Certification Exams
The next scheduled certification exams are below and in our National Certification Brochure. The exam test date schedule may be modified from time to time; all exam candidates will receive updated information and schedules with their written eligibility confirmation if this occurs. The CBA, CBF and CCE exams will be given at your local Affiliated Association office on the dates listed below.
Certification exams are administered in accordance with the national test date schedule. No books, notes or reference materials are permitted in the exam room; however, hand-held calculators are permitted. Exam results are released in writing as pass or fail (unsatisfactory) only. Numeric grades are not released. Candidates receiving a failing result will be given study suggestions to help prepare to retake the exam.
Application Deadline | Nationwide Test Date |
Friday, January 10, 2025 | Monday, March 3, 2025 |
Friday, April 4, 2025 | Sunday, May 18, 2025 (Credit Congress, Cleveland, OH) |
Friday, May 30, 2025 | Monday, July 21, 2025 |
Friday, September 12, 2025 | Monday, November 3, 2025 |