Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA)–Requirements
To attain the CERA credential, a candidate must successfully complete the requirements shown below*. In addition, candidates who have the Application for Admission as an Associate approved by the SOA Board of Directors will be granted membership as an ASA. Requirements include examinations, an e-Learning module, validation of educational experiences outside the SOA Education system (VEE), and a professionalism seminar.
Candidates have flexibility with regard to the order requirements are completed. Click on any exam/requirement below to go to its home page and learn about any specific eligibility requirements.
Already an FSA or ASA and considering a CERA credential? Learn how.
To see the alternative pathway to the ASA designation or the requirements for the FSA designation, click on the appropriate tab.
*If you are pursuing the SOA's CERA credential, you'll want to read about important upcoming CERA pathway changes.
* Validation by Educational Experience - Candidate must show that subject has been sufficiently covered by university or other coursework