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CTPRA

Shared Assessment Certified Third-Party Risk Assessor

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Exam fee

$800

Ongoing

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Study time

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Delivery

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› NICE Framework work roles

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OG-WRL-016OG-WRL-012

Recognition

Global

Exam languages

› Core domains covered

The 1 domain this cert is centrally about. Passing the exam demonstrates working knowledge of each.

A1Governance, Risk & Compliance

Risk frameworks (NIST RMF, ISO 31000, FAIR), policy development, audit, regulatory compliance, third-party risk.

› Prerequisites

Experience

Third-party risk assessor experience recommended.

› Progression

requiredrecommended

Where this cert fits in the typical learning path. Required edges are vendor-gated; recommended edges reflect de facto industry progression.

Required prereqs (0)

No vendor-gated prereqs.

Recommended priors (1)

CTPRPShared Assessments

CTPRA

Shared Assessments

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