PCIP3-0 Exam Information and Guideline
Payment Card Industry Professional
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The qualification exam is administered at a Pearson VUE Test Center. You will have 90 minutes to complete 75 multiple-choice questions. No electronic devices may be used during the closed-book exam.
All scheduling/rescheduling is done via Pearson VUEs online scheduling system – you select the test location, date and time most convenient for you.
You will receive an email containing Instructions and a voucher to schedule your exam within 2-3 business days of payment processing.
If you choose the Exam-only or instructor-led class option, the exam must be completed within a 30 day test window.
If you choose the eLearning Course, the exam must be completed within a 90 days test window.
Exam Results and Next Steps
Pass/Fail results are provided immediately following the conclusion of your exam.
Passing candidates will receive a Certificate of Qualification via email within 2-3 business days.
If a passing score is not achieved, a total of three (3) attempts are permitted (a retake fee will apply).
The Payment Card Industry Professional is an individual, entry-level qualification in payment security information and provides you with the tools to help your organization build a secure payment environment. Becoming a PCIP demonstrates a level of understanding that can provide a strong foundation for a career in the payments security industry. This renewable career qualification is not affected by changes in employment assignments and stays in effect as long as the individual continues to meet requirements. This three-year credential also provides a great foundation for other PCI qualifications.
- Support your organizations or clients ongoing security and compliance efforts through your knowledge of how to apply PCI Standards
- Gain recognition of your professional achievement with this renewable three-year industry credential
- Become part of a PCIP community where knowledge and best practices can be shared
- Launch your career in the payments industry with a competitive advantage
- Listing in a searchable directory on the PCI website
- Earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits
This course outlines the PCI Standards and provides you with the tools to build a secure payments environment and help your organization achieve PCI compliance. Course highlights include:
- Principles of PCI DSS, PA-DSS, PCI PTS, and PCI P2PE Standards
- Understanding of PCI DSS requirements and intent
- Overview of basic payment industry terminology
- Understanding the transaction flow
- Implementing a risk-based prioritized approach
- Appropriate uses of compensating controls
- Working with third-parties and service providers
- How and when to use Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs)
- Recognizing how new technologies affect the PCI (e.g. virtualization, tokenization, mobile, cloud)