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APP Certification Online Training
Overview
Who should sit for exam ?
APP Course Description
Objectives of APP Learning
Experience Required
Overview
ASIS International established the Associate Protection Professional (APP) certification program in 2019. It is part of ASIS International’s continued effort to provide professional development and academic opportunities for professionals at all levels of security management. APP certification test is designed for applicants with 1-3 years of expertise in security management. Furthermore, the test assesses professionals’ understanding of security management basics, risk management, company operations, and reaction management.
Who should sit for exam ?
The Associate Protection Professional (APP) Practice Exam is designed for persons with one to four years of expertise in security management.
APP Course Description
Earning the APP will demonstrate to your colleagues and supervisor that you have mastered the APP’s four domains:
- Security Fundamentals
- Business Operations
- Risk Management
- Response Management
Objectives of APP Learning
After completing the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand how the APP can help you progress in your profession.
- Understand the APP’s eligibility requirements.
- Discover your study options.
- Get answers to your unique questions.
Experience Required
An individual who has been intimately involved in security or loss prevention on a full-time or primary duty basis.
- Experience as a security professional in asset protection, in the public or private sector, criminal justice system, government intelligence, or investigative agency is included.
- with companies, associations, governments, or other organizations that provide services or products, including consulting firms, as long as the duties and responsibilities are substantively related to the design, evaluation, and application of systems, programmes, or equipment, or the development and operation of services, for asset protection in the private or public sectors.
- as a full-time educator on the faculty of an accredited educational institution, provided that the responsibilities for courses and other tasks are principally related to knowledge areas relevant to the administration and operation of asset protection programmes in the public or private sectors
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Associate Protection Professional (APP) Course Outline
Exam Specifics
Before you begin studying, you should be familiar with all of the exam requirements. This aids in the retention of updates and offers a lot better concept of how to proceed with the preparation in accordance with the type of questions given and the time duration. As a result, we have prepared the following key data about the Associate Protection Professional (APP) exam:
Exam Name
Associate Protection Professional
Exam Duration
120 minutes
Exam Type
Security
Exam Code
APP
Eligibility/Pre-Requisite
As defined*
Exam Format
Multiple Choice and Multi-Response Questions
Number of Questions
125
Exam Fee
$200 USD for members and $350 USD for non-members
Language
English
Pass Score
Pass / Fail
Retaking the Examination
During your two-year eligibility year, you may take the test up to three times. Each attempt must be separated by 90 days. Retaking the test costs $225 for CPP, PCI, and PSP. The APP retake cost is $150. If you fail the test three times in a two-year period, you must reapply and pay the entire cost.
DOMAIN 1: SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS (35%)
Implement and coordinate the organization’s security program(s) to guard the organization’s assetsImplement methods to enhance the safety program on a continuous basis through the use of auditing, review, and assessmentDevelop and coordinate external relations programs with public sector law enforcement or other external organizations to fulfill security objectivesDevelop, implement, and coordinate employee security awareness programs Implement and/or coordinate an investigative programProvide coordination, assistance, and evidence such as documentation and testimony to support legal proceedingsConduct background investigations for hiring, promotion, and/or retention of individuals Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate policies, procedures, programs, and methods to protect individuals in the workplace against human threats (e.g., harassment, violence)Conduct and/or coordinate an executive/personnel protection programDevelop and/or maintain a physical security program for an organizational assetRecommend, implement, and coordinate physical security controls to mitigate security risksEvaluate and integrate technology into security program to satisfy organizational goalsCoordinate and implement securitypolicies that contribute to an information security program
DOMAIN 2: BUSINESS OPERATIONS (22%)
Propose budgets and implement financial controls to ensure fiscal responsibilityImplement security policies, procedures, plans, and directives to achieve organizational objectivesDevelop procedures/techniques to measure and improve departmental productivityDevelop, implement, and coordinate security staffing processes and personnel development programs in order to achieve organizational objectivesMonitor and ensure a sound ethical culture in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational objectivesProvide advice and assistance in developing key performance indicators and negotiate contractual terms for security vendors/suppliers
DOMAIN 3: RISK MANAGEMENT (25%)
Conduct initial and ongoing risk assessment processesAssess and prioritize threats to address potential consequences of incidentsPrepare, plan and communicate how the organization will identify, classify, and address risksImplement and/or coordinate recommended countermeasures for new risk treatment strategiesImplement and/or coordinate recommended countermeasures for new riskEnsure pre-incident resource planning (e.g., mutual aid agreements, table-top exercises)
DOMAIN 4: RESPONSE MANAGEMENT (18%)
Respond to and manage an incident using best practicesCoordinate the recovery and resumption of operations following an incidentConduct a post-incident reviewImplement contingency plans for common types of incidents (e.g., bomb threat, active shooter, natural disasters)Identity vulnerabilities and coordinate additional countermeasures for an asset in a degraded state following an incidentAssess and prioritize threats to mitigate consequences of incidentsCoordinate and assist with evidence collection for post-incident review (e.g., documentation, testimony)Coordinate with emergency services during incident responseMonitor the response effectiveness to the incident(s)Communicate regular status updates to leadership and other key stakeholders throughout the incidentMonitor and audit the plan of how the organization will respond to incidents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Associate Protection Professional (APP) exam examines the following areas:
- Security Fundamentals
- Business Operations
- Risk Management
- Response Management
The Associate Protection Professional (APP) Practice Exam is designed for persons with one to four years of expertise in security management.
Experience in security management* Education
- Master’s degree – one year (or international equivalent)
- Bachelor’s degree in two years (or international equivalent)
- Three years – No postsecondary education