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Exam Preparation Program

The Exam Preparation Program is a guided study to help you prepare for the ISP® exam.

NCMS created the Exam Preparation Program (EPP) in 2005 after seeing a need for a structured program for candidates planning on taking the ISP® exam. The program has come a long way from its beginnings over a decade ago, but the goal has not changed. That goal is to aid security professionals with successfully obtaining their ISP® certification.

The EPP is a structured self-study course that assists exam candidates with reviewing the 32 CFR 117 National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual (NISPOM), Industrial Security policies and regulations, and general test taking tips. It is a comprehensive review of information candidates should already know as a security professional.

The EPP does not “teach” candidates the NISPOM. In order to qualify to take the ISP® exam, a minimum of two years cumulative experience in Industrial Security is required. Each exam candidate should already be familiar with the NISPOM.

EPP Team E-mail: et-epp@classmgmt.com

EPP Subcommittee Chairs: Joe Fulco, ISP® and Brooke Stephens, ISP®

Education and Training Committee Co-Chair: Lea Mosher, ISP®

What is the EPP?

  • The EPP is a study tool that NCMS offers to assist those individuals who are planning to take the Industrial Security Professional (ISP®) Exam.
  • The EPP is a structured self-study course that assists exam candidates with reviewing the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Industrial Security policies/regulations, and general test taking tips.
  • The EPP guides you to review the primary topics covered by the exam.
  • The EPP is a review of information you should already be familiar with.

What the EPP is Not

  • The EPP does NOT “teach you” the NISPOM. To qualify to take the exam, a minimum of 2 years cumulative experience in Industrial Security is required. Each test candidate should already be familiar with the NISPOM.
  • The EPP does NOT provide answers to exam questions. 

What Material is Needed?

  • All course material is included in the EPP registration fee:
    • $50 for NCMS Members
    • $100 for Non-Members
  • Please pay particular attention to the email address you use to register. This will be important to ensure you receive all course communications.
  • Course material CANNOT be shared with others. Sharing is a violation of the ISP® ethical standards.

How to Register

  • You can register online on the NCMS website.