Raiser’s Edge Fundamentals & Professional Certifications For 2018

Ash Elverfeld

"You can use your certification as exemption from Raiser’s Edge instructor-led prerequisite courses for a full three years after certification date." I didn't know that. I'll be updating my certification just for that reason and maybe to see myself get a better score *fingers crossed*.

Keri Barnhart

Is there a steady link to the courselist, like the PDF, somewhere? I'm always having trouble finding a new PDF, and the most recent version (last changed on 5/15/18 with Wendy.Assatourian as the author) takes me to courses that are "outdated", but it's really confusing to navigate through the University site. Thanks!

Mike Adams

Hi Keri!  This link should be stable: https://www.blackbaud.com/files/resources/downloads/Datasheet_Training_Learn_RE.pdf :)

Leah Breglio

Good afternoon!


Are there any types of sample exams or study material to prepare for the Raisers Edge certification exam?

 

Leah Breglio

HI, 

Any sample exams for Raisers Edge fundamentals course?

Mike Adams

Hi Leah! We do not have sample exams. The best study resource would be the handouts from the classes listed as prerequisites for each exam. Have a great week!

Susie Trentham

Could you tell me if the courses need to be followed strictly in the order listed?

Mike Adams

Hi Susie!  The order doesn't matter for the exam itself, but it can matter for registration for some of the courses. The Fundamentals need to be taken in a certain order. The Badge exams vary- some of the courses are pre-requisites for the other course. For example, Optimizing Mail with Segmentation requires Efficient Mail Communications as a pre-requisite, so those would have to follow a certain order. Many courses only require that you take Fundamentals first. As long as you have taken the prerequisite classes, the order doesn't matter when reviewing to take the exam.  I hope that helps!

Jessica Thrift 2

I really hope that I get through the professional certification exams this summer! I have passed the badge exams several times but I always run out of time on  the Big One. 

Karen Gainor

Can you tell me if you have to complete the exam in one sitting or am I able to start- work for 45 min - and complete it the next day?

thank you!

 

Mike Adams

Hi Karen! The exams are all timed. Once the timer begins, you are not able to pause them and come back to them later. Good luck!!

Lora Cowan

This post is very helpful, and I'm working through Fundamentals now.  Bookmarking this post for sure!

Deirdre Crilly

Do any of the classes for the badges provide CFRE credits?

 

Mike Adams

Hi Deirdre!

Most of the classes listed for the Badges qualify for CFRE credits. I recommend checking here for the most up-to-date list of Blackbaud courses that qualify for CFRE credit.

 

Cassondra Farris

Do you have to take the exam each year? I see a 2017 Exam and a 2018 Exam. I have done the 2018 Exam but am wondering if I will need to retake it next year. 

Mike Adams

Hi Cassondra!

You can use your certification as an exemption from Raiser’s Edge instructor-led prerequisite courses for up to three years after the certification date. So, if you took it in 2017, you are good for a while! However, it may be worth taking it again if it is something your organization would want to see as a job performance metric, or just to ensure three-year year credit extends as far out into the future as possible.

 

Michele Thompson 2

I did the fundamentals certification exam last August but I noticed the badge is not showing up on my profile. How do I get it there? I've tried the link you posted but I don't see where to get to the badge. Thank you!

Mike Adams

Hi Michele!

Please reach out to Community@blackbaud.com to sort out your profile badge. They got me squared away when I had an issue earlier.

Bekka Austin 2

Hi Mike, 

My bCRE-pro certification is tied to my login from a previous job and I would like to have it transferred to my new organizational user profile or a personal profile. Is that possible?

Thank you!

Mike Adams

Hey Bekka!

Our Training Help team should be able to help you with this. Please send them an email at traininghelp@blackbaud.com with your contact information, a brief summary of the request, the previous organization(s), and your current organization. 

Jenny Marquardt

Where can I find the certification for RE NXT?  And how is the Master Certification coming along?

Mike Adams

Hi Jenny!

A separate Raiser's Edge NXT Certification is on our roadmap for 2019. A Masters Level certification for Raiser's Edge is under consideration, but we have no specific plans for it at this time.

 

Dianne Wilson

Is there sound with the RE Fundamentals exam?

 

Mike Adams

Hey Dianne! The certification exam does not normally include sound.

Suzanne Hopkins

Where can I get information about in-person training sessions?

Mike Adams

Hey Suzanne Hopkins‍! We offer in-person trainings through regional trainings and private trainings. Let me know if you would like to have someone reach out to you with more information!

 

Suzanne Hopkins

Thanks, Mike. Yes, I would like to discuss some options.

Mike Adams

Hey Suzanne Hopkins‍, I reached out to our Sales team and they will follow up with you within 1-2 business days. Have a great weekend!

Tami Hormell

I have completed (and passed) the fundamentals and all three badges. How do I access the Professional exam?

Mike Adams

Hey Tami Hormell‍, the Professional Badge Exam should be available 24 hours after your last badge exam. Please contact traininghelp@blackbaud.com if it doesn't!