This article will provide detailed information on the CISSP certification cost.
One of the most demanding qualifications in the field of information technology is the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) accreditation. Employers keenly hire cybersecurity professionals who have CISSP certification.
The certification was developed so that professionals could demonstrate a consistent understanding of information technology (IT) cyber security. Acquiring a CISSP certificate can help you grow a career in the IT industry.
Those who have earned the CISSP certification are eligible for various professional opportunities in the field of information security, including work as security consultants, security auditors, security consultants, and security system engineers. CISSP certificate holders are responsible for creating organizational policies and strategies for protecting computer networks from external threats.
Let’s move on to the topic on hand, i.e., the CISSP certification cost.
CISSP Certification Cost
The CISSP certification cost has three components:
- Training Cost
- Exam Fee
- Other Costs
Training Cost
You can attend the training in a traditional classroom setting, take an online course at your own pace, or participate in live online classes. When you sign up for the training, check to see if it comprehensively covers the exam content outline.
The cost of CISSP training varies depending on the country. The below table shows the CISSP certification training cost in a different continent.
The self-paced learning is a better option for individuals with busy work schedules.
Many training providers provide online CISSP courses. The cost of live online classes varies considerably from 600 to 1,500 USD.
Participants in self-paced online learning can watch the recorded video sessions whenever and wherever is most convenient. Many people favor learning at one’s own pace because it enables them to finish the course at any time and in any convenient location.
The cost of education in conventional classrooms or in real-time through the internet is far higher than that of self-paced learning. The cost of self-paced, online CISSP training varies from 300 to 900 USD.
Attending the training is not mandatory but helps a lot in the CISSP exam preparation and understanding of the exam structures.
CISSP Exam Cost
The cost of the CISSP certification test is 749 USD. The exam fee is the same regardless of your location. The cost can be paid at the PearsonVUE website (the accredited testing facility for the examinations) or the registered exam center.
Other Costs
This includes the cost of the CISSP certification exam preparation books and the needed for the CISSP certification exam.
The (ISC)2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide & Practice Tests Bundle is the most famous book, available at 61.99 USD.
A minimum of 50–60 hours are enough for the CISSP certification exam preparation. The exam preparation duration depends on the skills and experience of the aspirant.
CISSP Certification Renewal Fee
After earning the CISSP certification, it is necessary to renew it every three years to keep it active. To do this, a CISSP credential holder must get 120 Continuous Professional Education (CPE) credits.
Participating in certain activities will earn you credits. Examples of such activities include participating in a conference, webinar, or seminar centered on risk management, network security, and security engineering.
Participating in learning activities that are not technical is another way to achieve your CPE credit. For example, enrolling in a course on team building, communication, project management, programming, etc.
A minimum of 40 CISSP CPE credits are needed each year. If the credits were not completed before the three-year renewal cycle, it would still be possible to submit the CPEs to CS2 after the deadline.
The continuing professional education credits are to be turned in no later than 90 days after the deadline; any further delays could result in the certification being revoked.
Note that though you can report the CPE after the deadline, these CPE must be earned before the deadline.
The cost to renew the CISSP certification is 85 USD for one year and 255 USD for three years.
Summary
The total cost of CISSP certification encompasses the prices of training, exams, and other associated fees. The entire cost is contingent not only on the location of the training but also on the particular program that is chosen. If you have a limited budget, self-paced training can help reduce costs.
I am Mohammad Fahad Usmani, B.E. PMP, PMI-RMP. I have been blogging on project management topics since 2011. To date, thousands of professionals have passed the PMP exam using my resources.
