CRA Certification Pathways

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CRA Examination Path

Demonstrate prior knowledge through CRA Level 1, Level 2, and one Level 3 specialty exam: Financial or Non-Financial.

CRA Coursework Path

Build your designation through RAI101, RAI102, and one Level 3 specialty: RAI201 or RAI202.

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CRA Examinations Pathway

For candidates ready to validate prior knowledge through level-based exams.

Level 1 Exam
CRA Level 1: Foundations
100 questions
3h 30m
Level 2 Exam
CRA Level 2: Quantitative & Applied
100 questions
3h 30m
Level 3 Exam
CRA Level 3: Financial Risk Specialty
90 questions
3h
Level 3 Exam
CRA Level 3: Non-Financial Risk Specialty
90 questions
3h

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CRA Coursework Pathway

Start with fundational courses and progress into your specialty.

Foundations
James Hurst, PhD
RAI101: Foundations of Risk Analysis
Self-Paced Online
60 hours
Foundations
Joseph Tagne, PhD
RAI102: Statistics for Risk Analysis
Self-Paced Online
60 hours
Specialty
James Hurst, PhD
RAI201: Financial Risk Analytics
Self-Paced Online
60 hours
Specialty
Joseph Tagne, PhD
RAI202: Non-Financial Risk Analytics
Self-Paced Online
60 hours

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