The CPrac (SA) designation focuses on the practical aspects of compliance and is awarded to candidates who meet the relevant knowledge (evidenced by a qualification) and work experience requirements. In the delivery of this service to you we will be required to collect and process certain personal information. Please read our privacy statement.  

THE REQUIREMENTS: Check if you are eligible!

• Membership
  
• Code Of Ethics
  
• Experience requirements aligned to academic achievement, with a minimum of a matric certificate (NQF4)
  
• Documentation required for the application:
• List of supporting documents
• Portfolio of Evidence (POE) (to be completed and commissioned)

There are now 2 pathways to the CPrac (SA) designation, which is determined by our advisors when they evaluate the POE and supporting documents. , which is the most important step in the application process:

• Board Exam; OR
• Recognition of Prior learning (RPL) - Note you will need to exceed the the minimum work experience to be considered for this pathway. You will also be required to submit additional evidence, supporting documentation / information upon the request of the assessor and / or be available for an interview, if required as part of the Work Experience Portfolio of Evidence. 
• Whichever pathway is selected by the advisor, this will remain your pathway for the duration of your designation journey and may not switch between Board exam and RPL. 

THE PROCESS TO REGISTER FOR THE DESIGNATION

• Step 1 – Register for the designation  
• Step 2 –  Complete and commission the POE, provide supporting documentation and certified copies of qualifications. 
  
• Step 3 - Login to the self-serve platform, choose the CPrac (SA) page tab to Upload your POE & supporting documentation.

• Step 4 – Invoicing of POE assessment & payment required.
  

• Step 5 – POE assessment by advisor. You may be requested to provide additional information, kindly timeously provide this to allow your POE to be assessed. 
• Step 6 a - You will be provided with feedback on which of the two outcomes you qualify for i.e.
  1. You can continue with the RPL process.
  2. You can continue and will need to sit for a Board exam.
• Step 6 b  - Alternatively if the advisor believes you are 'not ready' for either pathway, you will be advised of the gaps, with recommendations to become 'ready'. 

Board Exam channel: See next exam date(s) below
Step 7: You will be invoiced for the Board Exam fee. Click here for more details on the fees payable and terms & conditions.

Step 8: Once payment has been received, you will be sent the material and then booked for the Prep session, Dry-run and the next available Exam Day. 

RPL Channel: RPL applications are processed on an ongoing, monthly basis.

Step 7:  You will be invoiced for the RPL fee and your in-depth assessment of your POE will commence.

• Note: You may be requested for additional information, evidence or an interview as part of this process.

Step 8: Once the assessment is complete, the assessor will advise if you have been found competent to receive the designation.  

If you are found Not yet Competent at the end of the Board Exam or RPL channel, then we can advise on the next steps to be taken regarding acquiring the necessary deficits identified by the advisor / assessors to re-enter the channel you originally were found eligible for: