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Domains

The CRCM advisory board has determined that a competent compliance professional's expertise includes the following Domains.

  • Assessment and Management of Compliance Risk
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Governance and Oversight
  • Regulatory Change Management
  • Regulator and Auditor Compliance Management
  • Compliance Analysis and Internal/External Reporting

Please review the CRCM Examination Outline for additional details.

Study Resources

While ABA recommends these resources as appropriate examination preparation, ABA does not guarantee that you will pass the exam by completing these educational programs or studying these materials alone. The CRCM exam assesses not only your knowledge of the topics on the exam outline, but also your application of that knowledge. You should refer frequently to the CRCM Examination Outline when preparing for the exam. 

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  • Schools

  • Exam Prep

  • Exam Application

Certificates

Compliance Professionals Certificates

Sharpen your compliance expertise with training from ABA, a leader in bank compliance. Choose individual courses or complete a certificate program to save money and streamline your learning. 

The following three certificates must be completed:

  • Compliance Essentials
  • Deposit Compliance
  • Lending Compliance Core Concepts OR Mortgage Lending Compliance

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Training

Online Training

Whether you are an emerging or experienced professional, our comprehensive compliance solutions will help you stay up-to-date on regulatory issues.

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Schools

ABA Compliance Schools

Master the challenges of regulatory change more effectively with three levels of practical, in-depth training. This immersive educational experience is taught by respected compliance practitioners and subject matter experts. By attending the schools, you will develop a vital, ongoing network of contacts and resources you can rely on well into the future.

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Exam Prep

CRCM Exam Online Prep

An interactive, user-friendly online course that allows students to study at their own pace, with access to resources and practice tests modeled after an actual exam.

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Exam Application

Exam Application

When you're ready to apply, double check the eligibility requirements, select your exam date, and submit your application.

Check Your Eligibility

Exam Facts, Scoring and Reporting

  • 200 multiple-choice questions (see sample questions)
  • Maximum 4 hour time frame allowed
  • The February and April exams will only cover laws and regulations in effect through 12/31 of the prior year. All other exams after April will cover current laws and regulations.
  • Calculators will be provided
  • Instant "Pass/Fail" outcome provided for most computer based exams at test sites. Occasionally, instant outcomes are not provided while statistical analysis is conducted.
  • Official score reports delivered via email within 6 weeks after the close of the exam window 
  • For full details, read the Certification Exam FAQs

Examination Misconduct

All persons taking one of ABA Professional Certifications' examinations are expected to abide by all rules and regulations governing the examination before, during and after the examination. Possession of copies of any current or previous examination given by ABA Professional Certifications is not authorized and is a violation of the rules governing certification exams. Persons taking an ABA Professional Certifications examination are not permitted to take notes, photos, videos or retain any other kind of records about the examination.

Any person found to have violated any of the rules governing ABA Professional Certifications exams, or to have conducted themselves in a dishonest or unethical manner with respect to the taking of an ABA Professional Certifications exam is subject to sanctions determined to be appropriate by ABA Professional Certifications, in its sole discretion, including, but not limited to: denial of certification; denial of the right to take any or all ABA Professional Certifications examinations. We reserve the right to pursue any and all remedies available to it, including legal remedies, with respect to any violation of its examination rules against anyone who violated ABA Professional Certifications examination rules or aided another in violating these rules.

Any person found to have violated any of the rules governing ABA Professional Certifications exams, or to have conducted themselves in a dishonest or unethical manner with respect to the taking of an ABA Professional Certifications exam is subject to sanctions determined to be appropriate by ABA Professional Certifications, in its sole discretion, including, but not limited to: denial of certification; denial of the right to take any or all ABA Professional Certifications examinations. We reserve the right to pursue any and all remedies available to it, including legal remedies, with respect to any violation of its examination rules against anyone who violated ABA Professional Certifications examination rules or aided another in violating these rules.

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