If you did not pass your exam, you may retake it, subject to timing and eligibility rules outlined below.
How Many Exam Attempts Do I Get?
There is no lifetime limit on the number of times you may sit for a CCB exam. You may continue to retest as needed, as long as you follow the required waiting periods and maintain exam eligibility.
Retaking the Exam After a Failed Attempt
You may reapply immediately after receiving your score report.
If you fail two exam attempts within a 180-day period, you must wait 180 days from your most recent exam date before applying again.
If your first two attempts were taken back-to-back (within six months of each other) and you do not pass the second attempt, the 180-day waiting period applies before a third attempt.
Understanding Your Exam Eligibility Period
Your exam eligibility period is 12 months, based on when your qualifying CEUs were earned.
You must sit for the exam before your eligibility period expires.
If your eligibility period is nearing expiration:
You may extend your eligibility by earning 20 new CCB-approved CEUs (minimum of 10 live) within the last 12 months, before your current eligibility expires, and emailing ccb@compliancecertification.org.
Keeping your CEUs current helps avoid submitting a new exam application and paying the full exam fee.
If Your Eligibility Period Expires
If your eligibility expires before you sit for or pass the exam:
You will need to earn 20 new CCB-approved CEUs (minimum of 10 live)
Submit a new exam application
Pay the full exam application fee
Key Takeaways
You may retake the exam as many times as needed
Waiting periods apply after multiple failed attempts
Maintaining current CEUs helps preserve eligibility and reduce costs
Eligibility extensions must be addressed before expiration
If you’re unsure where you stand with eligibility dates or CEUs, logging into your account is a good first step. If questions remain after reviewing your account, feel free to reply and we’re happy to help.