Register for an Exam

Registration is currently closed. Exams will resume in January 2026, with registration opening this December. Keep an eye on our eblasts for when it opens back up. 

We know some of you may be disappointed that there is such a large break between exams right now. Since it is a legislative year and these exams are open book, our team needs time to update the deskbooks, the study guides, and the actual exams. We will have three (3) testing periods next year though, so don't fret, there are still opportunities on the horizon.

Retesting: You may only attempt each certification exam once per testing period. Retests for the same exam will not be permitted during this window.

However, if you are taking the Level 1 exam and pass, you are eligible to register for the Master exam during the same testing period. You will receive your exam results no later than Monday morning of each week, so you’ll know in time to register for the Master exam if eligible.

Pros to this option: If you register to take the exam online, you can schedule the exam at your convenience. For example, you can schedule the exam for 8:00 a.m. or 8:00 p.m., on your work computer or home computer. 

Things to consider: You must have a computer with microphone, camera, and Google Chrome browser. 

In-person exam registration is currently closed. Exams will resume in January 2026 with registration opening this December. Keep an eye on our eblasts for when it opens back up. 

We know some of you may be disappointed that there is such a large break between exams right now. Since it is a legislative year and these exams are open book, our team needs time to update the deskbooks, the study guides, and the actual exams. We will have three (3) testing periods next year though, so don't fret, there are still opportunities on the horizon.

You can schedule to come to TJCTC's office at 1701 Directors Blvd. Suite 530, Austin, TX to take the exam. You can take the exam with pencil and paper or online, via a TJCTC laptop. 

Pros: We will set-up the technology for you. 

Things to Consider: You will need to travel to Austin and TJCTC cannot provide a hotel room. You will have to schedule with TJCTC staff, based on our availability. 

To register for this option, email Darby at d_s520@txstate.edu

If you register to take the exam online: 

After we confirm that you are eligible to take the exam, you will receive an email from us with further instructions. Then, you can create an account in the exam software, test out your computer to make sure it's features will work, and either immediately take the exam or schedule for a date in the future. This email can take up to 3 days to receive. 

Please note: Registration is open now but you won't be able to take the exam until May 19th, so you will not receive an email from us until then. 

We also have a guide outlining the steps to access Canvas, but you will not be able to log-on to Canvas until we add you to the exam which can take up to 3 business days. 

Testing Guide

If you register to take the exam in-person at our office: 

After you send Darby an email at d_s520@txstate.edu, you will receive a reply back within a few business days. Then, TJCTC will coordinate a time that will work for both you and us and send you a follow-up email with details.