Certified Cargo Security Professional

Purchase the full CCSP Certification Package:

Login and browse the course catalog for the “Certified Cargo Security Professional (CCSP) Certification Package.”  This includes CCSP Exam Registration fee, Certification Kit (contains certification application and guidelines), and CCSP Resource Guidebook.

Experience Required — as described in either item 1 or 2 below:

1. Baccalaureate degree from any accredited Institution of Higher Learning; Master’s or related degree (PhD, MD, or JD), or  High School Diploma or GED equivalent with one (1) year experience in the cargo/transportation industry; or
2. Five (5) years supervisory or management experience in the cargo/transportation industry.

*Acceptable documents include copies of your official transcripts or diploma demonstrating highest level of education attained; or signed statements from existing and/or previous employers that verify meeting the minimum experience requirement.

Certification Exam:

The CCSP examination consists of 100 multiple choice questions and candidates are allotted 2 hours for completion.  Candidates must score 70% or better.

The exam covers the following knowledge domain areas:

• Risk Management
• Investigations
• Facility Physical Security
• Information/Computer Security

• Personnel Security
• Emergency Preparedness Planning
• Hazardous Materials
• Legal and Legislative

• Business Continuity
• Cargo Securement (Security)
• Cross Border Operations
• Food/Agriculture Security

Renewal Requirements:

Renewal is required on each 3-year anniversary of your initial certification and subsequent renewals.  Renewal is based on points earned for a minimum number of continuing education and professional development activities completed during each 3-year cycle.  Click here  for the renewal requirements.