Benefits

• Receive specialized training on critical security controls
• Achieve one-year renewable industry-recognized qualification
• Be listed in merchants’ go-to global directory of qualified providers on the PCI SSC website
• Stand apart from other service providers (payment brands may require merchants to use a trained QIR)

Requalification Requirements

In order to maintain the high standards set for this qualification, all QIR employees must requalify every year in order to maintain their status as a QIR Professional and be listed on the PCI website. Requalification is based on payment of the QIR requalification course fee and successful and timely completion of the online requalification exam.

Requalification Process

The Council emails courtesy reminders starting 90 days in advance of a candidate’s qualification expiry date. To complete the requalification process, candidates must enroll in the QIR requalification course via the PCI Portal. Registration must be completed prior to a candidate’s qualification expiry date and a passing score on the exam must be achieved no later than 14 days after the expiry date. See our Requalification Policy for details.

• Once a candidate has submitted their registration for requalification training, an invoice will be emailed to them within three (3) business days.
• Once a candidate has successfully passed the exam, a new certificate will be emailed to them, and they will be listed on the PCI website as a Qualified Integrator and Reseller for another 12 months.