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This is to verify that AUWAL ABDULLAHI ADAMU has completed the course Demystifying PCI-DSS - A Beginner's Guide to Certification on Alison.
AUWAL ABDULLAHI ADAMU
Alison ID: 39319920
Course Completed: Demystifying PCI-DSS - A Beginner's Guide to Certification
Date of Completion: 23rd February 2026
Email: [email protected]
Total Study Time: 16h 13m
Final Assessment Score:
Alison courses requires at least
70% to pass the final assessment
84%
CPD Hours Completed:
CPD approved learning hours
completed through this course
15-17h
Course Information
Learn about the PCI-DSS certification for payment card industries and how it can make their operations more secure.
The Payment Card Industry - Data Security Standard (PCIDSS) is a collaborative effort of the major payment card companies Visa, MasterCard, JCB, American Express, and Discover Financial Services. The standard was created so merchants and businesses performing transactions with payment cards can secure their operations. Through this course, we aim to provide you with a basic understanding of this standard.
The course consists only of a single module and covers topics such as the goals and requirements of PCIDSS, its major areas, and the steps to achieve compliance with the standard. The course also explains cardholder data and several important acronyms and associated definitions. You will also learn about the service codes prevalent in the use by the major payment card industries.
This course will aid you if you are linked with the e-commerce sector, payment card industry, or merchandise that involves inline and digital transactions with payment cards. By taking this course, you can increase your proficiency in cyber protection. The certification earned from this course can also help you unlock the doors for further advancement in cyber and digital security.
Modules Completed
Module 1: Path to PCI-DSS Certification
Module 2: Course assessment
