Board Certified
Testing & Accreditation
The Board of Executive Protection Professionals (BEPP) has partnered with Prometric to develop the first-of-its-kind Board Certification exam for Executive Protection Operations.
The objective of the initiative is to create a nationally recognized certification for executive protection. Passing this exam will award the individual the accreditation of being a Board "Certified Executive Protection Professionals(™) " (CEPP):
This certification stands apart from generic, non-validated certificates. It's a specialized assessment meticulously crafted to evaluate an individual's knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the field of Executive Protection and Personal Security Management.
The Board Certification exam is developed and administered by Prometric, a trusted leader in professional testing and assessment. Prometric also develops and delivers certification exams for other renowned organizations, including ASIS International and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Executive Protection Domains of Knowledge and Competency
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​I: Planning
II: Operations
III: Legal
IV: Business
V: Leadership
VI: Information Security
VII: Professional Attributes & Traits
Over 100 Subjects Covered to include:
Protective Operations Plans
Arrivals/Departures
Formations
Advances
Etiquette
Cultural Awareness
Protector Presentation
Everyday Carry Items
Security Advances
Code of Conduct
​Safe and Secure Motor Vehicle Transportation
Threat, Vulnerability & Risk Assessment
Mitigating Personal and Professional Liability
Medical Fundamentals
Security Operations Center
Selection and Training
Family Office
Legal Considerations
Mail Security
Reputation Protection
Protective Intelligence
Business Acumen
Covert Protection
TSCM
Drones
Canine Support
Cyber Security
OPSEC
Residential Security
​Proper Attire
This certification is valid for a three (3) year period. To maintain certification, individuals must demonstrate they are active conducting Executive Security Operations and provide continued professional development by submitting documentation of seventy-five (75) Continuing Education Credits (CECs) earned within that three-year timeframe.
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Those CEC’s consist of industry-specific professional development activities such as:
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Attending industry-related conferences
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Attending industry-related workshops
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Attending industry-related training or classes
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Authoring book published books and or articles
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Instructing/teaching
If an individual meets the 75 (seventy-five) CEC requirement by the anniversary of their certification issue date, the Board Certification Accreditation will renew for another 3 (three) years.
Candidates interested in certification need to apply and submit documentation demonstrating that they meet all the minimum requirements.
Those minimum requirements would include:
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5 Years verifiable security experience
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Not have been convicted of any felony or any crime which would have a negative reflection on the security industry
After the application is approved, the applicant will schedule their examination, consisting of multiple-choice questions in specific domains covering over twenty (20) different areas of knowledge that will be administered by a designated third-party professional proctor.
Application Requirements
Why become
Certified in Executive Protection?
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Demonstrates commitment to your profession
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Reflects achievement
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Improves skills and knowledge
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Provides for greater earnings potential
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Enhances the profession's image
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Builds self-esteem.
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Establishes professional credentials
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Improves career opportunities and advancement
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Prepares you for greater on-the-job responsibilities
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Offers greater professional recognition from peers
