Designation
Certified Retirement Plan Professional® (CRPP®)
Exemption Application
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for exemption of the Certified Retirement Plan Professional® (CRPP®) designation exam, applicants must be a current holder of the Certified Retirement Services Professional (CRSP) designation and be in good standing with the certification authority of the CRSP.
Application Requirements
CRPP® exemption applicants are required to successfully complete the following:
- Provide evidence of attaining and being current with the CRSP designation.
- Agree to uphold and accept the CRPP® Professional Ethics and Code of Conduct Standards
- Complete the CRPP® exemption application
- Pay the CRPP® exemption application fee of $200.
Application
I hereby apply for Certified Retirement Plan Professional® designation
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Retirement Plan Services Curriculum (CRPP®)
Your Path to Become a CRPP®
Register today and explore our comprehensive curriculum further. It is designed to enhance your expertise and advance your career.
Retirement Plan Services I
Discover qualified plan design, ERISA requirements, and fiduciary responsibilities. Study profit sharing and 401(k) plans. Valuable for retirement professionals and those pursuing the CRPP® designation
Retirement Plan Services II
Examine IRAs, 403(b), and 457 plans. Study complex qualification rules, vesting, and top-heavy regulations. Explore defined benefit structures. Beneficial for advanced professionals and CRPP® candidates. Prerequisite: RPS I.
Retirement Plan Services III
Master advanced topics including SECURE Act, distribution rules, and Modern Portfolio Theory. Develop lifetime income strategies and complex plan management skills. Essential for senior professionals and CRPP certification. Prerequisites: RPS I and II.
Retirement Plan Services Curriculum (CRPP®)
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