Part B - Administrative Procedures

This section describes the administrative procedures for managing certification. Subsection 1. “Certification Administration,” describes the procedures for processing the application for OCP. Subsection 2. “Certification Review Process,” describes the procedures for review and evaluation of the application package. Subsection 3. “Application Fees,” outlines fees for application and processing.

1. Certification & Administration

Forward all candidate applications in hard and electronic copy to the address and e-mail below. The Professional Standards Committee Chairman will maintain the original application package as a part of OPS records. The Certification Committee is responsible for determining if the applicant meets the criteria for certification. All Committee members shall be OCPs.

OPSEC Professionals Society (OPS)
Attention: Professional Standards Committee
PO Box 150515
Alexandria, VA 22315-0515

Email: Certifications@OPSECSOCIETY.ORG

2. Certification Review Process

The Committee will review and evaluate each OCP application received. The applicant must successfully meet all requirements specified to be recommended for the OCP designation. In the case of favorable recommendations, the Professional Standards Committee Chairman shall send a Letter and Certificate of Designation, notifying the applicant of certification. This officially authorizes the applicant to use the title “OCP” and “OPSEC Certified Professional”. Upon request of the successful OCP, OPS will advise the OCP’s supervisor (s) of their accomplishment.

In the case of non-selection, the Professional Standards Committee Chairman shall inform the applicant, include a general description of those areas deemed deficient, and support the rationale for the decision. The decisions of the Professional Standards Committee are final.

3. Application Fee

An application fee of $100.00, which includes $50.00 (non-refundable), must be submitted with the OCP application. The same application fees will apply to all applicants. Send a single check in the amount of $100.00 payable to OPS and annotate it as “Fee for OCP Application.” Processing of the application will not take place until a fee is received and deposited.  

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