The Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA®) curriculum tests your ability to use a systematic process to dive deeply into client diagnostics, retirement lifecycle planning, and risk management—and create actionable Retirement Policy Statements.
Preview the RMA® CurriculumThe RMA® certification exam is proctored. You can take it online after you have completed your coursework and capstone.
To complete the RMA exam online, you’ll simply need a stable internet connection—preferably at home to avoid corporate firewall issues—with a webcam and microphone.
You can schedule your online exam when it’s convenient. Online proctors are available 24/7 and there is no extra fee if you schedule at least 72 hours in advance.
The questions on the RMA® exam are multiple choice—a format that enables broad representation of certification information while testing your knowledge and skills at various levels.
Recall questions test your ability to recognize and remember specific facts, generalizations, theories, and principles.
Application questions draw on your ability to use what you know in different situations.
Analysis questions tap into your ability to synthesize what you know and come up with effective solutions, make judgements, or recommend a course of action.
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