ASIS and CorpSecurity Certification Training for Security Professionals
Mentor-led exam preparation for CPP, PSP, PCI, APP, CSM, CSS and CSI.
100% online, self-paced, and built around the domains your exam actually tests.
Not Sure Which Certification Route Fits You?
Both ASIS and CorpSecurity certify security management, physical security and
investigations. Both set real experience requirements. The right choice depends
on your role, your experience, and how you want your competence assessed.
Answer six questions and get a clear recommendation on which certification to
target — and what to prepare next.
Certification Training Programs
We prepare security professionals for certification with both ASIS International
and CorpSecurity International — across security management, physical security
and investigations.
ASIS International Certifications
Credentials assessed against a broad professional body of knowledge, recognised
internationally across security roles.
CPP® — Certified Protection Professional
Security management generalist covering seven domains, from security principles
and business practices through to crisis management.
Requires 5–7 years of security management experience, including 3 in responsible
charge of a security function.
PSP® — Physical Security Professional
Physical security assessment, application, and the design and integration of
physical security systems.
Requires 3–5 years of relevant physical security experience.
PCI® — Professional Certified Investigator
Professional responsibility, investigative techniques and procedures, and case
presentation.
Requires 3–5 years of investigations experience, including 2 in case management.
APP® — Associate Protection Professional
Security fundamentals, risk management, business operations and response
management.
Requires 1 year of related compensated experience, or 6 months with a related
approved certification.
CorpSecurity International Certifications
Role-based credentials assessed against defined role competence.
SecurityFYI is an Accredited Training Partner.
CSM® — Certified Security Manager
Governance application, risk-based decision making and security leadership.
Requires 7 years of security experience with demonstrated management or
supervisory responsibility.
CSS® — Certified Security Specialist
Physical security infrastructure, controls, systems and security operations.
Requires 5 years of relevant experience.
CSI® — Certified Security Investigator
Corporate investigations, case handling, intelligence gathering and evidentiary
integrity.
Requires 5 years of relevant experience.
CSA® – Certified Security Associate
Designed for professionals beginning their careers in corporate and industrial security environments.
Ideal For
- Security officers
- Entry-level professionals
- Frontline operations personnel
ASIS or CorpSecurity — Understanding the Difference
These are not competing tiers. Both bodies certify the same core areas of
corporate security — security management, physical security, and investigations.
What differs is the methodology and the approach each takes to validating your
competence.
The Parallel Map
Similar disciplines. Different certification pathways.
| Discipline | ASIS International | CorpSecurity International |
|---|---|---|
| Security Management & Leadership | CPP® Certified Protection Professional | CSM® Certified Security Manager |
| Physical Security & Systems | PSP® Physical Security Professional | CSS® Certified Security Specialist |
| Investigations | PCI® Professional Certified Investigator | CSI® Certified Security Investigator |
Experience Requirements
Both certification bodies use professional experience as an important measure of eligibility.
| Discipline | ASIS International | CorpSecurity International |
|---|---|---|
| Security Management | CPP® — 5–7 years, including 3 years in responsible charge of a security function | CSM® — 7 years with demonstrated management or supervisory responsibility |
| Physical Security | PSP® — 3–5 years of relevant physical security experience | CSS® — 5 years of relevant experience |
| Investigations | PCI® — 3–5 years, including 2 years in case management | CSI® — 5 years of relevant experience |
| Foundation Level | APP® — 1 year, or 6 months with a related approved certification | — |
How the Approaches Differ
The disciplines overlap, but the way competence is assessed is different.
Two Routes. Different Proof.
Which route suits you depends less on seniority than on how you want your competence assessed — against a published body of knowledge, or against the role you actually perform.
Many professionals hold credentials from both bodies. They prove different things, and together they prove more.
Trusted by Security Professionals Across India, the Gulf and Africa
SecurityFYI prepares corporate security professionals for ASIS and CorpSecurity
certification exams across India, the GCC, Africa and beyond.
.Accredited Training Partner for CorpSecurity International
Flexible batch timings across multiple time zones
Fees payable in INR, AED and USD
7-day money-back guarantee on every program
What Every SecurityFYI Program Includes
On-demand video modules covering every exam domain
Practice questions, flashcards and quizzes
Domain-wise assessments plus five full-length mock exams
One-on-one mentor support for query resolution
Quick review notes for efficient final revision
Weekly progress follow-ups to keep you on track
Exam application and slot booking assistance
24/7 access to our own learning portal — no third-party logins
7-day money-back guarantee
Built for Professionals Ready to Lead
Designed for experienced security professionals who are ready to strengthen their expertise, move into leadership and advance their corporate security careers.
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✓Corporate and industrial security managers
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✓Security supervisors moving into management
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✓Investigators and intelligence professionals
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✓Risk and compliance managers
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✓Armed forces and police veterans entering corporate security
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✓Security consultants and independent practitioners
Questions Professionals Ask Before They Start
Everything you need to know about certification pathways, eligibility and SecurityFYI preparation programs.
It depends on how you want your competence assessed. ASIS CPP certifies command of security management across a broad published body of knowledge. CorpSecurity CSM certifies your ability to perform the security management role against defined competence standards. Both are management-level credentials with substantial experience requirements.
Both certify security management competence. CPP is assessed against ASIS International's seven-domain body of knowledge and requires five to seven years of experience including three in responsible charge of a security function. CSM is assessed against CorpSecurity International's role competence framework and requires seven years with demonstrated management or supervisory responsibility. Many professionals pursue both.
ASIS requires five to seven years of security management experience, with at least three years in responsible charge of a security function. Full eligibility criteria, including how education level is treated, are published in the ASIS Certification Handbook.
Both cover physical security. PSP is assessed against ASIS's three-domain framework covering physical security assessment, systems design and integration, and requires three to five years of relevant experience. CSS is assessed against CorpSecurity's role competence framework covering physical security infrastructure, controls and operations, and requires five years.
Most working professionals need three to six months at a consistent weekly study pace, depending on the certification and their existing experience.
No. Membership is optional, but members pay lower exam fees and receive free online access to ASIS standards and guidelines, which usually makes joining first worthwhile.
No. Protection of Assets and the Standards and Guidelines bundles are purchased directly from ASIS. Our program is the structured preparation layer on top of them.
Yes. Every program is 100% online and self-paced, with mentor support throughout your preparation.
Yes. All programs carry a 7-day money-back guarantee.
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