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BCS PCIAABCS Practitioner Certificate in Information Assurance Architecture
BCS Practitioner Certificate in Information Assurance Architecture
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› Cost
Exam fee
BCS PCIAA$350
Exam fee
$350
Annual maintenance fee
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Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
BCS PCIAA$350
3-year cost of ownership
$350
› Exam mechanics
Pass mark
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Retake policy
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Study time
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Validity
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Validity
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CPE / yr
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Delivery
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› Salary signal (US base)
Range
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Range
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Median
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Premium %
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Role context
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
BCS PCIAA7.5
Schema quality
7.5
Practice evidence
BCS PCIAA5.0
Practice evidence
5.0
Maintenance
BCS PCIAA6.5
Maintenance
6.5
Market recognition
BCS PCIAA6.5
Market recognition
6.5
Average
BCS PCIAA6.4
Average
6.4
› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
BCS PCIAAUK · EU · Global
Recognition
UK · EU · Global
ISO 17024 accredited
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ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
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DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
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Holders worldwide
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Current version
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Current version
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› Domain coverage
A1Governance, Risk & Compliance
BCS PCIAA● core
A1Governance, Risk & Compliance
● core
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