Applying for Certification
How the Certification Application Process Works.
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Choose Your Certification Examination
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Apply for Certification
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Gain Approval to Sit for the Certification Exam
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Study for the Exam
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Schedule Proctor Session & Certification Exam
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Sit for the Certification Examination
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Is the Exam Proctored?
Frequently Asked Questions
The McAfee Institute utilizes ProctorU is a live online proctoring service available 24/7 that allows students to take all McAfee Institute certification exams from anywhere using a webcam and Internet connection. This service uses live proctors who monitor exams by observing the student (via webcam) and their computer screen in real time. The biggest benefit is that it allows students to take secure exams at their convenience while maintaining the integrity of the examination process. You have to have a quiet room, with a clean desk with nothing present on the desk to sit for the exam. You can view the complete details here.
Certified Expert In Cyber Investigations (CECI)
Certified Experts in Cyber Investigations (CECI's) are the industry’s Most Elite Cyber Investigators that are trained in advanced and state of the art methodologies to identify, investigate and resolve the most complex cybercrimes known to man. They are simply the Best of the Best! Let me tell you about the program and how to earn your credentials and board certification!
Bachelor’s degree or higher plus four years of experience in e-commerce, fraud, investigations, IT, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, and loss prevention
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Associates degree plus six years of experience
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High school diploma or equivalency plus seven years of experience.
Also, a person convicted of a felony, any crime of moral turpitude or misdemeanor relating to honesty, theft, embezzlement, fraud, or the like shall be ineligible to become a CECI®. Applicants must successfully pass the prescribed background check, which may include a criminal background check and examination process. Falsification or omission of information on the application form will be reason enough to disqualify an applicant from becoming or remaining a Certified Expert in Cyber Investigations (CECI).
Certified Workplace Violence And Threat Specialist (WVTS)
For the first time in history, The McAfee Institute brings together the industry's best to form the only board certification focused on preventing, investigating, and responding to crises and threats in the workplace & school systems.
Bachelor’s degree or higher plus one year of experience in workplace violence, active shooter scenarios, fraud investigations or prevention, workplace investigations, criminal investigations, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, human resources, and/or loss prevention or other similar fields
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Associates degree plus two years of experience
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High school diploma or equivalency plus four years of experience or A minimum of two years’ experience as a full-time faculty member at an accredited educational institution.
In addition, a person convicted of a felony, any crime of moral turpitude or misdemeanor relating to honesty, theft, embezzlement, fraud, or the like shall be ineligible to become or retain a WVTS®.
Applicant must provide a copy of the certified transcript of education ONLY if using a college degree rather than an experience to qualify. The applicant must successfully pass the prescribed background check, which may include a criminal background check and examination process. Falsification or omission of information on the application form will be reason enough to disqualify an applicant from becoming or remaining a Workplace Violence & Threat Specialist.
Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional (CCIP)
The McAfee Institute administers the Certified Cyber Intelligence Investigator (CCIP). This remarkable group of professionals has demonstrated their competency in the areas of cyber intelligence, investigations, prosecution, management, leadership, and industry best practice’s through an intensive qualification and testing program.
Bachelor’s degree or higher plus three years of experience in investigations, IT, fraud, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, and loss prevention
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Associates degree plus four years of experience as stated above,
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High school diploma or equivalency plus four years of experience as stated above.
Also, a person convicted of a felony, any crime of moral turpitude or misdemeanor relating to honesty, theft, embezzlement, fraud, or the like shall be ineligible to become a CCIP.
The applicant must successfully pass the prescribed background check, which may include a criminal background check and examination process. Falsification or omission of information on the application form will be reason enough to disqualify an applicant from becoming or remaining a CCIP.
Certified Cyber Intelligence Investigator (CCII)
The McAfee Institute administers the Certified Cyber Intelligence Investigator (CCII). This remarkable group of professionals has demonstrated their competency in the areas of cyber intelligence, investigations, leadership, and industry best practices.
Bachelor’s degree or higher plus one year of experience in e-commerce, fraud, investigations, IT, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, and/or loss prevention or another similar field
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Associates degree plus two years of experience
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High school diploma or equivalency plus three years of experience.
Also, a person convicted of a felony, any crime of moral turpitude or misdemeanor relating to honesty, theft, embezzlement, fraud, or the like shall be ineligible to become a CCII®.
Certified Counterintelligence Threat Analyst (CCTA)
A Cyber Counterintelligence Analyst works at all levels of the federal government which include FBI, NSA, CIA, USS, DOD, and DEA. CCTA’s also work at large multi-national corporations, as well as protecting organizations from the theft of proprietary information, trade secrets, assets, merchandise, customer information, and more.
Bachelor’s degree or higher plus three years of experience in investigations, IT, fraud, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, and loss prevention
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Associates degree plus four years of experience as stated above
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High school diploma or equivalency plus four years of experience as stated above.
Certified Human Trafficking Investigator (CHTI)
The Board Certified Human Trafficking Investigator (CHTI®) designation is awarded to Human Trafficking practitioners who have proven expertise and proficiency in human trafficking investigation management, intelligence gathering, digital evidence collection, interview, and interrogation, developing reports and testimony to validate findings.
Bachelor’s degree or higher plus one year of experience in fraud, investigations, IT, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, and/or loss prevention
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Associates degree plus two years of experience as stated above
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High school diploma or equivalency plus four years of experience as stated above
In addition, a person convicted of a felony, any crime of moral turpitude or misdemeanor relating to honesty, theft, embezzlement, fraud or the like shall be ineligible to become a CHTI®.
