The Association of Clinical Research Professionals

ACRP Certification

With a 30-year legacy, ACRP Certification is the most reputable credentialing program in clinical research. Since 1992, more than 40,000 professionals and their employers have come to trust ACRP Certification as the mark of excellence in clinical research.

Photograph of Jeri Burr“Joining ACRP and becoming certified was the best thing I ever did to jumpstart my career in research and has opened many doors for me.”

Jeri Burr, MS, RN, PED-BC, CCRA, FACRP
ACRP Certified Since 1999

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Start your next career journey by exploring ACRP’s flagship certification and subspecialty credential programs below.

ACRP Certified Professional

ACRP-CP® is a credential formally recognizing clinical research professionals of all types, regardless of their roles or functional activities on the clinical study team.

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Certified Clinical Research Associate

CCRA® is a credential formally recognizing clinical research professionals with experience monitoring and supervising the conduct and progress of clinical trials on behalf of a sponsor.

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Certified Clinical Research Coordinator

CCRC® is a credential formally recognizing clinical research professionals with experience coordinating and facilitating clinical trial activities in adherence to GCP, under the direction of a principal investigator.

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Certified Principal Investigator

CPI® is a credential formally recognizing clinical research professionals with experience as a principal investigator or sub investigator on multiple studies.

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ACRP Medical Device Professional

ACRP-MDP® is a credential formally recognizing clinical research professionals with specialized knowledge in medical device clinical trials. Candidates must be ACRP Certified to sit for this exam.

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ACRP Project Manager

ACRP-PM® is a credential formally recognizing clinical research professionals with specialized knowledge in project management. Candidates must be ACRP Certified to sit for this exam.

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