PCIP — PCI Security Standards Council Payment Card Industry Professional
The only individually portable credential issued by the PCI Security Standards Council. PCIP validates knowledge of PCI DSS 4.0 and supporting PCI standards (PA-DSS legacy, PIN Security, P2PE, 3DS). Domain coverage: PCI DSS requirements, scoping and network segmentation, risk assessment methodology, and compliance program management. MCQ exam delivered via Pearson VUE, 3-year renewal with requalification training. Pricing: training $1,700-$2,750 depending on PO (Participating Organization) status; exam-only option $1,000-$1,700. All other PCI SSC qualifications (QSA, ISA, PFI, ASV, etc.) are company-sponsored assessor roles rather than individually portable credentials. PCIP is the mandatory starting point for individuals pursuing QSA or ISA roles — the exam is embedded in both qualification tracks at a discounted $300 (PO) / $200 (non-PO) add-on. Recognized globally in payment security, financial services, retail, and hospitality industries.
| Issuer | PCI Security Standards Council |
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| Level | intermediate |
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| Domains | Governance, Risk & Compliance |
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| Practical weight | 0% |
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| Cost (USD) | 1700 |
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| Renewal | 3 years |
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| Skills | compliance_management, pci_dss_compliance, risk_management, security_assessment, payment_security, network_security_fundamentals |
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