FormatPerformance-based (hands-on terminal)
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required. ID must match the name on the exam registration. Acceptable forms include passport, driver's license, or national ID card.
RenewalRequired -- Certifications are valid for 2 years. Renewal requires retaking and passing the exam before expiry. No CE credit option — exam retake is the only renewal path.
Retake PolicyOne free retake attempt is included with the exam purchase. A minimum 12-hour waiting period is required between attempts. The free retake must be used within 12 months of the original purchase.