LPC Requirements

The Loss Prevention Foundation offers two certifications; the LPQualified (LPQ) and the LPCertified (LPC). Below are the requirements for LPCertified certification. As the LPC certification is for the advanced Loss Prevention Professional it requires recertification every three years. If you need more information on LPC recertification, please click here.

Eligibility Requirements for LPC Course and/or Exam:

  • 3 years loss prevention experience
  • If you do not have the above experience then you need a successful completion of the LPQualified Exam AND one of the below:
    • 3 years of business experience
    • Bachelor Degree
    • Masters Degree

Exclusions

  • Any person convicted of a felony, or if in military service convicted by a general court martial.
  • Any person 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.).
  • Any person with pending criminal charges (felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude).

Passing Grade

  • Only a pass/ fail status is given to applicants.

Failure & Retesting-

  • If someone fails the LPCertified exam, they will be permitted to retest.
  • The LPC courseware must be purchased prior to a retest
    • 1st retest has a waiting period of 30 days from the date of the 1st failed test but must complete it within 60 days from the 1st test date
    • 2nd retest has a waiting period of 30 days from the date of the 2nd failed test, but must be completed within 90 days from the date of the 1st retest.
    • Total time period to complete all retests is 180 days from the 1st test date.
    • Maximum time limit on access to course work- 12 months

1 Year License-LPC

  • Purchased use of the LPC courseware is under contractual agreement.
  • Applicants can request use extensions beyond the year.
  • Extensions are likely to be granted with regards to:
    • Military deployment
    • Medical/Accident
    • Hardship situations
  • Extensions are not likely to be granted for job changes. The LPF reserves the exclusive discretionary right to reject any request for extension.