About the Exam

PREPARE TO BECOME A CCRP

The CCRP exam assesses proficiency via questions that evaluate knowledge of facts, concepts and processes required to complete the following tasks as illustrated in the CCRP exam blueprint.

The CCRP exam is an objective examination consisting of 140 multiple-choice questions – 120 of which are scored questions, and 20 of which are unscored pre-test items. Candidates will have a total of three (3) hours to complete the exam

The CCRP certification is awarded by the AACVPR Professional Certification Commission solely upon achievement of a passing score on the exam. There is no requirement for any class, course or other education or training programs provided by AACVPR or any other provider in order to sit for the CCRP examination.

Step One - Review the Exam Blueprint

Before scheduling your exam, review the CCRP Exam Blueprint to understand the domains that will be tested and identify your knowledge gaps.

Exam Blueprint

Step Two - Schedule Your Exam

Log in to your MyAACVPR profile and follow these step-by-step instructions to apply to sit for the exam in any of the windows below. Having trouble? Review our troubleshooting instructions

2026 Exam Schedule

May

September

November

Testing
May 1 - May 31, 2026

Testing
September 1 - September 30, 2026

Testing
November 1 - November 30, 2026

Applications accepted
March 1 - April 15, 2026

Applications accepted
July 1- August 15, 2026
Applications accepted
September 1 - October 15, 2026
2026 Exam Fees

Member Rate

Non-Member Rate

$320

$420

Find a Testing Location

The CCRP Exam is offered at PearsonVue Testing Centers around the globe. Candidates can locate testing centers nearby on the PearsonVue website.  

Find a Testing Location 

Apply to Test

You must be logged in to the AACVPR website to access the CCRP application. Don't have a login? Create an account.

Step Three - Review the Handbook

Before you finish the application process, don’t forget to review the CCRP Candidate Handbook to learn about the exam and our standard Policies and Procedures related to the exam. 

Candidate Handbook

NCCA Accreditation: The AACVPR CCRP Certification currently holds NCCA accreditation through 2/28/2031. Accreditation can be verified via the Institute for Credential Excellence National Commission of Certifying Agencies Accredited Program Search

Prepare to Test

CCRP Exam Preparation Resources

AACVPR has compiled a list of resrouces that cover the content in the CCRP exam. You may also be interested in understanding the exam pass rates.

Exam Resources

ADA Accommodations

ADA Accommodations AACVPR and the Professional Certification Commission complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate candidates with special needs. Candidates with documented visual, physical, hearing, psychological, or learning disabilities that would prevent them from taking an examination under standard conditions may request special testing accommodation and arrangements.  
 
To request an accommodation, candidates should complete the ADA application form and submit it to certification@aacvpr.org as soon as possible.

Download the ADA Application

Please note that requests for accommodation must be received at least 2 weeks prior to the end of the application period and must be submitted PRIOR to applying to sit for the exam.  

The form may also be submitted via mail to the address below, but processing may be delayed by transit time.  
AACVPR  
Attn: PCC - ADA Request  
330 N. Wabash Avenue Suite 2000  
Chicago, IL 60611 

Appeals

Candidates that would like to appeal their application status or exam results must read through the Professional Certification Commission Appeal Policy linked below to review the standard appeals process. These policies are also included in the Candidate Handbook (for eligibility and score appeals) and the Recertification Policy (for recertification appeals).

Download the Professional Certification Commission Appeal Policy Summary Document

Additional Policies

The Professional Certification Commission operates in accordance with key policies and procedures that are based on certification standards. These policies are available below.  

Executive Summaries

As part of the Exam Development Process, the Professional Certification Commission will release executive summaries of key examination development steps. Please see below for executive summaries of our most recent exam development activities: