Certification Exam

Certification is awarded to individuals who meet eligibility criteria based on experience and who pass an examination covering a broad range of knowledge and skills relevant to their professional practice. Those individuals who achieve ABCGN certification can be recognized by designations used after their names - CGRN.


Online Certification Application

Certification Handbook

Exam Resources

Study Tips

Eligibility Requirements

Deadlines and Fees
Important Dates
Recertification Deadline: December 31, 2012
2012 Spring Examination
Registration Window: December 1, 2011 - February 29, 2012
Registration Window closes at 5:00 pm Eastern Time on February 29
Computer-Based Testing Window
May 1 - 31, 2012
Paper and Pencil Examination
Saturday, May 19, 2012; Phoenix, Arizona