Certified Organized Retail Crime Investigator (CORCI)
The Certified Organized Retail Crime Investigator (CORCI™) Board Certification is the industry’s leading certification that focuses on the identification, investigation, and prosecution of Organized Retail Crime.
Bachelor’s degree or higher plus one year of experience in organized retail crime, eCommerce, fraud, investigations, IT, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, and/or loss prevention or other similar fields
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Associates degree plus two years of experience
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High school diploma or equivalency plus four years of experience or a minimum of two years experience as a full-time faculty member at an accredited educational institution.
Certified Professional Criminal Investigator (CPCI)
The Certified Professional Criminal Investigator (CPCI) program is the industry's premier board certification focused on criminal investigations.
Bachelor’s degree or higher plus two years of experience in law enforcement or investigative work
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Associates degree plus three years of experience as stated above
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High school diploma or equivalency plus four years of experience as stated above.
Certified Social Media Intelligence Expert (CSMIE)
The McAfee Institute administers the Certified Social Media Intelligence Expert (CSMIE). This remarkable group of professionals has demonstrated their competency in the areas of social media intelligence (SOCMIT) cyber intelligence, investigations, prosecution, management, leadership, and industry best practice’s through an intensive qualification and testing program.
Bachelor’s degree or higher plus four years of experience in e-commerce, fraud, investigations, IT, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, and loss prevention Or
Associates degree plus six years of experience
OR High school diploma or equivalency plus seven years of experience.
Also, a person convicted of a felony, any crime of moral turpitude or misdemeanor relating to honesty, theft, embezzlement, fraud, or the like shall be ineligible to become a CSMIE®.
Certified Social Media Intelligence Analyst (SMIA)
For the first time in history, The McAfee Institute brings together the industry's best to form the only board certification focused on social media investigations and intelligence gathering.
Bachelor’s degree or higher plus one year of experience in fraud, investigations, IT, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, and/or loss prevention
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Associates degree plus two years of experience as stated above
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High school diploma or equivalency plus four years of experience as stated above
In addition, a person convicted of a felony, any crime of moral turpitude or misdemeanor relating to honesty, theft, embezzlement, fraud or the like shall be ineligible to become a SMIA®.
Certified Executive Leader (CEL)
The McAfee Institute administers the Certified Executive Leader (CEL). This remarkable group of professionals has demonstrated their competency in the areas of leadership, developing, and leading people.
No Eligbility Requirements
Certified Cryptocurrency Forensic Investigator (CCFI)
For the first time in history, This Certified Cryptocurrency Forensic Investigator (CCFI) is the first and ONLY professional board certification program focused on cryptocurrency investigations throughout the entire world.
Bachelor’s degree or higher plus four years of experience in e-commerce, fraud, investigations, Intelligence, military, cybersecurity, law enforcement, forensics, computer/digital forensics, criminal justice or law
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Associates degree plus six years of experience
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High school diploma or equivalency plus seven years of experience
Also, a person convicted of a felony, any crime of moral turpitude or misdemeanor relating to honesty, theft, embezzlement, fraud or the like shall be ineligible to become a CCFI®.
Certified Digital Currency Investigator (CDCI)
For the first time in history, This Certified Digital Currency Investigator (CCFI) is the first and ONLY professional board certification program focused on digital currency investigations throughout the entire world.
Bachelor’s degree or higher plus four years of experience in e-commerce, fraud, investigations, Intelligence, military, cybersecurity, law enforcement, forensics, computer/digital forensics, criminal justice or law
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Associates degree plus six years of experience
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High school diploma or equivalency plus seven years of experience
Also, a person convicted of a felony, any crime of moral turpitude or misdemeanor relating to honesty, theft, embezzlement, fraud or the like shall be ineligible to become a CDCI®.
Certified In Open Source Intelligence (C|OSINT)
The C|OSINT is the leading industry certification for cyber investigators in law enforcement, intelligence, loss prevention, private investigation, and fraud.
Eligibility Requirements Bachelor’s degree or higher (no experience is needed)
OR Associates degree plus 2 YEARS of professional work experience in e-commerce, fraud, investigations, IT, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, and loss prevention
OR High school diploma or equivalency plus 3 YEARS of professional work experience as stated above.
Certified All Source Intelligence Professional (CASIP)
The McAfee Institute's Certified All-Source Intelligence Professional (CASIP) Program is the industry's only real-world training on all-source intelligence available outside of the DOD.
Bachelor’s degree or higher (no experience is needed) OR Associates degree plus 2 YEARS of professional work experience in e-commerce, fraud, investigations, IT, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, and loss prevention OR High school diploma or equivalency plus 3 YEARS of professional work experience as stated above.
Certified Criminal Profiler (CCP)
A Certified Criminal Profiler (CCP)® are the industry’s Most Renowned Criminal Profilers that are trained in advanced and state of the art methodologies on criminal and racial profiling.
Bachelor’s degree or higher and four years of experience in investigations, fraud, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, loss prevention or
- Associates degree plus five years of experience (as stated above) or
- High school diploma or GED plus six years of experience (as stated above).
Accredited, Certified, & Recognized
McAfee Institute is globally recognized, certified and accredited by multiple governing bodies which includes the Missouri Dept. of Education, Missouri Police Officer Standards and Training (POST), Veterans Administration (GI BILL, VOC Rehab, Exam Reimbursement), National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS), International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) and National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA).
