Pearson VUE Test Administrator certification program

PEARSON VUE IS RESTORING VALUE TO CERTIFICATION

Pearson VUE took a bold step in our comprehensive plan to restore the value of IT certification. This initiative addresses a
growing threat to the value of IT certification by introducing a series of strategic security enhancements designed to
safeguard customers intellectual property and preserve the integrity of the testing process. Collectively, these measures will
provide a strong deterrent to those that would attempt to steal test items, engage in proxy testing, or otherwise cheat the
system. Moreover, they will aid Pearson VUEs security team in detecting and taking action against those individuals who
engage in misconduct.
All Pearson VUE test centers are required to have the ability to take digital photos and capture digital signatures
of candidates during the admissions process. This will require the purchase of a digital web camera and digital signature
pad. Pearson VUE will provide you with comprehensive training, as outlined on the following pages.
Once you have completed the training outlined in this document, you will know how to use the equipment and understand the
policies and procedures.
CERTIFICATION: TEST ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Pearson VUE requires that all Test Administrators are certified to deliver exams, which requires that you take a certification
exam.
RECERTIFICATION
In addition to becoming certified, Pearson VUE requires all Test Administrators to become recertified annually. Each calendar
year, at a time specified by Pearson VUE, you will need to recertify and take the exam required to meet the recertification
requirement.

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TRAINING PLAN AND TIMELINE
Your training will take place in 3 phases:
Phase I: Self-study training courses
Phase II: Complete the Pearson VUE Test Administrator certification exam via the Pearson VUE Testing System
Phase III: Complete pre-activation tasks and participate in a pre-activation call with Pearson VUE
TRAINING DETAILS
Phase I, Self-Study
Prerequisites: None
Location: At your test center
Time to complete: 1-3 hours
As part of your initial training, you should review the following documents. All documents are located on the Pearson VUE VSS
website at vss.pearsonvue.com by clicking on Downloads.

Important Note: In order to access these materials, you will need a username and password to access the VSS website. If
you do not have a username and password, please contact your local technical support technician assigned to installing your
equipment or Pearson VUE to assist you.

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Located on the VSS Website under Downloads
PVTC TUTORIAL_SiteMgr AdmsMgr DelMgr
https://vss.pearsonvue.com/getFile.cfm?id=1HQ49EAAD22688A8EB916B5F75E5220F15FMLSeusAw%3D%3D&DocType=Traini
ng%20Module%20Player&fileID=5837
PVTC TUTORIAL_Using Registration Manager
https://vss.pearsonvue.com/getFile.cfm?id=1HQD1A33117C10653BF64103FC2A4FD2D53MLSeusDQ%3D%3D&DocType=Traini
ng%20Module%20Player&fileID=5839
PVTC TUTORIAL_Admissions
https://vss.pearsonvue.com/getFile.cfm?id=1HQB832FC2F03007EAAB2AB724EF392E822MLSeusAg%3D%3D&DocType=Trainin
g%20Module%20Player&fileID=5836
Test Center Security
https://vss.pearsonvue.com/getFile.cfm?id=1HQF3579A9CDE9E81462E6306272A667610MLT%2BOtBg%3D%3D&DocType=Tra
ining%20Module%20Player&fileID=3022
VSS Website
https://vss.pearsonvue.com/getFile.cfm?id=1HQ22FE1A413A6D8DEB2C94FE637829C7ABMLT%2BOuDQ%3D%3D&DocType=Tr
aining%20Module%20Player&fileID=3019
In addition to these materials, the Policies and Procedures Guide for Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centers is the main resource
to help you prepare for recertification. https://vss.pearsonvue.com/VSSUtilities/On_Line_TestCenterGuide.cfm
You must complete the materials listed above before participating in Phase II certification. If the Pearson VUE trainer
determines that you have not completed or understand the Phase I materials, he or she will reserve the right to postpone
activation of your test center.

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Phase II, Certification

Pre-requisites: Phase I training
Where: At your test center
Time to complete: 1-2 hours
After reviewing the materials noted in Phase I, take the following exam to complete your Test Administrator certification. You
are permitted to use any reference materials necessary when you take the exam.
Client: VUE Testing
Exam: Pearson VUE Admin Cert Exam A: Standard
This exam is located in Registration Manager under the VUE Testing client. If you need assistance scheduling the exam, please
refer to the following document:
https://vss.pearsonvue.com/getFile.cfm?id=1HQ6369EFD257886E575515C213ECBA6238MLTuCtBg%3D%3D&DocType=Trainin
g Documents&fileID=2322
Phase III, Pre-activation training review call with Pearson VUE
Pre-requisites: Phase I training; pre-requisite tasks, certification, equipment installed; Pearson VUE may request that you
schedule a TDFT 7 or TDFT 9 to review during your call.
Where: At your test center, via the telephone; you may need to use the computer at your test center that has Site Manager
and Admissions Manager and the equipment installed.
Time to complete: 15-20 minutes
During this call, you will review highlights of the training materials with Pearson VUE and have the opportunity to ask questions.

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