In-Person Examinations
The CESP examination is a multiple-choice examination delivered via multimodalities, including computer-based testing at testing sites across the US and Online Proctored (OLP) Exams through Kryterion Testing Network centers.
The CESP examination is also administered through Hosted Exams. Interested in hosting an examination? Learn more by clicking the article at the bottom about Hosted Exams!
The examination is given in English only.
In-person examinations are held at Kryterion owned testing centers across the United States year-round.
All testing centers have social-distancing protocols in place and are taking extra measures to ensure cleanliness and safety.
Testing centers will provide you with a computer, have a reliable internet connection, and will have the software downloaded to the computer. While in-person proctoring does not allow you to take the exam from your home or office, it is a reliable and safe option.
What to Expect on Exam Day
To provide a fair and consistent environment for all candidates, the exam is delivered using standardized procedures and following strict security protocols.
Should you have any difficulties with testing centers once you arrive to sit for your examination, please reach directly out to us at cesp@apse.org. We will work to address the issue.
As an exam candidate, you must present two different forms of identification. At least one of those identification documents must be a government-issued “photo” ID. Please visit Kryterion’s website for more details about the ID required for onsite proctoring, link:
https://kryterion.force.com/support/s/article/What-Type-of-Identification-Must-I-Bring-to-the-Testing-Center?language=en_US
Inclement Weather:
In rare cases, weather or an emergency forces a test center closure. If this happens you can reschedule your examination with Kryterion. Contact them for assistance here, Link:
https://kryterion.force.com/support
Accommodations are Not Provided:
For candidates whose approved accommodations are not provided during your examination please email cesp@apse.org or call APSE staff immediately to report this. We will work to get your examination rescheduled as quickly as possible with the approved accommodation(s).
Please note that Kryterion staff and proctors are not able to make changes or approve accommodations.
Missed Appointment
Your registration will be invalid, you will not be able to take the examination as scheduled, and you will forfeit your examination fee if you:
- Do not reschedule your appointment with Kryterion at least 72 hours before the scheduled examination,
- Do not appear for your examination appointment,
- Appear after examination start time, or
- Do not present proper identification and letter of authorization when you arrive for the examination.