Certification Exams
Before you plan to take your certification exam, please review the information below to ensure you have completed all requirements.
NOTE: depending on your funder and the exam, you may be required to complete a training or exam prep course prior to taking a certification exam.
| 1. Complete Certification Requirements | 2. Request Access to Exam | 3. Receive Exam Registration Code | 4. Schedule your Exam |
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Pearson VUE is the authorized test delivery provider for these exams. | If you purchased an exam voucher through University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education, request access to your exam here. | University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education will send you a registration code (sometimes referred to as a "voucher") that will allow you to register for your certification exam. | To schedule an exam, go to the Pearson VUE website. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Pearson VUE testing account and schedule your exam. Have your exam registration code ready when scheduling an exam. |
The following exams require that you apply to and receive approval from the certifying organization prior to taking the exam.
| 1. Complete Certification Requirements | 2. Apply to Take Exam | 3. Get Approved to Take Exam | 4. Schedule your Exam |
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Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certifications:
| You must be approved by SHRM before you can take a SHRM exam. See the SHRM Application Process for details. | SHRM will notify you when your application is approved. You will receive an "Authorization to Test" (ATT) letter from SHRM. | SHRM will provide instructions for scheduling your exam. |