The candidates have to apply with detailed bio- data and resume showing their experience-based achievements in six copies with a processing fee as prescribed above for a particular certification he/she wishes to apply for.
The bio-data and resume will be sent to any three members of the Certification Board for evaluation of the resume. Chairman of PCB (Professional Certification Board) may choose any three members of the PCB for evaluation of resume of any applicant.
On recommendation of the Certification Board, the Board of Governors may grant a particular certification to a candidate straightaway or may prescribe a pre-certification programme to a particular candidate as a pre-condition.
The Board of Governors may prescribe a pre-certification course and written examination for any particular Certification programme.
The Board of Governors of IISSM may approve any course or seminar of IISSM or of any other Institute as pre-certification course.
In case the Board of Governors of IISSM accepts any application for a lower certification than one applied for, the difference amount of fee will be refunded to the applicant. In case the application is not approved, the full application amount will be refunded.
A Certified Professional of IISSM has to attend minimum 30 hrs. of continuing educational training every year to maintain his/her Certification. Programme like annual seminars and various other training courses run by IPSA, ASIS, ACFE, etc. are valid continuing education for re-certification credits. However, Certified Professionals are advised to check from IISSM Hqrs. about the validity of a particular programme before attending it.
Special Training Programme are also now being held for Professional Certification.