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Certification exams

Test sites

While computer testing is gaining popularity, NCC is still committed to giving paper/pencil examinations once a year. 

Paper/pencil testing is done by special test site sponsorship only.  The annual test date for 2011 is September 23, 2011.

To establish a special test site the following criteria must be met:

  • Test site request must be submitted by a postmark date of no later than May 9, 2011.
  • All requests MUST be approved by NCC.
  • A minimum of six (6) persons is required.  Any NCC examination counts toward meeting the person minimum (any mix of core, subspecialty or pretest candidates).
  • Special test sites must provide a testing facility at no charge to NCC.  The testing facility MUST accommodate seating each test taker every other seat.
  • Special test sites must provide proctors at no charge to NCC.  There is a 2 proctor minimum with 1 additional proctor for each 25 test takers.
  • All examination applications MUST be postmarked or submitted online by July 11, 2011.  Applications can be submitted by mail or online.  Mail in applicants must submit an additional $25 mail in fee.  
  • Each application MUST be submitted with individual exam fee payments (check or credit card).  NO group payments will be accepted.
  • If the site fails to reach the required 6 applicants, a refund of the exam fee less the $50.00 application fee will be returned the individuals affected on August 8, 2011.
  • All policies and deadlines apply to special site candidates.  Incomplete applications will be returned and may result in candidates not being allowed to test.

If you are interested in establishing a special test site for 2011, please email Betty Sobala (bsobala@nccnet.org) for more information or complete the form on page 12 of the registration catalog.