The Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA®) program advances knowledge gained in the Retirement Plan Fundamentals certificate course. The QKA® program has two parts — Plan Management, and Testing & Compliance — each comprises nine courses, a practice test and a final proctored exam. Candidates who complete the RPF certificate and achieve passing scores on both QKA® exams may apply for ASPPA credentialed membership with the QKA® credential.
This package includes:
- Nine (9) Courses
- Practice Test
- Final Exam
Plan Management Courses
1 CE Credit
1 CE Credit
1 CE Credit
1 CE Credit
1 CE Credit
1 CE Credit
1 CE Credit
1 CE Credit
1.5 CE Credits
This package includes:
- Nine (9) Courses
- Practice Test
- Final Exam
Testing & Compliance Courses
1.5 CE Credits
1 CE Credit
1 CE Credit
1 CE Credit
1 CE Credit
1.5 CE Credits
1 CE Credit
1 CE Credit
1 CE Credit
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Enrollment Instructions:
- Purchase QKA-1 (Plan Management) and/or QKA-2 (Testing & Compliance)
- Go to araeducation.learnupon.com
- Type in your username and password
- Type in the enrollment code for the classroom you wish to attend
Spring QKA-1
Virtual Classroom
Spring2023QKA1Bootcamp
Wed., March 22 | 2 p.m.–2:50 p.m. ET
Part 2:
Wed., April 5 | 2 p.m.–2:50 p.m. ET
Part 3:
Wed., April 19 | 2 p.m.-2:50 p.m. ET
Part 4:
Wed., May 3 | 2 p.m.-2:50 p.m. ET
Spring QKA-2
Virtual Classroom
Spring2023QKA2Bootcamp
Thurs., March 23 | 2 p.m.–2:50 p.m. ET
Part 2:
Thurs., April 6 | 2 p.m.–2:50 p.m. ET
Part 3:
Thurs., April 20 | 2 p.m.-2:50 p.m. ET
Part 4:
Thurs., May 4 | 2 p.m.-2:50 p.m. ET
Fall QKA-1
Virtual Classroom
Fall2023QKA1Bootcamp
Wed., September 20 | 2 p.m.–2:50 p.m. ET
Part 2:
Wed., October 4 | 2 p.m.–2:50 p.m. ET
Part 3:
Wed., October 18 | 2 p.m.-2:50 p.m. ET
Part 4:
Wed., November 1 | 2 p.m.-2:50 p.m. ET
Fall QKA-2
Virtual Classroom
Fall2023QKA2Bootcamp
Thurs., September 21 | 2 p.m.–2:50 p.m. ET
Part 2:
Thurs., October 5 | 2 p.m.–2:50 p.m. ET
Part 3:
Thurs., October 19 | 2 p.m.-2:50 p.m. ET
Part 4:
Thurs., November 2 | 2 p.m.-2:50 p.m. ET
Additional Resources:
First Impressions of the New QKA® Program
Frequently Asked Questions
A typical QKA® works at a recordkeeper, Third Party Administrator (TPA) or consulting group as a client service manager, sales representative, relationship manager, account manager, compliance tester, plan administrator, team leader or other role that interacts daily with the technical aspects of 401(k) plans.
Package |
Price |
|
Plan Management
|
$800 |
|
Testing & Compliance
|
$800 |
Bulk discounts available! For 10+ users, contact Tiffany Hanks at 703.304.1550 Ext. 130
- Three years of experience working in the retirement plan industry
Or (for those with less than three years of industry experience)
Complete the Retirement Plan Fundamentals certificate course - Pass both the Plan Management, and Testing & Compliance final exams
- Apply for the credential
- Apply for ASPPA credentialed membership.
- Pay the ASPPA credentialed membership fee.
- All ASPPA credentialed examinations, including QKA-1 and QKA-2, are delivered through an online proctoring examination system.
- Since the exams are included in the Package purchase, candidates will not be immediately enrolled in their exam. This is to ensure sufficient time to complete the study modules.
- Once ready to enroll in the exam, candidates should do so by clicking ‘Enroll’ on their exam within their Catalog in Learning Activities.
- Candidates will then receive instructions via email to access their exam within the three business days following their enrollment request. Candidates will have three full months following the month of their enrollment to complete their examination.
QKA-2 10 CE