Applying for a Test: Scheduling, Payment, and Confirmation
What is a testing window?
NICET's examination is administered at a computer-based testing center operated by Pearson VUE. Upon purchasing the exam, you will be issued a 6-month testing window to schedule an exam date and time.
Can I schedule two exams during the same day?
Yes. When scheduling your exams with Pearson VUE, you may schedule multiple exams for the same day, depending on the time slots available.
When will I get authorization for my exam?
After paying for your exam online, your authorization will be emailed to you within 24 hours. Once you schedule an exam date and time, your confirmation of scheduling will come from Pearson Vue. If you have not received your test authorization, please contact NICET.
Can I take my exam if I do not have my confirmation?
Yes, but you must bring TWO forms of identification with you to the testing center. One must be a current official government issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, etc. Digital IDs are not acceptable.
Can I reschedule an exam date?
Rescheduling your NICET exam has never been easier, and in most cases, does not incur any additional fees. Additional fees may apply if rescheduling is attempted within 24 hours of the appointment time, the eligibility window expires, or there is less than 24 hours until the eligibility expires.
The best way to reschedule your exam is to login to your NICET account and click “Schedule" in the left side navigation, then “Schedule with Pearson VUE” for the exam you want to reschedule.
Click the exam name to view the appointment, then “Reschedule” on the right side of the screen.
Caution: Just like the original scheduling process, there are several screens, agreements, and confirmations. The process is not complete until you click the “Confirm Reschedule” button, see the notice “Your Appointment is Rescheduled”, and receive a confirmation email directly from Pearson Vue. Taking a screenshot of this process is not acceptable. Failure to complete the process and missing your appointment does incur a rescheduling fee.
You may also call Pearson VUE at 1-866-880-0048 to reschedule. However, significant wait times can occur.
Candidates who are testing using the online remote proctored (OnVue) option may reschedule their appointment date/time right up until their appointment without incurring additional fees. Just follow the same process as detailed above.
If you need to reschedule under the 24-hour mark, or after your eligibility window expires, email your request to test@nicet.org. We will then inform you of the rescheduling process. Please provide your name as it appears in your candidate account and your NICET ID.
How much will my exam cost?
The current examination fees can be found on NICET's Fees page.
If my employer paid for my exam, but I'm leaving the company, can I cancel the exam and have the money refunded?
If an exam date was scheduled, then the fees will not be refunded. If no test date was scheduled, then monies will be issued back to the payment method used minus the processing fee. NICET will not be responsible for notifying you that your employer has transferred your exam fee to another employee; you must contact your former employer.
Can I arrange a special local test for our group?
For information about opening up a new test center and arranging for a proctor, please email test@nicet.org.
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