Upon acceptance of a candidate’s application, the candidate will have 90 days to sit for the examination. A confirmation letter will be sent to the applicant with information on scheduling the examination.

Candidates may sit for examinations as often as desired, although a thirty day wait is required to retake the same examination; in addition to payment of examination fee.

Testing Options

On-line Remote Testing

For candidates with a webcam and audio capabilities, on-line remote testitng is possible. This option is conducted using an on-line conferencing center and allows in flexibility for testing on an 'as available' basis.

Testing Centers

Testing can be offered at a designated testing center as arranged by the ICCP.

DANTES Candidates Only

Military and civilian candidates who are connected with the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) program should apply to take the examination through the regular channels within their respective branch of service. The test control officer will provide information on locations, test center numbers, and financial arrangements.

Testing Center Information

Applicants with Disabilities

The ICCP ensures that no disabled individual is deprived of the opportunity to take the examination. Special testing arrangements may be made provided a request is submitted in writing at least sixty (60) days prior to the examination. A written description of the disability and verification from a licensed physician should be submitted with the application.

Testing Center Regulations

To insure uniform testing procedures:

• Each candidate must present the Confirmation Letter and two forms of identification in order to be admitted to the examination.
• Calculators cannot be used during the examination.
• No test materials, documents or memoranda of any sort are to be taken from the examination room.
• Any irregularities connected with the administration of the examination will be reported to the ICCP. Candidates suspected of giving or receiving assistance will be strictly observed with their names and ID numbers reported to the ICCP.
• The examination will be held only on the day and time scheduled.
• Visitors are not permitted in the examination room.
• Candidates should use their complete names (e.g. John Thomas James, Jr.) on the application and any correspondence concerning the examination.