CIPM vs CIPT
The published facts of both certifications side by side. Which one fits depends on your role, experience and goals; the Plan Advisor and Role readiness weigh them against your own profile.
| CIPM IAPP Certified Information Privacy Manager |
CIPT IAPP Certified Information Privacy Technologist | |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer | IAPP | IAPP |
| Level | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Domain | Asset Security | Asset Security |
| Exam fee | $550 | $550 |
| Experience required | None stated | None stated |
| Prerequisite certifications | None | None |
| Exam | — | 90 questions, 2.5 hours |
| Passing score | — | 300/500 |
| Renewal | Every 2 years · 20 CPE per cycle | Every 2 years · 20 CPE per cycle |
| Annual fee | $125 | $125 |
| Career tracks that use it | 2 | 1 |
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