At PECB, we understand that true professional excellence is about more than just expertise - it's about making significant contributions that drive progress and innovation. Our Master Credential is designed for professionals who have demonstrated exceptional skills and commitment to their fields, ready to take their careers to the highest level.

Master credential holders are recognized for their exceptional skills, significant contributions, and commitment to their fields.

Why Get Master Credential?

  • Recognition of Excellence: Be acknowledged as an elite professional with unparalleled expertise and significant contributions to your field.
  • Career Advancement: Open doors to new opportunities and reach new heights in your career.
  • Impactful Contributions: Make a difference by driving positive change and innovation in your industry.

Your Journey to Master Credential

Earning a PECB Master Credential is a challenging and rewarding journey. This credential not only acknowledges the mastery of advanced skills and knowledge but also celebrates the commitment to continuous improvement and excellence. The process of earning the Master credential is rigorous and demanding, ensuring that only the most qualified and distinguished professionals attain this honor.

PECB’s certification schemes are designed with diverse requirements and structures tailored to different levels of proficiency and specialization. Each scheme has unique characteristics, providing a comprehensive framework to support the ongoing development and recognition of professionals across various industries. For those aspiring to reach the top of their careers, the Master credential offers a clear pathway to achieving their highest potential.

Detailed information regarding the new structure, including specific requirements and the distinct features of each certification scheme, can be found below. This updated framework ensures clarity, consistency, and a robust support system for professionals aiming to excel and make a lasting impact in their respective fields.

Master Credential Requirements

The Master Credential requirements outline the essential qualifications and competencies needed to achieve certification in a specific field. To provide clarity and ease of reference, some examples of these requirements are presented in the tables below.

ISO/IEC 27001 Master Credential

Certification Requirements for ISO/IEC 27001 Master

Credential Exam Professional Experience ISMS Experience Other Requirements
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Master ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer + ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor + 4 additional Foundation exams 15 years: 10 years of work experience in Information Security

Audit activities: 700 hours
Project activities: 700 hours

 Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Note: No equivalent certifications or exams are accepted for this certification

Foundation exams:

  • 4 Foundation exams: ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation, ISO/IEC 27002 Foundation, Cybersecurity Foundation, ISO/IEC 27035 Foundation

Fees

  • Application fee: $100 per certificate
  • Annual Maintenances Fee: $120

Maintenance 

  • CPD hours required yearly: 90 (Continuing Professional Development points/hours need to be submitted on an annual basis)

ISO 9001 Master Credential

Certification Requirements for ISO 9001 Master

Credential Exam Professional Experience ISMS Experience Other Requirements
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Master

PECB ISO 9001 Lead Implementer + PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor + 4 additional Foundation exams

 

 15 years: 7 years of work experience in Quality

Audit activities: 700 hours
Project activities: 700 hours

 Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Note: No equivalent certifications or exams are accepted for this certification

Foundation exams:

  • 4 Foundation exams: Root Cause Analysis Foundation, ISO 13485 Foundation, ISO 18788 Foundation, ISO 21001 Foundation

Fees

  • Application fee: $100 per certificate
  • Annual Maintenances Fee: $120

Maintenance 

  • CPD hours required yearly: 90 (Continuing Professional Development points/hours need to be submitted on an annual basis)

Risk Management Master Credential

Certification Requirements for Risk Management Master

Credential Exam Professional Experience Risk Management experience Other Requirements
PECB Certified Risk Management Master

PECB ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager + PECB ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager + 4 additional Foundation exams

 15 years: 10 years of work experience related to Risk Management
Audit activities: 700 hours 
Project activities: 700 hours
 Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Note: No equivalent certifications or exams are accepted for this certification

Foundation exams:

  • 4 Foundation exams: ISO 37001 Foundation, GDPR Foundation, ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation, ISO/IEC 38500 Foundation

Fees

  • Application fee: $100 per certificate
  • Annual Maintenances Fee: $120

Maintenance 

  • CPD hours required yearly: 90 (Continuing Professional Development points/hours need to be submitted on an annual basis)

