The Association of Clinical Research Professionals
Exam Preparation
Congratulations on your decision to earn the most recognized and respected endorsement of clinical research competency — ACRP Certification. As you start this important journey in your career, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
This video offers a comprehensive overview designed to help guide you along your journey toward ACRP Certification and discusses suggestions for:
Determining which exam is right for you.
How to prepare for your exam.
The importance of Exam Content Outlines and International Conference on Harmonisation Guidelines.
Beginning July 15, 2026, the ICH E6(R3) Guideline for Good Clinical Practice will replace E6(R2) across all ACRP examinations.
Guidelines
ACRP Certification and Specialty exams are based on the following ICH Guidelines and the Declaration
of Helsinki:
The Examination Content Outline (ECO) serves as the blueprint for each certification exam. Exam questions are developed from the knowledge and tasks defined in the ECO, so reviewing it can help candidates identify topics that may appear on the exam and assess areas where additional preparation may be needed.
The Academy of Clinical Research Professionals, the independent affiliate responsible for developing and administering ACRP’s certification programs, does not require, endorse, recommend, sponsor, nor participate in the development of any exam preparation resources. The exam preparation materials available on this website have been independently developed by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). ACRP strongly discourages the use of any exam preparation resources from external sources.
ACRP Certification Exam Practice Exercise
This online exercise includes 50 multiple-choice questions from retired exam questions, and their correct answers, to help you familiarize yourself with the exam format and sit with confidence during your exam.
This enhanced training course is designed to help clinical research professionals identify gaps in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) knowledge, reinforce critical concepts, and build confidence in applying ICH standards in real‑world settings.
This course serves as a self‑assessment and learning support tool, not a graded exam. You are encouraged to use the results, feedback, and curated resources provided at each level to guide your study approach, address identified knowledge gaps, and support ongoing professional development.