PCIP — PCI Professional
BeginnerActiveEstablished
PCIP page lists fees effective 1 Jan 2027 (PO rate USD 1,700; exam-only USD 1,700 non-member).
- Issuer
- PCI SSC
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Domain
- Security & Risk Management
- Level
- Beginner
- Exam fee
- $2,750 — verified 2026-09-27
Prerequisites & eligibility
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 3 years. Renew by exam.
Valid 3 years; 10 CPE hours per year (30 over three years) and a requalification exam before expiry.
Recognition
PCI SSC's entry-level, individual payment-security credential (no company sponsorship needed).
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