After the Tests

Who marks the SABSA exam papers?

Exam papers are marked by the SABSA Institute Testing Board.
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How long will it take to get the results?

Normally, results will be sent to candidates within four weeks of the test date.
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Other than pass/fail, is any other information provided with the results?

Yes, the SABSA Institute provides an analysis report to all candidates.  It contains:
  • A pass or fail indicator;
  • The overall score attained;
  • The score attained in each test domain. 
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Can I appeal my score or request that my paper is checked and re-marked?

Yes.  If on receipt of the results and analysis report, a candidate believes that a paper has been marked incorrectly, an appeal can be made to the SABSA Institute which will ensure that the original paper is checked and re-marked by a different examiner on the SABSA Institute Testing Board.  A fee of GBP30 must be lodged with each appeal, although the Institute will at its discretion credit this amount to the member’s account if the appeal results in a significant revision of the exam result.  This appeal process can be invoked only once per sitting of an exam.
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Can I re-sit a failed exam module at a later date?

Yes, a candidate can re-sit each exam module as often as desired.  Registration for a test module that was previously failed incurs the standard examination fee.
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What do I get when I pass a single examination module?

Each candidate passing an examination module receives an official SABSA Institute certificate for the exam module passed.
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What do I get when I pass the exam modules required for chartered certification?

In addition to an official SABSA Institute certificate for each module passed, each candidate receives the package of benefits shown below, that increase with their chartered membership status, progressing from Foundation Level through Practitioner to Master Level.

Chartered Foundation Members

On successful completion of both Foundation Level exam modules, each candidate receives an invitation to join the SABSA Institute as a chartered member.  As a Chartered Member they will receive:
  • The SABSA Chartered Foundation Member (SCF) credential (subject to verification of 1 year relevant experience);
  • The exclusive SABSA Chartered Member lapel pin;
  • Access to exclusive SABSA Chartered Member <benefits>

Chartered Practitioner Members

On successful completion of two Practitioner Level exam modules in the same career specialism, each SABSA Institute Member receives:
  • Enhanced SABSA Institute member status (subject to verification of 3 years experience);
  • The SABSA Chartered Practitioner (SCPx) credential applicable to the career specialism;
    • SCPR for Risk Management & Governance;
    • SCPC for Business Continuity & Crisis Management;
    • SCPA for Security Architecture Design & Development;
    • SCPO for Security Operations & Service Management.
  • The exclusive SABSA Chartered Practitioner (SCP) lapel pin;
  • Access to exclusive SABSA Chartered Practitioner <benefits>

Chartered Masters

On successful completion of Master Level certification requirements each SABSA Institute Member receives:
  • Enhanced SABSA Institute member status (subject to verification of 7 years experience);
  • The SABSA Chartered Master (SCMx) credential applicable to the career specialism;
    • SCMR for Risk Management & Governance;
    • SCMC for Business Continuity & Crisis Management;
    • SCMA for Security Architecture Design & Development;
    • SCMO for Security Operations & Service Management.
  • The exclusive SABSA Chartered Master (SCM) lapel pin;
  • Access to exclusive SABSA Chartered Master <benefits>
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Can I pursue certification in more than one area of specialism?

Yes, Institute Members may attain certificates in more than one specialist stream of the SABSA Career Roadmap as required by their career circumstances.  The credential identifiers used in these circumstances are cumulative, for example a SABSA Practitioner chartered in the Risk and Governance career stream (SCPR) who then attains certificates in the Architecture Design and Development career stream (SCPA) is entitled to list both credentials.

Members chartered in more than one career specialism pay only one Institute membership fee.
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What is the process for verifying candidate experience?

Candidates will be required to document fully their current and relevant past employment and provide qualified referees for all experience claimed as part of a SABSA credential.  Claims will be subject to an exhaustive audit by the Institute’s Credential Committee, at its discretion.
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