Third Party Risk Management Practitioner (TPRMP) Certification – Exam Only

by Julie Gaiaschi

Validate comprehensive knowledge of third party risk management fundamentals, frameworks, and best practices. Demonstrate ability to manage the full TPRM lifecycle. Establish credibility and advance expertise for building and maintaining robust TPRM programs.

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Description

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About the TPRMP

The TPRMP Certification is a specialized designation that will:

  • Validate foundational knowledge of third party risk management principles, frameworks, and industry standards.

  • Demonstrate ability to manage the end-to-end TPRM lifecycle, from onboarding and due diligence to monitoring and off-boarding.

  • Equip professionals with practical skills to assess, mitigate, and communicate third party risks effectively within their organizations.

  • Establish credibility and career advancement opportunities for TPRM practitioners building or maturing their programs.

The TPRMP Certification is foundational to achieving success as a third party risk management practitioner.

Who the TPRMP is For

  • TPRM professionals seeking to formalize and validate their knowledge of best practices and frameworks.

  • Risk managers, analysts, or program owners responsible for building or maturing a third party risk management program.

  • Compliance, procurement, or vendor management staff looking to deepen their understanding of TPRM fundamentals.

  • Anyone new to third party risk management who wants to establish a strong, credible foundation in the field.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the TPRMP certification, you must have at least three years of experience in a full-time risk management/analyst and/or cybersecurity-related role. Evidence of work experience must be submitted following a passing grade on your exam.

Substitutions may be obtained for up to one year of work experience. Substitutions may include, but are not limited to:
  • 60 to 120 completed university semester credit undergraduate hours in an information security and/or information technology-related major.
  • A master’s degree in information security or information technology from an accredited university.
  • An active risk management-related certification from an accredited institution.
  • Additional substitutions for work experience will be taken into consideration during the application process and reviewed/approved by the TPRA.
Additional substitutions for work experience will be taken into consideration during the application process and reviewed/approved by the TPRA.

In addition, you must sign and adhere to the Code of Practitioner Conduct when completing your initial application.

Examination Outline

  • The examination is a 150-question, multiple-choice assessment. Questions will include a variety of formats, such as scenario-based, true or false, and choose the best response.
  • The time limit is 3 hours and 14 minutes for the examination process, broken out into the following:
    • 5 minutes to read and sign the NDA
    • 10 minutes to complete the optional tutorial
    • 180 minutes to complete the examination
    • 5 minutes to complete the post-exam survey
  • The examination is a closed-book assessment that will be monitored via an assigned proctor.

Passing Score

  • You must receive an 80% or higher score to pass the TPCRA examination.

Exam Scheduling

  • The examination will be taken in person at a PearsonVue testing facility.
  • Examinations may be scheduled at a day/time that suits you via a PearsonVue location.
  • PearsonVue offers over 5,000 test facilities worldwide and is ADA-compliant. If you have a special request for accommodations, please contact Julie Gaiaschi at julie@tprassociation.org.

Learning Objectives

  1. TPRM Basics & Definitions
  2. Program Planning & Oversight
  3. Pre-Contract Due Diligence
  4. Contract Review
  5. Continuous Monitoring
  6. Disengagement
  7. Continuous Program Improvement

Procedure

  1. Enroll in the course. (Please ensure your name on the application exactly matches your ID, as you will need to present your ID to take the examination.)
  2. TPRA will authorize you through PearsonVue.
  3. PearsonVue will contact you via email to schedule your exam location & date.
  4. Take your exam. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
  5. Submit Work Experience.
  6. Once Work Experience and Exam Results are reviewed and approved, you will be notified of your certification status and receive your official designation.

Course Content

Exam Overview
Module
Exam Authorization
Module
Exam Results & Work Experience
Module
Exam Conclusion
Module

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