To find a list of certifications along with exam details click here

To find a list of license testing programs that IAPMO administers, click here.

To see the IAPMO Certification Testing Policies click here

For FLEX Remote exams, please allow at least 5 business days for exam directions to be emailed.  Once you receive these emailed directions you are able to take the exam.  You do not need to schedule a date.  

For In-Person exams, you can schedule as early as 3 weeks out.  To get the date and location you prefer we recommend you register as far in advance as possible.

To register for an exam, click here.

To register for a license exam, click here.

If you are unable to take the exam on the date originally chosen, you must notify IAPMO at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled exam. There is no fee for rescheduling, however, if you do not show up for a scheduled examination and fail to notify IAPMO 24 hours prior, all fees paid will be forfeited.  Please email certifications@iapmo.org

Payment by check or credit card is accepted by IAPMO. Charging examination fees to your IAPMO membership account is not permitted.

For Computer-based exams, candidates will be notified immediately after the exam online.

For Paper exams, candidates will be notified by mail. Credentials will be sent to those that pass and a notice email or letter will be sent to those that fail.

Please allow 3-4 weeks to receive your credentials.

For IAPMO Certifications: Candidates failing to achieve a passing score will be eligible for re-examination as soon as the next examination is scheduled. Re-examination will require the submittal of a new application and the payment of a new fee. There is no limit to the number of times you may take the examinations, however, after the 3rd attempt, the candidate will have to wait three months before applying again. It is recommended that you spend some time studying between attempts.

For License Testing: How quickly a candidate can retake a license testing exams is typically dictated by the local licensing body. Candidates should contact their testing licensing body for their testing requirements and policies. 

Yes. Challenge forms are available from your proctor at examination sites. All challenges and appeals must be submitted in writing. 

IAPMO Certifications are valid for three years. A certificate and a wallet card are both issued at the time of certification. Your wallet card will list the renewal date for your certification.

There are two options for renewing your certification. You can renew by taking a renewal exam OR submitting the appropriate amount of approved CEUS. For more information, see Certification Renewal.

If a certification has been expired for less than 3 years from the original expiration date, candidates can reinstate expired certifications by meeting the CEU requirements for certification renewals AND taking the reinstatement exam. There is an additional reinstatement fee per application to reinstate certifications that are expired ($125 for Members; $175 for nonmembers). Candidates who have been expired for more than 3 years or who cannot meet the CEU and online course requirements will be required to pass the certification exam to become certified. For more information, visit  Certification Reinstatement. 

If you are unsure if you are able to renew or need to pursue reinstatement, please contact certifications@iapmo.org

Please send an email to certifications@iapmo.org to request a copy of your credentials.

To find your certification, search the IAPMO Certified Professionals Directory.

If you would like to update the contact information entered on the application form, you must inform IAPMO in writing via email at certifications@iapmo.org