| Category | Question | Answer |
| Certification | How long are certifications good for? | Your initial certification and re-certification periods are good for three years. |
| Certification | Do I need to pass the Associate Level certification test prior to taking the Senior Level Certification Test? Or pass the Senior Level Certification Test prior to taking the Master Level Certification Test? | No, you can take any level certification test at any time. However, it is recommended that you are sure you are prepared to take the advanced level tests. It is recommended that you have at least 5 years experience prior to taking the senior level test and 10 years experience prior to taking the master level test. |
| Testing | Are there any study materials, syllabus, or courses available for your certification tests? | Our tests are constructed to test Real World knowledge gained experience and education, not book knowledge. However, terminology, theory, and some practice questions may be found in many industry related books. You will find a list of subjects that will be covered on the test on the web pages that describe each certification. |
| Testing | What is the format of the certification tests? | Questions on the certification test are mostly multiple-choice. Some tests have a few true/false questions. |