Physical Security Professional (PSP) Certification
Achieve Your Professional Best
The Physical Security Professional (PSP®) certification demonstrates your mastery of physical security assessments, designs, applications, implementations, and integrations. By earning the PSP, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to stay ahead of physical security threats and safeguard your organization. Start your certification journey today.
Confirm Your Expertise
Your organization already recognizes your expertise in physical security—earn the credential that lets the world know it, too. The PSP certification elevates your status and enhances your competitive edge in this critical field. It acknowledges your exceptional skill in protecting your organization’s assets—its people, property, and information. Earning this credential is not just a significant professional accomplishment—it’s an international symbol of excellence that reinforces your credibility.
ASIS Dubai Chapter Support
At ASIS Dubai Chapter 250, we are committed to helping you achieve your PSP certification. We offer regular study sessions and resources to guide you through the preparation process. Our experienced chapter members, who hold the PSP certification, facilitate these sessions to ensure you receive the best guidance and support.
Watch this video to learn more about each certification and what you need to get started – and check out our step-by-step application guide.
What it takes to earn the PSP®
Who it is for
Professionals with three to five years of hands-on physical security experience: assessments, system design, integration and implementation.
- Full-time employment in a security-related role
- Agreement to the ASIS Certification Code of Conduct
- No conviction that would reflect negatively on the profession
What the exam covers
- Physical security assessment
- Application, design and integration of physical security systems
- Implementation of physical security measures
The exam is experience-based: questions test how you apply knowledge, not memorisation. Testing is at a test centre or remotely proctored, if approved.
31 of our members already hold the PSP®
Our certified members run the chapter's study groups and share how they prepared. Tell us you are preparing and we will connect you with the next study group and a certified mentor.
From decision to certification in five steps
- Self-assessCheck your experience against the eligibility rules and the ASIS self-assessment guide.
- Join ASISMembers get discounted application fees and free eBook standards.
- Study with usJoin a Dubai Chapter study group and use the official reference set.
- Apply and bookApply online with ASIS, then book a test centre or remote exam.
- Stay certifiedEarn 60 CPE hours every three years. Chapter events count.
Common questions
Do I need to be an ASIS member to apply?
No, but members pay a lower application fee and get free eBook versions of the ASIS Standards & Guidelines used in the reference set. See membership.
Can I take the exam from Dubai?
Yes. ASIS offers testing at test centres or by remote proctoring, if approved. Details and fees are in the ASIS Certification Handbook.
How do I keep my PSP® active?
Complete 60 continuing professional education (CPE) hours in each three-year cycle, linked to the domains of your exam. See the ASIS recertification page.
How can the chapter help me prepare?
We run study groups led by certified members, share study resources and pair candidates with mentors. Contact us to join the next group.
Eligibility and exam facts summarised from ASIS International, November 2026. The official requirements are on the ASIS website and in the Certification Handbook.