Welcome to Georgia Tech’s Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Study Group!
Our Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Study Group will help to prepare you to sit for the upcoming certification exam, offered by the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC).
Our content is set-up in 11 modules, with additional helpful resources throughout. Most of it is available asynchronously/on-demand (videos, presentation slides, quizzes). Some may prefer to take each of these on a weekly basis, leading up to the upcoming exam window.
With fun-filled topics ranging from the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) to Effort Reporting and Subawards – and almost everything in between, there will surely be something for everyone.
There are also be three live/virtual sessions to debrief and discuss the modules:
- September 13: Modules 1-4
- October 11: Modules 5-8
- October 31: Modules 9-11, Final Discussion
Note: The 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:
- CRA – November 2-16, 2024
- CPRA – February 15 – March 1, 2025
- CFRA – March 1-15, 2025
- CRA – May 10-24, 2025
Note: Completing these 11 modules will not guarantee a passing score on the exam. Individuals should expect to spend additional time preparing for the exam. Special focus and additional time should be allotted in subject areas and concepts where you are less familiar.
Your future in research administration starts here.
Click below to jump into General Information tab to begin to prepare for the CRA exam.
You can also use the navigational headers at the top of the page, noting that the quizzes within the modules are password protected for tracking purposes. Reach out to training@osp.gatech.edu with any questions!