Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
The Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) exam has been designed to validate your advanced investigative skills, this certification demonstrates your mastery in case management, investigative techniques, and case presentation. By earning the PCI, you'll gain the respect and recognition of industry professionals worldwide.
PCI Eligibility Requirements
The PCI certification is tailored for experienced professionals who have:
- 3–5 years of investigation experience, including at least two years in case management.
- Full-time employment in a security-related role.
- A clean criminal record, reflecting integrity and alignment with security profession standards.
- Agreement to abide by the ASIS Certification Code of Conduct and program policies outlined in the Certification Handbook.
Course Outline
The Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) exam covers the following topics -
- Domain 1: Understanding Professional Responsibility (28%)
- Domain 2: Describe Investigative Techniques and Procedures (52%)
- Domain 3: Overview of Case Presentation (20%)
Exam Format and Information
Exam Name Certified Protection Professional (CPP) | Exam Code PCI |
Exam Duration 2.5 hours | Exam Format Multiple Choice Questions |
Exam type Online | Number of Questions 125 multiple-choice questions Additional 15 pre-test (unscored) questions |
Eligibility/Prerequisite As suggested* | Exam Status Live |
Exam Language English | Pass Score Scaled score |