About Our Program
The FCRA Advanced Certificate Renewal Program is intended for US background screening professionals looking to demonstrate a commitment to compliance within their organization. The Advanced Certificate Program is ideal for individuals in compliance or legal roles as well as anyone who regularly deals with compliance issues within their organization such as operations, leadership, and customer service. This course is focused on US background screening and is offered as an online option, consisting of four training webinars and an exam. The content and exam focus on complex and cutting-edge Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliance issues.
One must hold a current FCRA Core Certificate to participate in the Advanced Certificate Program.
One must hold a current FCRA Core Certificate holder to participate in the Advanced Certificate Program.
One must hold a current FCRA Core Certificate holder to participate in the Advanced Certificate Program.
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Program includes 4 Training Webinars followed by an exam.
Renewal Exam Details
Upon completion of the webinar series, participants will have access to a multiple-choice exam. Individuals have two opportunities to pass the exam. A score of 80% must be achieved to pass the exam. The exam must be completed within 60 days of the purchase date. Upon achieving a passing grade, participants receive a certificate valid for two years and can display the relevant certificate logo.
Those who do not pass the exam on their second attempt must re-purchase the program while retaining the Core Certificate. If your Core Certificate expires before you've re-purchased the Advanced Certificate, you will need to purchase and pass the Core Certificate exam before moving forward with the Advanced Certificate.
Those who do not pass the exam on their second attempt must re-purchase the program while retaining the Core Certificate. If your Core Certificate expires before you've re-purchased the Advanced Certificate, you will need to purchase and pass the Core Certificate exam before moving forward with the Advanced Certificate.
Renewal Information
The FCRA Advanced Certificate remains valid for a duration of two years and must be current to apply for renewal. For FCRA Advanced renewal, one must pass the renewal exam by the end of your two-year certificate period.
Individuals are afforded two chances to successfully pass the renewal exam. Should one not achieve a passing score on their second attempt, re-purchasing the program is necessary. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the exam. Completion of the exam must occur within 60 days of the initial purchase date.
Individuals are afforded two chances to successfully pass the renewal exam. Should one not achieve a passing score on their second attempt, re-purchasing the program is necessary. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the exam. Completion of the exam must occur within 60 days of the initial purchase date.
Additional Information
You must hold a current FCRA Basic/Core Certificate to participate in the Advanced Certificate program. You must hold a current FCRA Advanced Certificate to participate in the Advanced Certificate renewal.
To enroll in this course and exam, individuals must possess a PBSA account for logging in and making purchases. Non-members will be guided through the registration process before accessing the order form. It's important not to purchase the exam for another person using your membership account. If the participant lacks PBSA login credentials, they should contact their company's PBSA billing contact to be added to the company profile and registered for the program. Any inquiries can be directed to certification@thepbsa.org.
Maintaining a current email address with PBSA is the responsibility of the certificate holder to ensure receipt of renewal notices.
Please note that this program does not currently qualify for HRCI credits.
PBSA Member Pricing: $190 USD
Non Member Pricing: $265 USD
To enroll in this course and exam, individuals must possess a PBSA account for logging in and making purchases. Non-members will be guided through the registration process before accessing the order form. It's important not to purchase the exam for another person using your membership account. If the participant lacks PBSA login credentials, they should contact their company's PBSA billing contact to be added to the company profile and registered for the program. Any inquiries can be directed to certification@thepbsa.org.
Maintaining a current email address with PBSA is the responsibility of the certificate holder to ensure receipt of renewal notices.
Please note that this program does not currently qualify for HRCI credits.
PBSA Member Pricing: $190 USD
Non Member Pricing: $265 USD
