Certified Third-Party Risk Professional (CTPRP) Certification

The CTPRP Certification Job Practice Guide explains the topics that will be covered in the class. It identifies the domains, topics, skills, competencies, and job role accountabilities that represent the type of work performed by an individual who supports the development, implementation, maintenance, and training of a third party risk management program within their organization. The class is based on the inputs of Shared Assessments Program members, recognized best practices, and the education and tools that drive Third Party risk assurance.

The Shared Assessments CTPRP class is a live, instructor-led, two-day event (5 hours per day). A typical class timeline is as follows:

CTPRP CLASS

• (Day 1) Time: 10:00am-3:00pm ET unless otherwise noted
• (Day 2) Time: 10:00am-3:00pm ET unless otherwise noted

Completion of both days of this class will earn 12 CPEs. We do not issue CPEs for partial attendance. The exam cannot be taken without class attendance for both days. Class attendance is verified by teleconference records and staff instructors.

CTPRP ONLINE ON-DEMAND SELF-STUDY

The Online On-Demand option covers the same curriculum as the traditional class but uses an online learning platform to deliver the materials. The self-study class is available to do at your own pace. It typically takes between 8 to 10 hours. The entire class must be completed before being eligible to take the CTPRP Certification exam.

All upcoming classes are listed in the “Upcoming Classes” section above. We also offer an Online On-Demand option which is a self-study class that can be taken anytime at your own pace. To learn more about the online on-demand class go to https://sharedassessments.org/on-demand-ctprp/.

Yes! Please email the Shared Assessments Education team, education@sharedassessments.org, for more information.

The Shared Assessments Program can accommodate private classes for organizations willing to certify 15 or more people. Please contact our Education team at Education@sharedassessments.org for more information.

The CTPRP registration cost includes either the instructor-led or self-study training class, examination, access to online reference and study materials, and a digital credential badge once the certification is successfully earned.

Note: Shared Assessments does not issue PDFs or hard copies of these documents.

Distribution of the materials to any party other than the person registered for the class is strictly prohibited. Sharing materials without permission by Shared Assessments may result in the removal from class registration or discontinuation of the certification designation attained.

There is a $75 administrative fee to adjust or modify existing class registrations. Please contact the Shared Assessments Education team, education@sharedassessments.org, for assistance.

Once the class is completed, you will be sent details on how to schedule your exam with Examity, our testing vendor. The CTPRP examination is a time-based, closed book exam, completed within 3 hours. The exam is taken online from your computer and remote proctoring is required to monitor examination compliance. The CTPRP examination contains 125 questions worth up to 140 points. Examination questions include testing the domain knowledge and application of knowledge using Third Party risk situations. Multiple choice questions are presented using Third Party risk management scenarios from the Outsourcer or the Service Provider point of view. A score of 70% or higher must be achieved to pass the exam. Upon completion of the exam, a survey may be presented to provide feedback on the method of instruction, curriculum, materials, or examination content.

To take the CTPRP examination you must attend the entire CTPRP class.

The exam can be taken during any time zone globally. You have 15 weeks from the start date of the class to take the exam. If you do not take the exam within 15 weeks, you may not be approved for certification and may need to retake the class at your own expense.

Yes. If you do not pass the exam, you may take it again. There is a $150 fee to retake the exam. You may re-take the exam up to three (3) times. After the third attempt, you must re-take the class at your expense. Individuals who wish to retake the class will receive a 50% discount.

You will receive provisional results immediately after taking the exam pending review and approval by the exam proctors and Shared Assessments. Your official results and next steps will be sent to you via email within two weeks of completing the exam.

Individuals interested in obtaining the Shared Assessments CTPRP certification are required to hold a minimum of five years of experience as a risk management professional. Listed below is an example of the type of experience that qualifies:

• Third party risk management/assessment (either generally or IT-specific)
• Audit and/or compliance
• Experience with determining whether organizations are executing risk controls against specific standards
• Risk control areas assessed as part of the third party assessment process or Business Continuity Planning (BCP), access control, privacy, etc.
• Knowledge in the importance of risk controls and determining if controls are adequate

Individuals who are interested in obtaining the Shared Assessments CTPRP certification must complete the following process:

• Attend a scheduled CTPRP class
• Successfully pass the CTPRP examination
• Submit the CTPRP application which includes a Proof of Experience form detailing your experience as a risk management professional

The application form is provided to you upon passing the exam. You must fill out your relevant work experience and provide the name and contact information for a person who can verify your employment experience. This is usually a current manager. For those who are self-employed or unemployed, Shared Assessments will make a determination based on a review of the documentation provided to show the necessary experience. We may ask for additional documentation as part of the approval process. In lieu of work experience, an applicant can receive up to a year of work experience credit if they have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in information security or information technology from an accredited university. An additional year of work experience may be waived if the applicant holds an active IT or IS certification (i.e., CISA, CISSP, CIPP, CIPM).

The CTPRP certification is awarded to those who complete the three steps indicated above. An individual who passes the exam but does not meet the prerequisite of five years of experience as a risk management professional will be awarded the Associate CTPRP designation. The Associate CTPRP can be changed to a full CTPRP designation at no additional cost if the certification is kept active and the five (5) year professional experience requirement is achieved.

For more information on the application process see our CTPRP Eligibility Requirements and Policy page.

We accept applications up to one year after passing the exam. After one year, you are required to retake the class and the exam. If you would like to retake the class and the exam, we will offer it at a 50% discount.

Once received, applications are typically processed within one month of receipt. You will be notified of your designation via email from one of our Education team members.

Once an individual’s application is approved and they have earned the CTPRP certification, a digital credential badge is awarded to showcase the accomplishment.

To retain your certification, CTPRP holders must comply with the following requirements:

• Earn the required 36 CPE credits per three-year certification term (we recommend earning 12 CPEs per year)
• Remain current with payments for the annual maintenance and renewal fees
• Successfully abide by the Shared Assessments Code of Ethics

Certification holders must pay an annual maintenance fee of US $100.00 to maintain their certification. This amount is subject to change.

If you attend a Shared Assessments event that is issuing CPEs, you must attend the entire event. Shared Assessments does not issue CPE credit for partial attendance. If our web conferencing or manual attendance records indicate that you attended an event, you will be automatically issued a CPE within 30 days of the event. You will receive an email from our automated system with instructions to download the digital CPE certificate from your account on our Education and Events portal by logging in using the same email address you used to attend the event. Please note that sometimes the automated email can end up in your spam or junk folder.

Yes. CPEs issued from other organizations are accepted towards your CPE requirements. See our Qualifying Continuing Professional Education requirements for more information.

We are working on accepting payment through our portal, but it is not quite ready for launch. In the meantime, email us at education@sharedassessments.org and we will send you a link for payment.

If you are in good standing with an Associate certification and meet your five-year experience requirement, the process is simple. Upon request, we will send you the necessary form. Like your initial application, you’ll need to enter in your work experience since receiving your Associate Certification and have your current manager sign a verification form. For more information, please contact education@sharedassessments.org to request information on making the transition from associate to full designation.

The process for reinstating your lapsed certification will depend on how long your certification has been lapsed. If it has been under 2 years, we will reinstate your certification upon receiving all outstanding fees and/or proof of required CPEs. If it has been over 2 years, you will be required to retake the class and the exam at your own expense.

If you have additional questions, please contact us by calling Shared Assessments at 505-466-6434 or emailing us at education@sharedassessments.org.