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Become a Payment Card Industry Professional (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.

2025 Virtual Instructor-led Training (vILT):

  • 8 May: 06:00 - 14:30 ET (10:00 - 18:30 UTC)
  • 23 September: 09:00 - 17:30 ET (13:00 - 21:30 UTC)

In-Person Training Opportunities:

  • 25 July: 09:00 - 17:30 - Denver, CO
  • 15 September: 09:00 - 17:30 - Fort Worth, TX
  • 7 November: 09:00 - 17:30 - Seattle, WA

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 Remote exam through Pearson Vue:

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

 

 
 
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.