GRC Professional (GRCP) Certification FAQ

What is the GRC Professional (GRCP) Certification Exam?

The GRCP certification exam validates the core knowledge, skills and understanding of a GRC Professional for managing and advising on risk, internal controls, critical compliance matters and functions compliance. 

What are skills acquired by taking the GRC Professional (GRCP) Certification Exam?

The GRCP certification exam has been developed to ensure that a candidate possesses a core understanding of –

• GRC processes and capabilities, together with the skills to integrate governance
• Performance management and risk management
• Internal control, and compliance activities.  

Who should take the Exam?

The GRC Professional (GRCP) Certification is suitable for every risk, compliance, internal audit and IT professional. The exam covers awareness and application of concepts found in the GRC Capability Model.

What is the duration of the Exam?

Candidates have 2 hours to complete the exam.

What is the GRC Professional (GRCP) Certification Exam Format?

Yes, the GRCP Exam is an open book exam.

What is the passing score for the Exam?

You must correctly answer 70% of the 100 questions to pass the exam.

How is the result declared for the Exam?

The result is declared immediately after taking the exam. The certificate is immediately available for printing after passing the exam.

What happens if a candidate fails the Exam?

The candidate can retake the exam as many times as required to pass the exam.

Do candidates need to re-certify for the Exam?

No, candidates only need to pass the exam only once.