Certificate and licensure exams
The University of Idaho Testing Center offers a range of certification and licensure exams for students, employees and community members. Available certification and licensure exams include:
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Online scheduling is available for most exams (placement, language certification, U of I courses, ISI and EO). We do not schedule appointments for exams over the phone or by email.
American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)
Delivered through Scantron, both of these personal trainer certification exams are offered on Wednesdays.
Learn more about or schedule an ACE/WOCNCB exam.
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
The BACB exam is offered select weekday mornings during specific windows.
Learn more about or schedule a BACB exam.
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
The BCSP exam is offered select weekday mornings during specific windows.
Learn more about or schedule a BCSP exam.
General Education Development (GED)
The GED exam is offered to those who do not have but wish to obtain a certificate equivalent to a high school diploma, a common requirement among colleges and employers.
The test includes four subjects: science, social studies, mathematical reasoning and reasoning through language arts. It is possible to take one subject test at a time. If you are under 18, you will need to begin the registration process then fill out a Youth Waiver Form and submit it in-person to our Testing Center or via email to TestingCenter@uidaho.edu. Allow one to two days to process and unlock your account so you can continue with the registration process.
If you are a resident of a different state and under 18, a testing administrator from that state will need to unlock your account first, though you can still test at our testing site.
Learn more about or schedule a GED exam.
Microsoft Excel Certification
The Microsoft Office Specialist Excel certification exam is offered at the Testing Center at the discounted rate of $85, which includes the option for one retake should it be necessary. Retakes need to be taken within the same semester as the first initial exam.
Schedule a Microsoft Excel Certification exam.
National Council of Engineers for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
The NCEES exam is offered select weekday mornings during specific windows.
Learn more about or schedule a NCEES exam.
PGA Certifications
These certification exams are offered on Wednesdays.
Learn more about or schedule a PGA Certification exam.
PRAXIS
PRAXIS tests are part of a certification process required for future teachers by many states and professional licensing organizations. PRAXIS exams are offered select weekday mornings during the academic year.
Learn more about or schedule a PRAXIS exam.
STAMP-Language Proficiency Certification
One of the requirements for a degree in several of the Modern Languages offered at U of I is the Avant STAMP (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) exam, which also serves as a certification in language proficiency. The exam includes assessment of reading, writing, listening and speaking in a variety of languages; results can be used to qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy. Your $70 registration for a STAMP exam comes with three-hours testing time included. STAMP exams are untimed, additional time after three-hours will be charged at $10 per additional half hour. Keep in mind that your exam may not extend past 4:30 p.m.
STAMP exams may be taken at any NCTA-certified testing center. You will need to contact the center you wish to take the exam at to ensure they are able and willing to proctor your exam. You must also contact the U of I Testing Center to arrange to have the necessary information sent to the non-U of I NCTA-certified testing center before the day of your exam. This process may take up to one week to complete. You are responsible for any charges incurred by the non-U of I NCTA-certified testing center.
Schedule your STAMP-Language Proficiency exam.
Transportations Security Administration (TSA)
TSA tests are offered on select Wednesdays. Registration for this exam takes place during the TSA application process.