ISO 37001 Master Credential

Certification Requirements for ISO 37001 Master

Credential Exam Professional Experience AIBMS experience Other Requirements
PECB Certified ISO 37001 Master

PECB ISO 37001 Lead Implementer + PECB ISO 37001 Lead Auditor + 4 additional Foundation exams

 15 years: 10 years of work experience in Anti Bribery Management System
Audit activities: 700 hours 
Project activities: 700 hours
 Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Note: No equivalent certifications or exams are accepted for this certification

Foundation exams:

  • 4 Foundation exams: ISO 37301 Foundation, ISO 31000 Foundation, ISO 9001 Foundation, Root Cause Analysis Foundation

Fees

  • Application fee: $100 per certificate
  • Annual Maintenances Fee: $120

Maintenance 

  • CPD hours required yearly: 90 (Continuing Professional Development points/hours need to be submitted on an annual basis)

ISO/IEC 27701 Master Credential

Certification Requirements for ISO/IEC 27701 Master

Credential Exam Professional Experience PIMS experience Other Requirements
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Master

PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer + PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor + 4 additional Foundation exams

 

 15 years: 10 years of work experience in Privacy Information Management System
Audit activities: 700 hours 
Project activities: 700 hours
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Note: No equivalent certifications or exams are accepted for this certification

Foundation exams:

  • 4 Foundation exams: ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation, ISO/IEC 27002 Foundation, GDPR Foundation, Cybersecurity Foundation

Fees

  • Application fee: $100 per certificate
  • Annual Maintenances Fee: $120

Maintenance 

  • CPD hours required yearly: 90 (Continuing Professional Development points/hours need to be submitted on an annual basis)

ISO 14001 Master Credential

Certification Requirements for ISO 14001 Master

Credential Exam Professional Experience ENMS Experience Other Requirements
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Master

PECB ISO 14001 Lead Implementer + PECB ISO 14001 Lead Auditor + 4 additional Foundation exams

 15 years: 10 years of work experience in Environmental Management System
Audit activities: 700 hours 
Project activities: 700 hours
 Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Note: No equivalent certifications or exams are accepted for this certification

Foundation exams:

  • 4 Foundation exams: ISO 9001 Foundation, ISO 31000 Foundation, ISO 45001 Foundation, ISO 26000 Foundation

Fees

  • Application fee: $100 per certificate
  • Annual Maintenances Fee: $120

Maintenance 

  • CPD hours required yearly: 90 (Continuing Professional Development points/hours need to be submitted on an annual basis)

ISO 22301 Master Credential

Certification Requirements for ISO 22301 Master

Credential Exam Professional Experience BCMS experience Other Requirements
PECB Certified ISO 22301 Master

PECB ISO 22301 Lead Implementer + PECB ISO 22301 Lead Auditor + 4 additional Foundation exams

 

 15 years: 10 years of work experience in Business Continuity Management System
Audit activities: 700 hours 
Project activities: 700 hours
 Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Note: No equivalent certifications or exams are accepted for this certification

Foundation exams:

  • 4 Foundation exams: ISO/IEC 27035 Foundation, ISO 31000 Foundation, ISO 28000 Foundation, ISO 55001 Foundation
     

Fees

  • Application fee: $100 per certificate
  • Annual Maintenances Fee: $120

Maintenance 

  • CPD hours required yearly: 90 (Continuing Professional Development points/hours need to be submitted on an annual basis)

ISO 28000 Master Credential

Certification Requirements for ISO 28000 Master

Credential Exam Professional Experience SCMS Experience Other Requirements
PECB Certified ISO 28000 Master

PECB ISO 28000 Lead Implementer + PECB ISO 28000 Lead Auditor + 4 additional Foundation exams

 

 15 years: 10 years of work experience in Supply Chain Management System
Audit activities: 700 hours 
Project activities: 700 hours
 Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Note: No equivalent certifications or exams are accepted for this certification

Foundation exams:

