The Certified Credit Research Analyst (CCRA™) is a comprehensive global education program designed to give an expert level understanding of credit markets to fresh graduates and experienced professionals. It integrates the fundamentals of financial analysis, credit analysis, rating methodologies, credit strategy and structuring. It offers the tools a candidate needs to occupy key positions in the world of finance, private banking, credit ratings and fixed income domain.
The CCRA™ Certification is offered by Association of International Wealth Management of India (AIWMI).
Benefits
The content of the CCRA™ exam has been designed in consultation with most of the world’s leading credit rating companies and financial institutions ensuring that the course focuses specifically on credit analysis knowledge, thus making it the most sought after exam for graduates and working professionals who aspire to a career in Credit Rating firms, Banking and Strategy.
Regulatory Requirement : CCRA™ certification meets the requirement in areas identified by RBI and communicated by IBA vide their circular no CIR/HR& IR/KSC/2017-18/2602 dated 26th April 2017.
Only Recognized Global Certification in Credit Research: CCRA™ is the only available Credit Specialization across the world with exams being offered in around 180 countries.
Job opportunities: There is no other recognized certification that prepares you better, for employment in the field of bank loans, credit analysis, rating and strategy. CCRA™ will open up these opportunities for you.
Practical Knowledge: CCRA™ will help you deploy the most comprehensive suite of research, data and tools to analyze and monitor credit analysis on individual securities, companies and industries in the market.
One-on-one access to industry-leading analysts, briefings, webinars and teleconferences.
Access to In-depth reports that dissect the credit strengths and weaknesses of individual companies and transactions.
Market savvy: Learn how to analyze accurate, timely and comprehensive sets of data on company financials, industries and deal performance metrics.
Global Analytical Models: Get insights into risk models, to analyze, screen and monitor individual credits and portfolios.
Multiple perspectives from qualitative to quantitative and from market-based views to fundamental analysis – on the credit quality of your portfolio.
Training Calendar:
You can find the upcoming training schedule for CCRA program here
Course Books
CCRA Level 1- https://taxmann.com/bookstore/product/4309-certified-credit-research-analyst-ccra-level-1
CCRA Level 2- https://taxmann.com/bookstore/product/4310-certified-credit-research-analyst-ccra-level-2
AIWMI is offering the CCRA examination on an external, remote-proctored platform. Candidates can schedule an exam by paying the exam fee. Once the exam fee payment is done and exam registration is confirmed, the exam platform sends out the exam link by email to the candidates. Candidates can appear for the exam anytime any day within the next 1 year through this exam link from any place. Candidates need a good internet connection and a functional camera on their PC/ Laptop to appear for this exam.
| Sr. No. | Name of Module | Type of Questions | Test Duration | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Pass Marks (%) | Negative Marking |
| 1 | Certified Credit Research Analyst (CCRA™) |
1 Mark MCQ – 40
2 Mark MCQ-30 |
2 Hrs | 70 | 100 | 50 | Negative marking will be applicable from 1st January 2022 |
| Fee | Regular Mode | Self Study Mode | Exam Mode |
| Registration Fee |
17700 | 5900 | – |
| Exam Fee |
2360 | 2360 | 2360 |
| Total | 20060 | 8260 | 2360 |
| Inclusions | 1. Course book 2. Session notes 3. Live online tutorials 4. Past tutorial session recordings 5. Guest sessions by Thought Leaders 6. Mock test 7. Instructional PPTs 8. Refresher tutorials (3 sessions) 9. Exqualifi Membership- 1 Year 10. Complimentary pass to all AIWMI virtual conferences for 1 year |
1. All tutorial session recordings 2. Session notes 3. MockTest 4. Refresher sessions (3 sessions) |
1. Exam fee for one attempt |