LPC EXAM

In order to receive the LPCertified (LPC) designation you must take and pass the LPC exam.  The exam, which was developed by loss prevention professionals, is 200 questions in length.  Each question is multiple choice and varies in degree of difficulty. 

The LPCertified course is composed of six modules-more than 31 sections, and nearly 1,200 pages of curriculum focused on: (click on links to review detailed outlines)

Leadership Principles
Business Principles
LP Operations
Safety & Risk Management
Crisis Management
Supply Chain Security

The exam is based on the LPC course and focuses on the above 6 primary topic areas.

It is important to note that you do not have to purchase the LPC course to take the LPC exam.  However, the LPC course is prep course/study tool designed to aid those who wish to earn their LPC.

LPC EXAM PROCESS

The exam is now open to be taken through-out the year. In general test facilities are open from Monday through Friday and some are open on Saturdays as well. The hours of operation are dependent upon each individual testing facility. After registering for the exam will be directed to our test facilitator's web site where you will be shown an 800 number which you must call to pay for and schedule your exam. A friendly operator will take your payment and take your information to schedule a time and location for the exam date you have chosen.

PLEASE WAIT 2 TO 3 HOURS AFTER YOU REGISTER, TO CALL the our exam partner, Comira, to pay for and shedule your exam. Calls are accepted business days, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST (U.S. Exams Only)

Please do not call the test center where you will be sitting for the exam. They will not be able to schedule your exam for you.

Examinee's are allowed to use a "4 function calculator". In the event you do not have one, the testing software has a built in calculator on the screen. You just have to click the button and use it. Cell phones are not permitted to be used as calculators. Please allow 3 hours for the exam.

EXAM LOCATIONS
The exam is administered throughout the country by our test facilitator CATS/Comira. You may click on the following link, (which will take you to our testing facilitator's web site) to find the nearest “Loss Prevention Certification Exam-LPC” location.

Exam locations, click here.

Register for exam, click here.

EXAM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible to take the LPC course and exam you must have at least three year loss prevention experience OR one of the below:

  • 3 years of business experience and successful completion of the LPQualified exam

  • Bachelor Degree and successful completion of the LPQualified exam

  • Masters Degree and successful completion of the LPQualified exam

Also you are not eligible to receive your LPC if you have been convicted of a felony or a general court marshal.  Additionally, you will not be eligible if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude ("moral turpitude" means an offense that calls into question the integrity or judgment of the offender, such as fraud, bribery, corruption, theft, embezzlement, solicitation, etc). You will not be eligible to receive your LPC certification if you have not met these requirements.

HOW IS THE LPC EXAM SCORED?
Your results will be based on the number of items that are answered correctly.  There is no penalty for guessing.

HOW IS THE PASSING SCORE DETERMINED?
The Loss Prevention Foundation Exam Committee, an industry panel of subject matter experts who are representative of the loss prevention profession and of academia, has established the passing score for the LPC exam. These experts reviewed each exam question, evaluated the difficulty of the question, and made an assessment as to how a professional with fundamental competence would perform on each question. These assessments were then statistically analyzed to determine the passing score. This process was conducted under the supervision of Knapp & Associates International.
Your results are based on whether you meet or exceed the passing score as determined by the committee. 

WHAT INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO ME ABOUT MY SCORE?
The exam is designed to identify those who have achieved the level of knowledge from those who have not. If you pass the examination, you will receive only a score of PASS.  No numeric score will be available.  If you do not pass the examination, you will be sent your score along with a diagnostic report that shows how well you performed in each of the major categories.  The diagnostic information is to assist you prepare for the next examination. 
Should you fail the examination, you must wait a minimum of 30 days prior to registering for another administration.

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY SCORE?
Your test results will be reported to you immediately upon submission of the exam answers to the test center. The result will be displayed on the test center's computer screen as either, "You have passed your LPC Exam." or "You have not passed your LPC exam.".
If you passed your exam, a frame worthy certification document and congratulatory letter will be mailed to you within 30 days from your passing exam result.

WHAT DOES THE EXAM COST?
The LPC Exam costs $300.00.

WHAT DO I DO IF I FAIL? WHEN CAN I RETEST?
You must wait 30 days before attempting to retake the exam. You must purchase the course if it was not previously purchased. In order to retake the exam you must contact our office so we can make arrangements at a reduced rate $250.

EXAM REGISTRATION

In order to register for the exam you will need to complete the following steps:

  • Fill out the LPF online registration form by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page.
  • After you complete the LPF registration form and submit it you will be directed to our testing facilitator's web site to pay for the exam and schedule when and where you would like to take it.
  • With your credit card payment of $300.00 to take the exam, you will receive an email confirming your payment and scheduled exam from a representative at CATS/Comira. You will only be able to pay for and schedule your exam, Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • Most exam locations offer exams 5 days per weeks and some offer Saturday or Sunday exams.
  • On the date of your exam
    • bring photo identification with you. IF YOU FORGET TO BRING A VALID PHOTO ID YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY, NO EXEPTIONS. (Most test centers only accept a driver's licence, passport or military ID card.)
    • arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled exam time
    • allow three hours for the 200 question exam
    • Applicants are allowed to use a “4 function calculator”. In the event you do not have one, the testing software has a built in calculator on the screen. You just have to click the button and use it. Cell phones are not permitted to be used as calculators.

REGISTER FOR THE LPC EXAM

Note: The LPF recently upgraded our test services so that you will know your pass/fail status upon completing the exam. Any and all disputed results are resolved by the LPF, exclusively. To take the exam is to agree to this condition.