  • 4 Foundation exams: ISO 22301 Foundation, ISO 31000 Foundation, ISO 9001 Foundation, ISO 55001 Foundation

Fees

  • Application fee: $100 per certificate
  • Annual Maintenances Fee: $120

Maintenance 

  • CPD hours required yearly: 90 (Continuing Professional Development points/hours need to be submitted on an annual basis)

ISO 45001 Master Credential

Certification Requirements for ISO 45001 Master

Credential Exam Professional Experience OHSMS Experience Other Requirements
PECB Certified ISO 45001 Master

PECB ISO 45001 Lead Implementer + PECB ISO 45001 Lead Auditor + 4 additional Foundation exams

 

 15 years: 10 years of work experience in Occupational Health & Safety Management System
Audit activities: 700 hours 
Project activities: 700 hours
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Note: No equivalent certifications or exams are accepted for this certification

Foundation exams:

  • 4 Foundation exams: ISO 31000 Foundation, ISO 26000 Foundation, ISO 9001 Foundation, ISO 22000 Foundation

Fees

  • Application fee: $100 per certificate
  • Annual Maintenances Fee: $120

Maintenance 

  • CPD hours required yearly: 90 (Continuing Professional Development points/hours need to be submitted on an annual basis)

Cybersecurity Master Credential

Certification Requirements for Cybersecurity Master

Credential Exam Professional Experience Cybersecurity experience Other Requirements
PECB Certified Cybersecurity Master

PECB Lead Cybersecurity Manager + PECB ISO/IEC 27035 Lead Incident Manager + 4 additional Foundation exams

 

 15 years: 10 years of work experience in Cybersecurity
Audit activities: 700 hours 
Project activities: 700 hours
 Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Note: No equivalent certifications or exams are accepted for this certification

Foundation exams:

  • 4 Foundation exams: Computer Forensics Foundation, ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation, ISO/IEC 27002 Foundation, ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation

Fees

  • Application fee: $100 per certificate
  • Annual Maintenances Fee: $120

Maintenance 

  • CPD hours required yearly: 90 (Continuing Professional Development points/hours need to be submitted on an annual basis)

Project Management Master Credential

Certification Requirements for Project Management Master

Credential Exam Professional Experience Project management experience Other Requirements
PECB Certified Project Management Master

PECB ISO 21502 Lead Project Manager + PECB ISO 37000 Lead Corporate Governance Manager + 4 additional Foundation exams

 

 15 years: 10 years of work experience in Project Management
Audit activities: 700 hours 
Project activities: 700 hours
 Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Note: No equivalent certifications or exams are accepted for this certification

Foundation exams:

  • 4 Foundation exams: ISO 9001 Foundation, Root Cause Analysis Foundation, ISO 21001 Foundation, ISO 55001 Foundation

Fees

  • Application fee: $100 per certificate
  • Annual Maintenances Fee: $120

Maintenance 

  • CPD hours required yearly: 90 (Continuing Professional Development points/hours need to be submitted on an annual basis)

ISO 37301 Master Credential

Certification Requirements for ISO 37301 Master

Credential Exam Professional Experience CMS Experience Other Requirements
PECB Certified ISO 37301 Master

PECB ISO 37301 Lead Implementer + PECB ISO 37301 Lead Auditor + 4 additional Foundation exams

 

 15 years: 10 years of work experience in Compliance Management System
Audit activities: 700 hours 
Project activities: 700 hours
 Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Note: No equivalent certifications or exams are accepted for this certification

Foundation exams:

  • 4 Foundation exams: ISO 31000 Foundation, ISOIEC 38500 Foundation, ISO 37001 Foundation, Root Cause Analysis Foundation

Fees

  • Application fee: $100 per certificate
  • Annual Maintenances Fee: $120

Maintenance 

  • CPD hours required yearly: 90 (Continuing Professional Development points/hours need to be submitted on an annual basis)

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Earning your PECB Master Credential is about more than just progressing professionally; it is about realizing your full potential and being recognized for your significant contributions and expertise. Join a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to excellence and making a lasting impact.