What is the CSP exam pass rate?

BCSP's 2024 Annual Report lists a 67.9% passing rate for the CSP: 2,117 of 3,120 candidates passed in the reporting period 1 November 2023 to 30 September 2024.

What is the passing score for the CSP exam?

BCSP does not publish a fixed passing score on its CSP pages. It sets the passing score through a Passing Score Activity, in which subject-matter experts evaluate the exam questions, and it states that passing scores are subject to change without advance notice.

Do I need to pass every domain?

No per-domain pass mark is published. BCSP's Complete Guide says scoring well in one subject area can compensate for a weaker score in another.

Are wrong answers penalised?

No. BCSP says there is no penalty for selecting an incorrect answer; only correct answers count toward the passing score. Answer every item.

Are all CSP questions scored?

No. BCSP says roughly 12% of the questions are unscored beta questions, and they are not identified.

When do I find out if I passed?

BCSP says official results are available as soon as you submit the exam at the test center.

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CSP exam pass rate and passing score

BCSP's 2024 Annual Report gives the CSP a 67.9% passing rate: 2,117 of 3,120 candidates passed. BCSP does not publish a fixed passing score. This page explains what BCSP does publish about scoring and what that means for how you prepare. SafePath is an independent study platform, not BCSP and not endorsed by BCSP, and it does not publish a pass rate of its own.

Source: BCSP 2024 Annual Report (PDF)

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CSP pass rate (BCSP 2024 Annual Report)

Total candidates	3,120
Candidates passed	2,117
Passing rate	67.9%
Reporting period	1 November 2023 – 30 September 2024

BCSP publishes these figures in its annual reports, linked from its accreditation page. It is a group figure for that period, not a prediction for any one candidate.

Source: BCSP 2024 Annual Report (PDF)

Source: BCSP – Accreditation & Annual Reports

What is the CSP passing score?

BCSP does not post a fixed CSP passing score. It describes a Passing Score Activity, in which panels of subject-matter experts evaluate the questions on the exam to determine an appropriate passing score. BCSP's fee schedule also notes that passing scores are subject to change without advance notice. Be wary of any site that quotes an exact CSP cut score.

Source: BCSP – Exam Development

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

How CSP scoring works

One total, not per-domain cut-offs. BCSP's Complete Guide says scoring well in one subject area can compensate for a weaker score in another.
No penalty for wrong answers. Only correct answers count toward the passing score, so answer every item.
Some items are unscored. Roughly 12% are beta questions, mixed in and not identified.
One best answer. Each item has four options and one correct answer.
Result on the day. Official results are available as soon as you submit.

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

Source: BCSP – What to expect when sitting for a BCSP exam

Source: BCSP – Certified Safety Professional

How difficult is the CSP exam?

On BCSP's own numbers, roughly one candidate in three did not pass in the 2024 reporting period. BCSP's Complete Guide lists 200 multiple-choice items in 5.5 hours, closed book, with an on-screen calculator. The domains are weighted unevenly, so weak spots in Domains 1 and 2 (25% each) cost the most. Because one domain can offset another, broad preparation across all seven domains beats perfecting one.

Find your weak domains with a blueprint-weighted practice test, rehearse the full sitting with a timed mock exam, and plan your hours with the study-time guide. SafePath cannot guarantee a pass.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the CSP exam pass rate?: BCSP's 2024 Annual Report lists a 67.9% passing rate for the CSP: 2,117 of 3,120 candidates passed in the reporting period 1 November 2023 to 30 September 2024.
What is the passing score for the CSP exam?: BCSP does not publish a fixed passing score on its CSP pages. It sets the passing score through a Passing Score Activity, in which subject-matter experts evaluate the exam questions, and it states that passing scores are subject to change without advance notice.
Do I need to pass every domain?: No per-domain pass mark is published. BCSP's Complete Guide says scoring well in one subject area can compensate for a weaker score in another.
Are wrong answers penalised?: No. BCSP says there is no penalty for selecting an incorrect answer; only correct answers count toward the passing score. Answer every item.
Are all CSP questions scored?: No. BCSP says roughly 12% of the questions are unscored beta questions, and they are not identified.
How hard is the CSP exam?: About one in three candidates did not pass in BCSP's 2024 reporting period. The exam is 200 multiple-choice items in 5.5 hours, closed book, with an on-screen calculator, so pacing and calculations matter as much as knowledge.
When do I find out if I passed?: BCSP says official results are available as soon as you submit the exam at the test center.

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