Compared to other available designations, we believe the out-of-pocket costs and minimal out-of-office time required by the CRI Society makes it a compelling value.

Out of Pocket Costs

$    400 – Associate Application & Test Fee
$    500 – Associate Study Materials (Approximate)
$    795 – Charter Test Fee (Includes Study Materials)
$    000 – Travel Expenses for Instruction / Exams
$1,695 – Total Required CRI Costs

$    300 – Optional: CRI Associate Study Guide ($200 for MBAA members)
$    700 – Optional: CRI Associate Prep Course ($500 for MBAA members)
$    250 – Optional: CRI Charter Study Guide ($200 for MBAA members)
$1,250 – Total Optional CRI Costs

Time Out of the Office

1/2 Day - Associate Exam (4 hours, scheduled at your convenience at any H&R Block location)
1/2 Day - Charter Exam (4 hours, scheduled at your convenience at any H&R Block location)
1   Day – Total Time Out of the Office

Compare the CRI Program costs with those of other complementary programs, such as the CCIM, CMB, and CFA.