The TPCRA Certification is a specialized qualification designation to confirm your understanding and skill in the assessment of third party cyber security controls and processes, as well as validate your competency in the creation, execution, and management of third party cyber risk assessments. The TPCRA Certification will authenticate and add credibility to your expertise as a third party cyber risk assessor. It is foundational to achieving success as a third party risk management practitioner. This certification will evidence your proficiency with various cyber security and information technology assessment terms and techniques.

The TPCRA is the standard of achievement for those who assess, monitor, and review third party cyber security and information technology controls, as well as identify and mitigate risk related to said controls. Such roles may include, but not be limited to:

• Third Party Risk Management Practitioners

• Procurement Specialist

• Vendor Managers

• Auditors

• Information Security Professionals

• Privacy or Compliance Specialists

• Legal Professionals

TPCRA pricing varies depending on your Third Party Risk Association membership status. See below for details:

• Examination - $500 for TPRA Members & Non-Members. $425 for TPRA Premium Practitioner Members.

• Training - $400 for TPRA Members & Non-members. $340 for TPRA Premium Practitioner Members. (Includes the book “Cybersecurity & Third Party Risk” by Gregory C. Rasner)

• Examination + Training Bundle - $800 for TPRA Members & Non-Members. $700 for TPRA Premium Practitioner Members. (Includes the book “Cybersecurity & Third Party Risk” by Gregory C. Rasner)

• Examination Retake Fee - $200 for TPRA Members & Non-Members. Must wait a minimum of 60 days from the completion of the last TPCRA exam to retake.

• Optional Book - You may choose to purchase separately the book “Cybersecurity & Third Party Risk” by author Gregory C. Rasner - Purchase on Amazon

1. Review the Code of Practitioner Conduct agreement. (You will be able to provide a signature noting your agreement to the Code of Conduct within the TPCRA Application form.)

2. Complete and submit the TPCRA application. Please allow up to two weeks for your application to be reviewed.

3. Submit your certification processing fee.

4. Following purchase of examination or bundle, you have one (1) year to take your examination.

5. Receive an email noting your application has been received, as well as next steps.

6. Complete the "TPCRA Work Experience Form" to evidence your related full-time work experience and/or approved substitution alternative. Upload here.

7. You will receive email confirmation once your application is approved or if additional information is required, as well as links to register for your training and/or examination dates. You do not need to have an "Approved" application before you sit for your exam. You do need to have an "Approved" application, as well as a passing grade on the examination, to receive the TPCRA designation.

8. Register for your training and/or examination.

9. Attend training (if applicable).

10. Successfully complete and pass the TPCRA examination with a score of 80% or above.

11. Receive TPCRA certification designation, including a digital credential badge via Credly and paper certificate via mail to showcase your accomplishment.

Please allow up to two weeks for application approval. Upon approval, you will receive a confirmation email with information on next steps.