Unrivaled Fexibility
After satisfying a reasonable professional experience requirement, most candidates can expect to complete their CRI Charter or CRI Associate within 12 – 24 months.
The self-directed nature of the CRI Program, and the ability to customize your exam dates (proctored via The Mortgage Bankers Association’s website), brings a level of flexibility that other programs do not match.
Other designations are typically earned over a longer portion of one’s career. For example, the CMB and CCIM require several multi-day core courses taught in a “classroom” setting, in addition to electives and/or other experiences. As a result, working professionals pursuing these designations may invest several years accumulating the credit or points that will ultimately count towards their designations.
Consider the following comparison of your potential time investment to earn the CRI Certification versus other designations.

CMB®

CCIM®
