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Become a Qualified PCIP 

The PCIP qualification is an individual, entry-level qualification in payment security information and provides education on the PCI Standards. Becoming a PCIP demonstrates a level of understanding that can provide a strong foundation for a career in the payments security industry.

In-Person Training:

  • 4 March: 9:00 - 17:30 - Dallas, Texas* 
  • 17 June: 9:00 - 17:30 - Toronto, Canada*

2022 eLearning with Remote Instructor-led Training Classes:

  • 24 February: 9:00 - 17:30 ET  
  • 30 June: 9:00 - 17:30 ET  

Watch our PCIP Training Video:

 

Benefits include:

  • Industry recognized three-year qualification that remains with you, throughout your career regardless of your employer
  • Support your organization’s or client’s ongoing security and compliance efforts through your knowledge of how to apply PCI Standards
  • Enhance your credibility with your colleagues, clients and service partners
  • Listing in a global searchable directory on the PCI website
  • Earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits

Requirements for Exam:

  1. Quiet, private location
  2. Reliable device with a webcam
  3. Strong internet connection

 

*By registering for in-person training, you agree that during and in connection with the training event, you will comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements, best practices and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state, regional and local governments, the training event venue or hotel, and PCI SSC (“Requirements”). Details about the Requirements will be shared with participants as we approach the training event date.

 
 
The PCI Security Standards Council (the "Council") provides a variety of tools, questionnaires, guidance, FAQs, training resources and other materials and information to assist organizations seeking to achieve compliance with its standards (the "Standards"). Third party products and services are also available, but the Council does not endorse or recommend any such third party products or services, and advises all organizations seeking to achieve compliance to become familiar with the Standards and related requirements before purchasing third party products or services. Ultimately, all applicable requirements must be met in order to achieve compliance, regardless of whether or what third party products or services are used.