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Holding multiple ISC2 certifications - AMFs

OMonge — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 08:51:41 GMT

hello community,

Does anybody know how much would I need to pay if I hold 2 ISC2 certifications? I currently hold the CISSP and recently passed my CCSP, so, should I next year pay $185?

Re: Holding multiple ISC2 certifications - AMFs

djcarter — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:50:25 GMT

yes, they are all independent as far as AMFs are concerned.

Re: Holding multiple ISC2 certifications - AMFs

LArchinal — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 17:17:01 GMT

Good afternoon,

I currently do not hold multiple certs from ISC2, but I plan to in the future. If my research is correct, the CPE Portal will update when you have multiple certifications, which will then display how many CPEs you need per cert. Also, when you go to pay your Annual Maintenance Fees(AMF), the portal will display which certifications you want to pay for. For example, when I go to pay my AMFs, it gives me options to pay for CISSP 2018, CISSP 2019, and CISSP2020. I can only image that your AMF portal will look similar with the added options of "CCSP 2019, CCSP 2020, and CCSP 2021." Like I said, I do not know first hand, but I would image this is the way it works. So yes, I would look forward to paying your CISSP AMF + your CCSP AMF = TotalAMF.

Re: Holding multiple ISC2 certifications - AMFs

amandavanceISC2 — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 18:12:45 GMT

@OMonge Congratulations on recently passing the CCSP! To confirm, each certification has its own AMF. The CISSP is $85.00 and the CCSP is $100.00, so you will be paying $185.00 total each year. Please keep in mind, each certification has a different cycle, so the due dates will be different.

Best Regards,

Amanda Vance

Re: Holding multiple ISC2 certifications - AMFs

OMonge — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 21:27:07 GMT

Thanks Amanda for the quick turnaround!

Re: Holding multiple ISC2 certifications - AMFs

billclancy — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 18:59:57 GMT

I'm in the same boat, and that's how it looks to me ...so far. I also hold 3 ISACA certs, but they cut you a deal.

Re: Holding multiple ISC2 certifications - AMFs

Caute_cautim — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 20:27:28 GMT

If enough people asked, for a discount for multiple AMF's, then hopefully the board will take heed?

What is the old adage, "If you don't ask, you don't get" or something along those lines.

So simply ask.

Regards

Caute_cautim

Re: Holding multiple ISC2 certifications - AMFs

rslade — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:41:13 GMT

> Caute_cautim (Contributor II) posted a new reply in Certifications on 07-19-2018

> If enough people asked, for a discount for multiple AMF's, then hopefully the
> board will take heed?

You're new, here, ain't you?

> What is the old adage, "If you don't ask, you don't
> get" or something along those lines. So simply ask.

Sure. Worth a try. I'm not holding my breath ...

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Re: Holding multiple ISC2 certifications - AMFs

Caute_cautim — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:52:33 GMT

"Nothing gained, if you don't at least try and keep persevering"

Been around longer than you think.

With enough people asking, there must be a reason for asking or dissatisfaction emanates, and you don't want to upset your clients.

Regards

Caute_cautim

Re: Holding multiple ISC2 certifications - AMFs

denbesten — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:56:22 GMT

@amandavanceISC2,

Has there been any consideration to making certification cycles coterminous? I have repeatedly found that doing so minimizes workload and record keeping. In this case, it would help both the members and (ISC)². To make it work, there would be the need to prorate AMFs and CPEs.

Amongst other things, it would avoid odd situations such as having one CPE appear in the "active transcript" for one cert and the "previous transcript" for another cert.

Re: Holding multiple ISC2 certifications - AMFs

OMonge — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 16:47:36 GMT

@amandavanceISC2 based on some comments on this thread, is this something ISC2 is taking into consideration? Cutting deals if a member holds more than one cert? What is the best communication channel to present such proposal?

Re: Holding multiple ISC2 certifications - AMFs

amandavanceISC2 — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 17:45:33 GMT

@denbesten & @OMonge, Thank you for your inquires. Please know, (ISC)² has been collecting information and continues to review the AMF process to make improvements for our members.

Best Regards,

Amanda

Re: Holding multiple ISC2 certifications - AMFs

abacab — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 13:19:48 GMT

Paying multiple, non-discounted AMFs for isc2 credentials is lunacy. The prospect of having to pay hundreds of dollars annually just to maintain paper is 100% of the reason why, having held CISSP for 10 years, I would not take on another. One AMF should suffice across the entire portfolio.

Re: Holding multiple ISC2 certifications - AMFs

billclancy — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 15:48:29 GMT

I pay $250/year to ISACA for membership and 3 certs, now $185 to ISC , and $85 to EcCouncil. Companies frequently promise to pay, but make it so difficult to get reimbursed, or just drag it out till its not worth the sweat. It is getting expensive to be professional these days. 😞

Re: Holding multiple ISC2 certifications - AMFs

Andy69 — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 12:43:26 GMT

Well, if you have to pay per certification, I think is too expensive...

Re: Holding multiple ISC2 certifications - AMFs

ktudge — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:24:04 GMT

I for one am letting my SSCP expire and just maintain my CISSP. I find it frustrating there is a substantial annual fee and pretty outrageous that there are no discounts for multiple certifications. Just far too expensive for me to maintain on my own.

Once my 3 years for the CISSP expires, I'll be done with that and move to an alternative.

Re: Holding multiple ISC2 certifications - AMFs

ktudge — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:36:10 GMT

interestingly, I've just seen on an AMF email the following:

Savings for Multiple Certifications – Starting July 1, 2019, members with multiple certifications will save as they will only pay a single AMF of U.S. $125 regardless of how many (ISC)² certifications they earn. If you hold multiple certifications, your AMF will be due on your earliest certification anniversary.

Think I shall raise a dispute as I paid $150 for my SSCP and CISSP at the end of June (CISSP due June 30th and SSCP end of Oct {paid early}) and have now just been hit with a renewal of $125 on my SSCP renewal date.

Re: Holding multiple ISC2 certifications - AMFs

denbesten — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:57:54 GMT

In 2019, we all owe 2 AMFs, one for "last year" and one for "this year". Plenty of griping about this can be found by searching this community.