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NCIDQ CQRID RIDE
National recognition yes yes yes
Application fee $160 $50 FREE
Exam fee $835 $650 $875
Study materials $305 $285 FREE
Preparation: - - -
Training mentorship - - FREE
Training workshop - $375 -
STEP $445 - -
IDEP $225 - -
Travel expenses $0-300 +/- N/A N/A
Total Cost $2270 +/- $1,360 $875