Why Become a Certified Research Administrator?
Learn about the benefits of becoming a CRA, requirements and study materials from the Research Administrators Certification Council.
Program Overview
USC’s CRA Study Hall is a learning program designed to support eligible research administrators at USC in preparing for the nationally recognized Certified Research Administrator exam.
This program helps participants navigate the comprehensive body of knowledge covered on the exam while providing a collaborative space to share expertise and insights. The sessions will guide participants on the exam format and content areas, cover the content domains, and provide practice exams and other resources such as weekly study materials and online Quizlets and flashcards.
Program Length: 13 sessions beginning on August 5
Session Type: Live virtual sessions, Tuesdays from 12 - 1:15 p.m.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the CRA Study Hall, research administrators must fall under one of the following Research Administrator Certification Council eligibility requirements:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree and three (3) years of professional experience in research administration or sponsored programs administration.
- OR an Associate’s degree and five (5) years of professional experience in research administration or sponsored programs administration.
- OR no degree and six (6) years of professional experience in the research administration
or sponsored programs administration.