Updating the CRA Body of KnowledgeTo ensure that the CRA certification program stays up-to-date and reflects current best practices, RACC periodically conducts a Job Task Analysis (JTA) of the research administration profession. The JTA is critically important to ensure the validity and defensibility of RACC’s examination programs. RACC will use the results to update the test specifications and the Body of Knowledge for the CRA examination. What is a JTA? According to the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.) the Terminology Task Force (2020) defines a Practice Analysis or JTA as a tool used to “identify the performance domains and associated tasks, knowledge, and/or skills relating to the purpose of the credential and to provide a foundation for examination validation.” The JTA involves a survey of current CRAs and other research administrators about their job tasks and the body of knowledge necessary to perform those tasks effectively. The empirical evidence and documentation from the JTA provide the content and test specifications for the CRA certification, demonstrating the profession's scope to the public. Why now? RACC conducted its last CRA JTA in 2018. Industry best practice calls for a JTA every 5 to 7 years. Considering the multitude of changes in research administration, it is time to revisit the results of RACC’s previous study to preserve the content validity of the CRA examination. How can you help? A successful JTA requires many volunteers. A Steering Committee and Task Force comprised of certificate holders representing various years of experience, areas of expertise, institution types, and geographical locations have been established and will do most of the heavy lifting of the JTA. However, we rely on you to provide complete and honest responses to the survey that will be distributed in July 2025. Thank you in advance for helping ensure a successful JTA! Reference: Institute for Credentialing Excellence Terminology Task Force. (2020) Basic Guide to Credentialing Terminology (2nd Edition). Retrieved from https://cdn.fs.pathlms.com/dlN4fVpTeSuZGF2SzXJj Exam RegistrationRACC offers three certification programs:
Register For an exam todayBody of Knowledge Review SessionsRACC also offers Body of Knowledge Review Sessions to help you determine areas where you may need additional study. sign up for an upcoming review session todayUniform Guidance UpdatesThe Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) is actively updating all its materials in accordance with changes to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) announced in April 2024 and effective beginning October 1, 2024. As of July 1, 2025, references to the Uniform Guidance in all RACC exams (CRA, CFRA, and CPRA) and practice exams will reflect the revised guidance. Please note that the following exams will follow the Uniform Guidance prior to the 2024 revisions: CPRA - February 15 - March 1, 2025 Click here to learn moreRecertify Today!RACC makes it easy and convenient to track your contact hours. Find out more about the requirements for recertifying today. Recertify TodayJoin the RACC Mailing ListStay informed! Join the RACC mailing list and receive communications related to research administration, volunteer opportunities, and our quarterly newsletter with updates about RACC, latest news and industry updates, job opportunities, and more. VIEW THE Latest QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERView our past newslettersResearch Administrator DirectoryFind an active certificant or verify you passed your exam by accessing the directory. Access the directoryVolunteer OpportunitiesRACC offers many volunteer opportunities for certificant holders to participate in the RACC organization. These opportunities can count towards the required contact hours for recertification. Learn more about Volunteer opportunitieslearn more about how to earn contact hours
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