standard rates, $360 for Emerging Market 1, and $330 for Emerging Market 2. The standard retake fee is the same for members and nonmembers. Retake fees are nonrefundable. ASIS allows up to three exam attempts within the one-year eligibility period, with at least 60 days between test dates. If you use all three attempts or your eligibility period expires, you must submit a new certification application. 

Other expenses depend on your circumstances. You might need to budget for travel to a test center, time away from work, remote testing equipment or internet access, or payment-provider currency conversion fees. These costs are not included in ASIS’s published fee table.

CPP recertification cost

Earning the CPP is not the final certification expense. ASIS requires 60 continuing professional education (CPE) hours during each three-year certification cycle. You may submit your recertification application during the third year of the cycle.

ASIS lists standard recertification application fees of $180 for members and $220 for nonmembers. Reduced Emerging Market fees are $140 and $130 for members, and $170 and $160 for nonmembers. If you submit after your three-year certification date has passed, late fees apply: $270 for members and $310 for nonmembers at standard rates. ASIS provides a three-month grace period, but you cannot use it to earn additional CPE hours beyond the three-year cycle.

For a long-term budget, include the recertification fee and consider whether you will pay for activities that help you earn CPEs. Some eligible learning, instruction, writing, volunteering, and service activities may count, subject to ASIS rules.

Sample CPP certification budgets

The following examples use ASIS’s listed fees. They exclude optional preparation materials, travel, taxes, and payment-provider charges.

• Existing standard-rate ASIS member: $580 for the application and exam.
• Standard-rate nonmember: $910 for the application and exam.
• New standard-rate member: $270 for first-year membership and the new-member application fee, plus $580 for the CPP application and exam—a total of $850.
• Standard-rate member who needs one retake: $580 initial fee + $480 retake = $1,060.
• Standard-rate nonmember who needs one retake: $910 initial fee + $480 retake = $1,390.

For a complete ASIS certification cost estimate, include any membership, study materials, courses, retakes, and future recertification expenses that apply to you. The membership comparison is not universal: country-based rates and special membership prices may change the total.

How to manage the ASIS CPP cost

First, confirm your eligibility and fee category using ASIS’s official pages. Then check whether you already have an active membership or qualify for a reduced country rate. Decide which study resources you need after reviewing the CPP domains and your experience; you may not need every preparation product.

Plan your exam within the eligibility period and allow enough preparation time before scheduling. Missing the one-year window can mean losing the fees already paid, and a retake adds another charge. Check ASIS’s fee and policy pages before submitting because fees and procedures can change.

If you are comparing CPP preparation with another ASIS credential, read our ASIS CPP guide and ASIS PSP exam guide. The CPP covers broad security management responsibilities, while the PSP focuses on physical security. Choose the credential that fits your professional experience and goals.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the ASIS CPP certification cost?

At standard rates, the application and exam fee is $580 for ASIS members and $910 for nonmembers. Eligible candidates in designated Emerging Market categories may pay reduced fees. Study materials, courses, and retakes are additional.

Is the CPP exam fee separate from the application fee?

ASIS’s application page labels the listed amount an exam fee, while its handbook discusses application fees and notes that they include a $160 processing charge. The listed amount covers the application and initial exam process; study materials are purchased separately.

How much does a CPP exam retake cost?

A retake costs $480 at standard rates for members and nonmembers. Eligible Emerging Market candidates pay $360 or $330, depending on their category.

Does ASIS membership lower the CPP certification cost?

Yes. At standard rates, the member fee is $580 and the nonmember fee is $910. ASIS lists regular membership at $250 per year, plus a $20 application fee for new members. Join before submitting your certification application to receive the member rate.

What is the total ASIS CPP cost if I need a retake?

At standard rates, a member who needs one retake would pay $1,060 in combined initial and retake fees. A nonmember who needs one retake would pay $1,390. Both totals exclude study materials and other personal expenses.

Check your rate before applying

The standard ASIS CPP certification cost is $580 for members or $910 for nonmembers, before preparation materials and other personal expenses. Confirm your membership and country fee category on ASIS’s site, then add any study, course, retake, and recertification costs that apply to your plan.