General Information & Scheduling Details ~ Pearson VUE

Software Certifications has selected Pearson VUE, as its partner for the administration of certification examinations worldwide starting in 2013. Candidates will be able to schedule their certification exam via the internet and take it at a Pearson VUE Testing Center in their hometown, in or outside of the United States. All exams at Pearson VUE Testing Centers will be computer-based. About Pearson VUE Pearson VUE delivers millions of high-stakes tests a year across the globe for clients in the licensure, certification, academic admissions, regulatory, and government testing service markets. It boasts the world's leading test center network, with over 5,000 test centers in 175 countries, 230 of which are fully-owned and operated Pearson Professional Centers. Pearson Professional Centers utilize a patent-winning design, which was created specifically for high-stakes testing and offers a carefully controlled, consistent testing environment.

Examination Availability Worldwide

With the move to Pearson VUE Testing Centers as its partner for the administration of certification examinations worldwide there will no longer be a fixed  schedule posted with dates / locations as in previous year.               Exams are offered daily at Pearson VUE Testing Centers and seats for the exams are based on availability at each site which depends on when you are planning to schedule an exam. The farther out you attempt to schedule an exam the better the chances are of finding a seat  so plan accordingly.               As a general rule most Pearson VUE Testing Centers are open Monday - Friday, however in some locations that may vary. The majority of test centers are open in the morning and late afternoon and a handful have opted to stay open on the weekends.               Waiting until the last minute to try and schedule an exam is not recommended, especially if your application is about to expire as there is no guarantee you will be able to find a seat at a center before the application does expires. If you are unsure of the application expiration status email [email protected].

Attention Candidates

Scheduling / Testing for the following certifications is NOW available through                 ( CASQ - CSQA - CAST - CSTE - CABA - CSBA - CMST)

Pearson VUE Testing Centers

The remaining certification exams will become available in the second & third quarters of 2013. If you have any questions please feel free to email us at [email protected].

STEP 1:

Starting the Scheduling Process

Candidates planning on taking a CASQ - CSQA - CAST - CSTE - CABA - CSBA - CMST certification exam at a Pearson VUE Testing Center must first complete the application process online through the Customer Service Portal and  then pay the application fee before they can start the scheduling process.               Once the fee has been paid candidates MUST follow the instructions below.

Go to the My Examination page of your Customer Portal account. NOTE:   If there is a "Scheduling Instructions"                 link then click for details on how to proceed. Click on the Continue to Scheduling link. Click on the Pearson VUE tab at the bottom of the page. Click the Assign Pearson VUE ID tab. Click the Exit tab. REQUIRED - Send an email to [email protected] and request to have your P-VUE ID information forwarded to Pearson VUE. NOTE:                 You will NOT be able to continue to STEP 2 - 4 until this has been completed and you have received confirmation via email from Software Certifications that your information is being forwarded to Pearson VUE.

STEP 2:

Pearson VUE - Web Account Created

After your examination eligibility is sent to Pearson VUE you will receive  a Software Certification Web Account Created email from Pearson VUE in 24 hours. The email will contain your user name and temporary password. After receiving the email follow the instructions below to access your account. Go to Pearson VUE Click on sign in - Access your account. From the list select Information Technology (IT) and then Software Certifications (Administered by QAI). Enter your User Name and Password that you received via email and click Sign In. Create your new Password and Submit. Complete the Security Question and Submit to complete the process. If you have not received your Software Certification Web Account Created email after 48 hours contact us via email at [email protected].

STEP 3:

Pearson VUE - Authorization to Test

After your examination eligibility is sent to Pearson VUE you will receive a Software Certifications Authorization to Test Letter email from Pearson VUE in 24hours. This email will contain information including exam rules, authorized dates (beginning / ending dates) in which you can schedule your exam, and scheduling instructions.                 If   the details of your authorization are incorrect, please contact [email protected] immediately.

STEP 4:

Scheduling an Examination

To schedule a CASQ - CSQA - CAST - CSTE - CABA - CSBA - CMST certification exam at a Pearson VUE Testing Center a candidate MUST first have completed Step 1: Starting the Scheduling Process mentioned above. Have completed STEPS 1 - 3. Go to Pearson VUE Click on sign in - Access your account. . From the list select Information Technology (IT) and then Software Certifications (Administered by QAI). Enter your User Name and Password and click Sign In. From your Home page you will find the list of Pre-approved Exams you are eligible to take. Click on the exam you want to schedule. Click Schedule this Exam. Click Proceed to Scheduling. Exams sites will be listed based on your account contact information. Select the Check box for the location you want to schedule with and hit Next. Select the Date and then Time. Confirm the information and hit the Proceed to Checkout if acceptable. To change click on either the Change Appointment or Test Center links. Confirm the Personal Information and click Next. Review the Policies, click the Check Box and click Next. Confirm your appointment details and click Submit or Cancel Order. Print the Exam Summary.

Locating a Pearson VUE Testing Center

To locate a Pearson VUE Testing Center for a CASQ - CSQA - CAST - CSTE - CABA - CSBA - CMST Examination ONLY follow the instructions listed below.                Go to Pearson VUE Click on locate - Find a Test Center. From the list select Information Technology (IT) and then Software Certifications (Administered by QAI). Enter the required Search Criteria and then click the Search Button. All available Pearson VUE Testing Centers will be listed.

Confirm an Appointment

To confirm a schedule appointment with Pearson VUE follow the instructions listed below.     Go to Pearson VUE Click on sign in - Access your account. . From the list select Information Technology (IT) and then Software Certifications (Administered by QAI). Enter your User Name and Password and click Sign In. On the Home page and your scheduled exam will be listed in the Upcoming Appointments section. Click the link for the exam scheduled to view Appointment details.

Rescheduling / Canceling a Scheduled Examination

To Reschedule / Cancel an existing appointment follow the instructions below.     Go to Pearson VUE Click on sign in - Access your account. . From the list select Information Technology (IT) and then Software Certifications (Administered by QAI). Enter your User Name and Password and click Sign In. Click the link for the exam scheduled from the Upcoming Appointments section. Review the Reschedule / Cancel policies before continuing. Click on the Reschedule / Cancel link and follow the instructions.

Admission Policy

We ask that you arrive at the test center 30 minutes before your scheduled   appointment time. This will give you adequate time to complete the necessary   sign-in procedures. Please be prepared to show two forms of ID. One must be an   unexpired Government issued photo ID (i.e. passport, driver’s license) and a   secondary ID that must contain your signature (i.e. credit / debit card, social   security card). If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for your appointment,   you may be refused admission. No personal items may be taken into the testing room. This includes all bags,   books not authorized by the sponsor, notes, phones, pagers, watches and   wallets. IMPORTANT:   The name entered into the Customer Portal and Your Pearson VUE web account  must match that of the ID being presented during check-in at Pearson VUE. If they do not match you will NOT be granted entrance.   转载：http://www.softwarecertifications.org/qai_pearson_vue.htm#p_vue