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 Security Operations Professional" (CESOP):


Unlike a generic, non-validated certificate of attendance or completion, this certification is specific. The test is designed to evaluate and analyze a person's knowledge, skills, and abilities related to Executive Protection and Personal Security Management.

The Certification Accreditation will not be valid in perpetuity; rather, it will be valid for three (3) years at a time. Those who wish to maintain their certification must submit documentation of seventy-five (75) Continuing Education Credits (CEC) during those three (three) years.
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.
Application Requirements
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.
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Completion of a verifiable handgun course.
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Completion of a verifiable vehicle dynamics course.
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Completion of a CPR/First Aid course (within the last two years).
After the Board approves the application, 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.
Domains and areas of knowledge include:
Domain 2
Operational Progression
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Safe and Secure Motor Vehicle Transportation
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Medical Procedures and Considerations
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Security Operations Center (Local and Global)
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TSCM (Technical Surveillance Countermeasures)
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Robotics for Executive Protection
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Canine Support
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Cyber Security
Domain 3
Operational Management
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Protective Intelligence Systems
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International Travel
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Covert Protection
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Threat, Vulnerability & Risk Assessment
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Mitigating Personal and Professional Liability
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Selection and Training
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Family Office
Domain 1
Operational Foundation
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Arrivals/Departures
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Formations
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Etiquette
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Cultural Awareness
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Protector Presentation
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Everyday Carry Items
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Security Advances
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Defensive Tactics
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Residential Security
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
