PECB stands for Professional Evaluation and Certification Board. It's globally renowned certification body based in Montreal, Canada, best known for training and certifications built around ISO standards, such as ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor (information security), ISO 22301 (business continuity), ISO 9001 (quality management), and ISO/IEC 42001 (AI management systems).

All on-demand course materials—including slides, quizzes, exercise sheets, and correction keys—are accessed exclusively through the myPECB Dashboard at mypecb.com. (Note: The legacy KATE application has been retired and is no longer in use).

While you generally maintain lifelong access to the learning portal resources via your dashboard, your course registration and exam voucher are valid for 12 months from the date of enrollment. You must schedule and complete your exam within this one-year window.

No. Passing the exam is the first step. You must formally apply for your credential through your myPECB dashboard by providing proof of your formal education and professional/project experience. You must also provide professional references who can validate your experience.

PECB professional credentials are valid for 3 years. To maintain active status, you must pay an Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF) and log Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits annually. (Note: Foundation and Transition certifications do not require maintenance fees).

You are permitted to use a hard copy of the main ISO standard, your training materials, any personal notes taken during the course, and a hard copy dictionary. The online exam application also includes a built-in "Switch to Course Materials" option.

Exams are taken remotely through the dedicated PECB Exams application. You will need a stable internet connection, a physical keyboard, and a functioning webcam/microphone for a live remote proctor to monitor the session.

Most initial course enrollments include one free retake. If you do not pass, you must wait 15 days before scheduling your second attempt, which must still be completed within the original 12-month window.