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Certification in Risk Management Assurance

STAND OUT AS A TRUSTED RISK ADVISOR WITH THE CRMA CERTIFICATION

 


The Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) is designed for internal auditors and risk management professionals responsible for risk assurance, governance, quality assurance, and control self-assessment. It validates an individual’s ability to evaluate the dynamic components of an organisation’s governance and enterprise risk management processes and deliver valuable assurance and advisory services.


Earning the CRMA demonstrates your expertise to deliver assurance on core business processes, advise stakeholders on risk concepts, and conduct quality and control self-assessments.

 

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW


Candidates have two years from the date of acceptance into the programme to complete all three exam parts and meet the exit requirements.

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS   EXIT REQUIREMENTS
Highest Education Obtained   Valid Photo ID   Work Experience Required Passing of all exam parts   Work Experience Required
Master’s Degree
(or equivalent)		   X   See Exit Requirement X   1-year experience in IA or equivalent fields*
Bachelor’s Degree
(or equivalent)		   X   See Exit Requirement X   2-year experience in IA or equivalent fields*
Active Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) holder   X   See Exit Requirement X   5-year experience in IA or equivalent fields*^
Other Experience 
(E.g., High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree, GCE A Levels or equivalent) 		   X   5-year experience in IA or equivalent fields*^ X    

* Experience can be in any of the following: Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Audit/Assessment/Disciplines, Compliance, External Audit, Internal Control. 
^ Two out of the five required years of experience must be within the past three years.

 

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW


Candidates have two years from the date of acceptance into the programme to complete the exam and meet the exit requirements.

 

EXAM FEES 

 

DESCRIPTION   Member
(US$)		   Non-Member
(US$)
Application Fee   100   220
CRMA Exam   465   610

The fees indicated exclude GST. Singapore’s prevailing GST is payable by individuals. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

 

EXAM FORMAT 
 

The CRMA exam consists of 125 questions, split evenly between multiple choice, and open ended questions. Candidates must complete the exam within 2.5 hours. 

 

 

USEFUL RESOURCES

 

 

COMPUTER-BASED TESTING 
 

The CRMA exam is available through computer-based testing, allowing you to schedule exams throughout the year at more than 500 locations worldwide. You can sit for exams at any IIA-authorised PearsonVUE testing centre worldwide, regardless of whether the testing centre is located in your hometown or country. To locate the testing centres closest to you, visit the PearsonVUE website. 
 

In Singapore, the IIA-authorised PearsonVUE testing centres are located at:
 

NTUC LEARNINGHUB PTE LTD   PEARSON PROFESSIONAL CENTERS   RELC EXAMINATIONS BUREAU
NTUC Trade Union House
73 Bras Basah Road
Level 3, Room 3J
Singapore 189556		   51 Cuppage Road
#05-02/03/04
Singapore 229469		   30 Orange Grove Road
Level 8
RELC Building
Singapore 258352

 

Starting 28 May 2025, all exams will be available only at test centres to enhance exam security and ensure a consistent testing experience for all candidates worldwide. Click here to view the FAQs on this transition.

 

APPLYING FOR YOUR CRMA PROGRAMME


STEPS:

1. Prepare the required documents and information.

2. Log in to the Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS).

  • First-time users who are IIA Singapore members: Please click RESET under Forgot your password? to activate your account.

  • First-time users who are non-members: Please click CREATE ACCOUNT under Don’t have an account yet? to create a new account. 

  • Existing CCMS users: Please proceed to register for a new programme (see Step 4) or schedule an exam (see Step 8). 

3. For IIA Singapore members: Please check that your membership status is correctly displayed in your profile before proceeding to the next step.

4. On the CCMS Home page, select APPLY FOR NEW CERTIFICATIONS. Click on Apply for Certification in Risk Management Assurance. Complete the required information and declaration, upload your Proof of Education and Proof of Identification, and declare if special accommodations are required. This step must be completed within 90 days of application. Click SUBMIT.

5. Pay for the application fee by credit card on CCMS. Credit card payment is the only mode of payment for IIA Singapore members. 

6. To complete the Experience Verification component, key in the required fields and click SUBMIT. The verification is done electronically via CCMS and can be completed anytime within the 3-year programme validity.

7. After document approval by the Certifications Team, you will receive an email from IIA Global confirming your application. You can then register for the exam.

8. Complete the payment for the exam registration fee on CCMS. Your exam status will update to Registered. The system will also allow you to schedule or extend your exam window. The "Authorisation to Test" allows you to schedule and sit for their exam within a window period of 180 days. 

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

All new candidates must submit the following:

  • Proof of Identification – NRIC, FIN or Passport.

  • Proof of Education

    • Copy of the candidate's degree or official transcripts; or 

    • Letter from university confirming degree; or

    • Letter from evaluation services confirming degree level. 

  • Experience Verification – to be verified by a supervisor or CIA/CRMA-designated colleague.