Apply and learn more at
turnaround.org/certification.
Differentiate Yourself –
Become a CTP or CTA
Showcase your knowledge, integrity, and experience in the corporate
restructuring profession by earning your Certified Turnaround Professional
(CTP) or the new Certified Turnaround Analyst (CTA) designation.
Applicant must demonstrate they have held at least
one of the five positions and completed five of the nine
experiences through three or more individuals.
Professionals holding the CIRA designation may waive
the accounting and finance requirement. Those holding a
JD may waive the law requirement. Those applying for a
CTP as an “Industry Veteran” (12-plus years of turnaround
experience) are not required to sit for the exams.
CTP CTA
Complete application form X X
Pay $295 application fee X X
Provide undergraduate
transcripts/diploma X X
Provide a statement
of qualifications X X
Request three confidential
professional references X X
Meet minimum requirement
of four years of experience X
Confirmation of
experience and position X
Pass Certification Exams** X X
Pass Standards
Subcommittee Review X X
New CTA Designation
The CTA designation was added to
allow those who do not meet the
necessary leadership experience
requirement to still become certified.
A New Streamlined Path
to Become Certified
With recent enhancements, the process
to earn your CTP or CTA is now more
efficient and straightforward. The path
consists of these steps (see table).