--- title: What to Know about PCIP Requalification description: Becoming a PCIP demonstrates a level of understanding that can provide a strong foundation for a career in the payments security industry. image: https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/hubfs/2019_Blog%20Images/blog-pcip-requalification.jpg --- [< Return to Blog Home](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org) [Print](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/what-to-know-about-pcip-requalification#) # [What to Know about PCIP Requalification](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/what-to-know-about-pcip-requalification) Posted by [Elizabeth Terry](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/author/elizabeth-terry) on 30 Oct, 2019 in [Training](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/training) and [Awareness](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/awareness) and [Certification](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/certification) and [Participation](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/participation) and [PCI Professionals (PCIP)](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/topic/pci-professionals-pcip) ![blog-pcip-requalification](https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2019_Blog%20Images/blog-pcip-requalification.jpg?width=800&name=blog-pcip-requalification.jpg "blog-pcip-requalification") [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20article&body=https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/what-to-know-about-pcip-requalification](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20article&body=https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/what-to-know-about-pcip-requalification)   The [Payment Card Industry Professional](https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/program_training_and_qualification/pci_professional_qualification) (PCIP) is an individual, entry-level qualification in payment security information and provides you with the tools to help your organization build a secure payment environment. Becoming a PCIP demonstrates a level of understanding that can provide a strong foundation for a career in the payments security industry. The PCIP certification must be renewed every three years. Requalification questions about the how and what often come in when someone has missed their requalification date. The month of October shows nearly 100 PCIPs who must requalify. We thought this would be a great time to remind everyone how the process works and exactly what must be done when to ensure a smooth requalification. The following instructions are sent to every individual as their requalification date approaches: To start the requalification process, you must **submit** Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours (10 hours per year for a total of 30 hours over three years) and **register** before your requalification date. For more information on Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits, please refer to the [CPE Maintenance Guide](https://docs-prv.pcisecuritystandards.org/Programs%20and%20Certification/Supporting%20Document/PCI_SSC_CPE_Maintenance_Guide_v5.1.pdf). Record your CPE hours and register by following these steps: 1. Log into the [PCI Portal](https://programs.pcissc.org/) 2. Click on the "PCIP Requalification" button on the home page then "Submit CPE hours" - - Using the drop-down field, select the type of activity completed and enter a brief description. - Click "Save" to calculate and view the total CPE hours recorded and the three (3) year running total. 3. Select your requalification method: - - training and exam - exam only 4. Click "Submit" to send your CPE hours and requested requalification method. After your registration has been accepted: 1. We will email an invoice within three business days after you register. 2. We will grant access to the requalification materials following acceptance of registration. 3. You will have access to your requalification material for up to two (2) weeks after your requalification date. 4. The **online **requalification exam is made available following payment, starting 4 weeks prior to requalification date. You must take the online exam **no later than two (2) weeks** after your requalification date or you will be deactivated on the PCIP listing. In order to rejoin the program, you will have to qualify as a new PCIP candidate. If you have any questions or concerns about your requalification, please reach out to the PCIP Program Manager at [pcip@pcisecuritystandards.org](mailto:pcip@pcisecuritystandards.org). If you have not yet received your requalification notification, please contact us. 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Her responsibilities for the Council have ranged from research and development of new standards to updates to existing standards to address market changes as well as liaising with other regulatory bodies, vendors, labs and academia. Elizabeth served as the chair for both the Mobile Working Group and Mobile Task Force as well as numerous Special Interest Groups in her seven years in the Standards group at PCI. In her current role as the Community Engagement Manger for the Council, her primary objective is to enhance the value of the PCI SSC programs for all participants. She’s also responsible for collaborating with key stakeholders internally and externally to PCI SSC as well as being the contact for stakeholder relationship management. Ms. Terry holds a Master’s in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and is a current PMP, CISSP, CBSA, PCIP and CDMA. 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