Maintaining Your Certification

How to Maintain Your Certification

Earn & Report CE Credits

Complete required continuing education within your three-year cycle to stay current in your field. Requirements vary by certification type.

Pay Annual Renewal Fee

Submit your annual renewal payment by January 31 each year. Invoices are sent via email in October.

Uphold Ethical Standards

Adhere to ABA's Professional Code of Ethics, maintaining the highest standards of integrity in banking and financial services.

Continuing Education Requirements

Certification	CE Credits Required (Every 3 Years)	Pre-Approved ABA Options	Annual Fee
CRCM - Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager	60	Get Your CE Credits	$315
CERP - Certified Enterprise Risk Professional	60	Get Your CE Credits	$315
CTFA - Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor	45	Get Your CE Credits	$315
CAFP - Certified AML and Fraud Professional	45	Get Your CE Credits	$290
CFMP - Certified Financial Marketing Professional	36	Get Your CE Credits	$290
CISP - Certified IRA Services Professional	24	Get Your CE Credits	$290
CRSP - Certified Retirement Services Professional	21	Get Your CE Credits	$249
CSOP - Certified Securities Operations Professional	21	Get Your CE Credits	$249
CCTS - Certified Corporate Trust Specialist	21	Get Your CE Credits	$249
Two Certifications	TBD		$475

Note: The cost for obtaining 3 or more certifications is $575.

Annual Fee Dates

You will receive a notice to pay your annual fee by email in October of each year. The fee is due no later than January 31 of the following year.

*The fee notice will be sent to your Certification Manager account’s primary email. Please be sure your primary email is up to date on your dashboard. We also encourage you to add a back-up email in the space provided to ensure that we can stay in contact with you.

Ethics Statement

Each candidate must sign ABA Professional Certifications' Code of Ethics statement. Please note: you must furnish all pertinent information about any convictions or pleas of nolo contendere on the grounds of fraud, embezzlement, unfair or deceptive practices, securities law violations, misappropriation of property, fraudulent conversions or any civil or administrative action from which you have been previously found liable.

Referral Program: Earn a Free Renewal

Refer a Colleague

Submit your referral before they apply for the exam.

They Register and Complete

Your colleague registers and sits for certification.

Get Your Fee Waived

Your next annual fee is waived.

Submit a referral

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How to Maintain Your Certification

Earn & Report CE Credits

Pay Annual Renewal Fee

Uphold Ethical Standards

Continuing Education Requirements

Annual Fee Dates

Ethics Statement

Referral Program: Earn a Free Renewal

Refer a Colleague

They Register and Complete

Get Your Fee Waived

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