Certification Exam Handbook

This Examination Handbook has been published to help you through the examination process. You can make the process easier for yourself by following these easy steps:

  1. Read through the entire handbook before beginning. Reading through the handbook completely will help you become acquainted with the process and will help to prevent errors.
  2. Discard all previous handbooks and forms.
  3. Follow all instructions in the handbook carefully.
  4. Submit your materials online by the appropriate deadline.

Certification Handbook

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