How much does the CSP exam cost?

BCSP lists $350 for a single CSP exam attempt. The application fee is a separate $160, or you can buy both as a $494 application and exam combo. Fees can change without notice, so confirm on bcsp.org before you pay.

What is the total cost to become a CSP?

At BCSP's published fees, the minimum is the $494 application and exam combo for one attempt, or $744 for the application with the two-attempt exam bundle. After you pass, the CSP has a $185 annual renewal fee. Study materials and travel to a test center are extra and vary.

How much is a CSP retake?

BCSP does not list a separate retake fee. Each attempt needs an exam authorization: another $350 single exam, or the second attempt included in the $600 exam bundle. A retake must be at least six weeks after your last attempt.

How much does it cost to renew the CSP?

BCSP lists a $185 annual renewal fee for the CSP. You must also earn 25 recertification points every five years.

Can I extend my eligibility if I run out of time?

Yes, once. BCSP lists a $100 eligibility extension that can be bought within 60 or fewer days of your deadline and is valid for one year.

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CSP exam cost: BCSP fees explained

The CSP exam costs $350 per attempt, and the CSP application costs $160. You can buy both together for $494. After you pass, BCSP charges a $185 annual renewal fee. Every figure below comes from BCSP's published fee schedule. SafePath is an independent study platform, not BCSP and not endorsed by BCSP. BCSP states that fees can change without advance notice, so recheck before you pay.

Source: BCSP Credentials At-A-Glance (PDF)

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BCSP fees for the CSP

Fee	Amount (USD)	What it covers
Application fee	$160	Paid when you apply. BCSP reviews the application once it is submitted and paid.
Exam fee (single attempt)	$350	One examination authorization.
Exam bundle (optional)	$600	Two exam attempts and one online self-assessment, with six months of access.
Application + exam combo	$494	The application and one exam bought together.
Application + exam bundle combo	$744	The application and the exam bundle bought together.
Eligibility extension	$100	One time only, bought within the last 60 days of your eligibility. Adds one year.
Annual renewal fee	$185	Charged every year after you pass, to keep using the credential.

Source: BCSP Credentials At-A-Glance (PDF)

Source: BCSP – Credentials At-A-Glance

What you pay, step by step

Apply. Pay the $160 application fee in My Profile on bcsp.org. You can add the exam at the same time as a combo.
Buy the exam. Once approved, buy a single exam ($350) or the bundle ($600) under "Purchase Exam". You then have one year from approval to sit any exam you have bought.
Schedule with Pearson. Book through the Pearson single sign-on link in your BCSP profile. BCSP says you forfeit the exam authorization and fee if you miss or arrive late for your appointment, or present ID that does not match.
Keep it. After you pass, pay the $185 annual renewal fee and earn 25 recertification points every five years.

Source: BCSP – Certified Safety Professional

Source: BCSP – A Complete Guide to Safety Certification (12th ed., June 2026)

CSP retake cost

BCSP does not publish a separate retake fee. A retake uses a new exam authorization: either another single exam at $350, or the second attempt that comes with the $600 exam bundle. BCSP says you may take the exam any number of times while you are eligible, as long as each attempt is at least six weeks after the last one. If you think you may need two attempts, compare the bundle with two single exams before you buy.

Source: BCSP – Certified Safety Professional

Source: BCSP – A Complete Guide to Safety Certification (12th ed., June 2026)

Costs BCSP does not set

Study materials, any course you take, and travel to a Pearson test center are separate and depend on your choices and where you live. Plan your study time with our study-time guide, and check the exam itself on the CSP exam format page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the CSP exam cost?: BCSP lists $350 for a single CSP exam attempt. The application fee is a separate $160, or you can buy both as a $494 application and exam combo. Fees can change without notice, so confirm on bcsp.org before you pay.
What is the total cost to become a CSP?: At BCSP's published fees, the minimum is the $494 application and exam combo for one attempt, or $744 for the application with the two-attempt exam bundle. After you pass, the CSP has a $185 annual renewal fee. Study materials and travel to a test center are extra and vary.
How much is a CSP retake?: BCSP does not list a separate retake fee. Each attempt needs an exam authorization: another $350 single exam, or the second attempt included in the $600 exam bundle. A retake must be at least six weeks after your last attempt.
How much does it cost to renew the CSP?: BCSP lists a $185 annual renewal fee for the CSP. You must also earn 25 recertification points every five years.
Can I extend my eligibility if I run out of time?: Yes, once. BCSP lists a $100 eligibility extension that can be bought within 60 or fewer days of your deadline and is valid for one year.

SafePath CSP is an independent study platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by BCSP. CSP and Certified Safety Professional are BCSP trademarks. Fees checked on bcsp.org on 27 October 2026.