Certification Exam
Individuals, who apply for Certification, are required to pass an exam. Exam questions are based on topic areas directly related to the skills and knowledge required for a specific category. Exams will test the comprehension of topics central or mainstream to the candidate’s daily professional practice. Questions may be in the form of multiple choice, fill in the blank or True/False.
The first step toward earning your PRC Certification after you've met your experience and education eligibility requirements is to submit an exam registration form. You must be prepared to sit for the exam within 12 months of your application approval. The exam registration deadlines for upcoming exam dates are listed below. Please note that your completed exam registration form and fees must be received in the Certification department at least two weeks prior to the exam date.
Exam Schedule and Fees:
Exam registration fee: $150.00 per exam
Exams are administered by appointment only. Candidates are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. You must make your appointment at least two weeks before the desired testing date. Registrations will not be reviewed until payment has been received in full and processed to your record. Candidates can take only one exam per sitting.
Exam Date |
Location |
TBD |
Online Exam Exam will be available |
June 5 - 8, 2011 |
MRA 2011 Annual Conference |
TBD |
A Proctored Exam |
Rescheduling and Cancellation Fees
Candidates may cancel or reschedule their exam date with written notice. The notice must be provided two weeks prior to the exam date to be eligible for a refund or credit towards a future exam. Cancellation requests received within two weeks of the exam are eligible for a reschedule only. All cancellations and reschedules are subject to a $25 fee.
If you do not appear for your exam at your scheduled location on your scheduled date and time, you will considered a "no-show," your registration will be voided, you will forfeit your exam registration fee, and you will be required to register and pay for that exam again in order to sit for it.
Exam Content and Study Suggestions:
The PRC exam is a self-study exam and does not require a prescribed curriculum. Candidates may choose their own method of preparing for the exam.
Please download the PRC Guidelines and Procedures for complete exam content
Exam scores
Candidates must achieve an overall passing score of 75% or higher.
If you achieve a passing score, your official notification will only indicate that you have passed and you will receive a congratulatory package within six weeks of exam results. Exams will not be returned and are the property of the Certification Department
Candidates, who fail to achieve an overall passing score, must retake the entire test. Candidates may retake the test within six months from the date of notice of exam results. The exam notification will identify specific domains where further study may be required in order to pass the examination in the future. An exam registration form and registration fees must be resubmitted.
A candidate who fails the exam may apply for Certification review within 30 calendar days from the date of notice of exam results. If the grade of fail is upheld, the candidate will receive a partial copy of the examination. An appeal process is in place.