Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) has partnered with Pearson VUE to deliver computer-based certification examinations at locations throughout the world. Since 1969, BCSP has awarded the Certified Safety Professional® (CSP®) credential to experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the broad field of safety.
Downloads
- BCSP’s rules for computer-delivered examinations
(372 KB pdf) - Safety Fundamentals Examination Guide (368 KB pdf)
- Comprehensive Examination Guide (4.2 MB pdf)
- CSP Application Guide (959 KB pdf)
Certification Application & Scheduling Information
CSP Application and Examination Information
Before scheduling an examination appointment, you must have already:
- Applied for the CSP credential through BCSP;
- Been notified of your eligibility to sit for the examination; and
- Paid an examination authorization fee to BCSP.
Call BCSP during normal business hours (U.S. Central Time) at 1-217-359-9263 for more information.
Examinations
- Safety Fundamentals (necessary for earning the interim Associate Safety Professional, or ASP, designation)
- Comprehensive Practice (necessary for earning the CSP credential)
Scheduling
First-time test takers must create a Pearson VUE web account. Please note that account creation may require up to 24 hours. You will be notified by email when your account is activated. When creating your account and scheduling your test, you will need your Candidate ID from the Examination Authorization Letter BCSP sent you after you purchased your examination authorization. Appointments may be made up to one business day in advance.
After you schedule your test, Pearson VUE will send a confirmation letter listing your test date, your testing time, the address and phone number of the test center, and directions to the test center.