Certification Testing

When you complete specified courses or programs, you will be equipped with current and relevant digital skills for the global competitive workforce.  You can earn a credential to validate your skills by completing an industry-aligned certification exam.  The skills, knowledge, and ability you gain from your course or program prepare you for these exams.

Pearson VUE

Pearson VUE delivers certification and licensure tests through the Blue Ridge CTC testing center.  For certifications issued by CompTIA® and Cisco®, students will schedule certifications exams with Pearson VUE.

As a member of CompTIA®, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College will purchase CompTIA® certification exam vouchers for you at a discounted member price.

• Obtain an IT Certification Exam Voucher Order Form from the ‘Forms and Printables’ page or from the Division of Business and Technology (D13 on the main campus). 
• Complete the form and turn it in along with your payment to the Division of Business and Technology, and a voucher number will be requested for you.
• Once you have received your voucher number via email, log on to PearsonVUE to schedule your exam.
• From the homepage, click on the ‘Test Taker Services’ tab at the top of the page. 
• After selecting ‘Information Technology’ from the menu on the left, find your program on the menu on the right. 
• From there, click on the ‘Schedule Online’ or ‘Schedule By Phone’ button and follow the directions.

You cannot register for an exam without your voucher number(s).  You must obtain your vouchers before scheduling your exam.

Certiport

Certiport delivers certification and licensure tests through the Blue Ridge CTC Testing Center.  For Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), and Adobe Certified Associate exams, students will schedule exams with Certiport.

Students wishing to take a Certiport test should first register as a test-taker with Certiport.

• Go to the Certiport website.
• Click on ‘Register’ at the top of the screen.
• Follow the on-screen directions to set-up a user account.

Once you have finalized your registration, log in to purchase testing vouchers online.  The vouchers will be assigned to you electronically within 12 hours of the time you make your purchase.

You cannot attempt an exam without your voucher number(s).  You MUST obtain your voucher(s) before contacting the Testing Center to schedule your exam.

After obtaining a voucher for your exam, schedule a test by contacting the Blue Ridge CTC Testing Center at (304) 260-4380 ext. 2114 or clewis@BlueRidgeCTC.edu.

Prometric

The Blue Ridge CTC Testing Center is not equipped to deliver exams through Prometric, but there are other Prometric testing centers in the surrounding area.  When you schedule your Prometric exam online, you will have the opportunity to choose the testing center located closest to your home. 

Prometric administers Microsoft exams in the Information Technology field.  Certification exams offered include, but are not limited to:

• Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
• Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

Go to the Prometric website to obtain a test voucher and schedule your exam.  You will be prompted to choose your testing site, date, and time, as well as to enter your voucher numbers so no money will be required on the day of the exam. 

Be sure to read the testing center rules and regulations carefully or you may be turned away for non-compliance on the day of the exam.