Steps and timeline for getting your CSP
Wondering if anyone with a CSP can offer the steps taken and a timeline for getting their CSP. Really interested in going after mine, but I want to hear some of your experiences on how you approached the exam. Also, what were the prerequisites you met to sit for the CSP exam?
Any resources out there that helped?
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I did my ASP and CSP in about 5 months time. Probably could have been done faster but I wasn't in a hurry. Do you already have your ASP or GSP certification? I read and studied the David Yates Safety professionals reference and study guide for both exams. I also used the mometrix study book and the ASP/CSP pocket prep app on my phone. Looking at your LI profile you should have no problem meeting the 5 year prerequisite for the application.
I also had an awesome mentor, none other than the famous Drew Hinton, who helped me focus on some of my weak areas and explain concepts that I didn't quite understand. He was able to provide me with specific references to study on my weak areas.
Looking at the information you post on here and your comments I believe you will have no problem with the exam. Some light studying for areas you don't really deal with and you will go and crush it. For me the CSP seemed much easier than the ASP. Set a plan, follow it, and go and knock it out the park. You got this!
Here’s my blog post from a few years back on my certification prep that was much more than a few years back 😂
https://abbyferri.com/2017/07/25/studying-for-safety-certification-success
And once you pass, here’s some great ways to maintain your certification:
https://abbyferri.com/2019/07/16/leverage-association-membership-for-certification-maintenance
Just received my OHST certification, with prep class and study time, it took about 90 days for me.
It took me about 5 Months as well. I bought the study packet from SPAN it included the manual and online access to sample test questions. I did this for both ASP and CSP. I tried the 3 day study sessions and found that they were not for me. Once I studied and felt ready I setup my test thru PearsonVue test site. I passed first time on both the ASP and CSP. The ASP (in my opinion) was more difficult than the CSP and many will agree. Good luck to future testing.
Does anyone know how soon can someone sit for the CSP after passing the ASP? Assuming the education and 4 years of experience is met.