About PECB

Who PECB is

PECB is a leading certification body dedicated to fostering digital trust through comprehensive education, certification, and certificate programs across various disciplines.

PECB is a global certification body and trusted partner in professional training. We empower individuals and organizations to enhance expertise, strengthen competencies, and demonstrate credibility in digital security and beyond.

Our mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge and skills to protect their digital assets and ensure business continuity.

PECB stands for Professional Evaluation and Certification Board.

Accreditation

PECB publishes its accreditations and affiliations as follows. They are PECB's; Valment holds none of them and claims none.

• Accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) under ISO/IEC 17024 — Conformity assessment — General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons.
• Accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) under ISO/IEC 17024 — Conformity assessment — General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons.
• Accredited by the Comité français d'accréditation (COFRAC) under ISO/IEC 17024 — Conformity assessment — General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons.
• Accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under ANSI/ASTM E2659-24, Standard Practice for Certificate Programs.
• A full member of the International Personnel Certification Association (IPC) and an IPC MLA Signatory Member.

Each accreditor publishes the scope of what it accredits. Where a certification sold here is within that published scope, its course page says so under Certification.

How PECB certification works

Registration, Enrollment, and Certification Process Pathway

1. 1. Visit the PECB Website
   2. Create an Account
   3. Log In
   4. Explore Training Courses and Certifications
2. 1. Select a Training Course and Check Schedule Availability
   2. Enroll in the Training Course
   3. Attend the Training Course
   4. Apply and Schedule the Exam
3. 1. Pass the Exam
   2. Apply for Your Certification
   3. Maintain Your Certification

Five stages, as PECB describes them: the course, the PECB exam, the application, the certificate, and keeping the certification current.

1. The courseAttending a PECB training course or any other training course is recommended but not mandatory, except for ANAB Accredited Foundation Certificate Programs, where attending the corresponding PECB training course is mandatory.eLearning: flexible, location-independent courses via pre-recorded videos. Offers quizzes and additional reading. Self-Study: self-paced learning with access to course materials. Best for those with prior knowledge and no need for guided teaching.
2. The PECB examExams are provided electronically via the PECB Exams application. The use of secondary electronic devices, such as tablets and phones, is not allowed during the exam. The exam session is supervised remotely by a PECB Invigilator via the PECB Exams application and an external/integrated camera.Depending on the type of examination scheme, the duration of the exam varies: Foundation exams 1 hour, Manager exams 2 hours, Lead exams 3 hours, Technical Cybersecurity exams 6 hours.
3. The applicationAll participants who successfully pass their certification exam (or an equivalent accepted by PECB) are entitled to apply for the PECB credentials they were examined for. Specific educational and professional requirements will need to be fulfilled in order to be PECB certified. Candidates are required to fill out the online Certification Application Form, and fill out all other online forms (that can be accessed via their PECB online profile), including contact details of references who will be contacted to validate the candidates' professional experience.
4. The certificateThe approval of the application occurs as soon as the Certification Department validates that you fulfil all the certification requirements regarding the credential you have applied for. An email will be sent to the email address you provided during your application process to communicate your application status. If approved, you will then be able to download your certificate from your member account.
5. Maintaining the certificationPECB certifications are valid for three years. To maintain a certificate, PECB Certified Professionals are required to demonstrate that they are performing certification-related activities. In addition to this, PECB Professionals are required to pay an Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF) and submit Continuing Professional Development (CPDs).Upon meeting these requirements, your certification will be renewed at the end of the third year. The following credentials do not require maintenance: Foundation, Provisional, and Transition.

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