APRA’s Professional Reserve Analyst (PRA) Credential 

APRA’s Professional Reserve Analyst (PRA) credential is earned through a rigorous process which includes demonstrated experience and adherence to APRA Standards. Annually, a PRA must complete 8 credits of continuing education to maintain this credential. Learn more about continuing education here.
PLEASE NOTE:  TO MAINTAIN YOUR PRA STATUS, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 1 SYMPOSIUM EVERY 3 YEARS.

In order to be eligible to apply for the PRA credential, your company must become an APRA member first. Make your company an APRA member here. 

PRA Designation Process:

Please note that this application is very detailed and may take an hour or more to complete. Please plan accordingly.

Online Application

1.     Have the following prepared before beginning the form.

• A list of 50 Reserve Studies based on visual onsite observation that you have completed or were prepared under your supervision
  
• A sample work report, consisting of the individual's actual work, not just a generic sample study (attach and use: Sample Reserve Study Checklist).

• The example study must include component quantities as part of the report. Component quantification is a core reserve study attribute, and as such, must be included within the report.

• Appropriate field experience or education
• Three client references

2.     Fill out the form by clicking "Apply Online" below. Attach appropriate documents where specified, and pay the application fee. Click Submit.

3.     APRA Headquarters will be notified once the form is submitted and will begin the process of reviewing it. Please note due to the detailed application reviewal process it may take up to 60 days for the APRA application review committee to complete the review of your application.

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1. Complete PRA designation application ("Download Individual Application Form" button below) and send to apra@bowermanagementservices.com. 

Please make sure the following attachments are included:

• A list of 50 Reserve Studies based on visual onsite observation that you have completed or were prepared under your supervision
• A sample work report, consisting of the individual's actual work, not just a generic sample study (attach and use: Sample Reserve Study Checklist).
• Appropriate field experience or education
• Three client references

Note: Please do not mail your application - send via fax or as an attachment in an email to apra@teamwi.com.

2. Pay the application fee. 

You must pay the fees before your application will be processed.

• In the event your PRA request is denied, you will be refunded the membership cost minus the application fee of $50.
• Pay by check. If you'd like to use an alternative payment method, please contact APRA Headquarters.

Make check payable to:

APRA
PO Box 61
Collingswood, NJ 08108          

3. Once received with all criteria met, a decision will be made and we will get back to you promptly.