How to identify PECB Resellers
PECB provides its Partners special logos that are published on their website in order to reveal the partnership with PECB and level of business cooperation. To visually communicate the collaboration with more than 2,000 partners worldwide, PECB has created five different versions of Reseller Certificates:...
September 14, 2021
How to decide which certification is right for me
Each PECB certification has specific education and a set of experience requirements. To determine which credential is right for you, verify all eligibility requirements for the various certifications and your professional needs.
September 14, 2021
How to prepare for the exam
All certification candidates are responsible for their own study and preparation for the certification exams. No specific set of training courses or curriculum of study is required as part of the certification process. Likewise, completing a training course or program of study will significantly enhance...
September 14, 2021
How to schedule an Exam
To schedule an exam, candidates have two options: a) Contact one of our resellers who provide PECB training courses and exam sessions. To find a training course provider in your region, please follow this link: Active Resellers. The PECB training course schedule is also available...
September 14, 2021
How to take a PECB exam
Candidates are required to arrive/be present at least 30 minutes before the exam starts. Candidates who arrive late will not be given additional time to compensate for the late arrival and may even be denied to enter the exam. Candidates are required to bring a...
September 14, 2021
How to receive my Exam Results
Exam results will be communicated via email within a period of three to eight weeks from the exam date for essay-type exams, two to four weeks for multiple-choice paper-based exams, and instantly for online multiple-choice exams. There will be no exact grade included in the...
September 14, 2021
How to apply for Certification
All participants who successfully pass their certification exam (or an equivalent accepted by PECB) are entitled to apply for the PECB credentials they were examined for. Specific educational and professional requirements will need to be fulfilled in order to obtain a PECB certification. Candidates are...
September 14, 2021
How to maintain my Certification
PECB certifications are valid for three years. To maintain the certification, candidates shall demonstrate every year that they are still performing tasks that are related to the certification. PECB certified professionals shall annually provide Continual Professional Development (CPD) credits and pay $100 as the Annual...
September 14, 2021
How do the security questions and answers work?
The verification code provides an extra layer of security to further authenticate your identity when you sign up for a PECB account. This added security feature will prevent the unauthorized use of your email address to be associated with a PECB account.
November 17, 2021
How secure is PECB’s website. Can I trust you with my personal data?
All data transmitted through the PECB website is encrypted with Secure Socket Layer (SSL). SSL is a protocol used to provide security over the Internet. The protocol creates an encrypted link between a server and a client. This link ensures that all data passed between...
November 17, 2021
Spam or phishing emails with the identity of PECB
Phishing Phishing is a type of malicious email that attempts to steal your personal, sensitive data. If you suspect that you have received phishing emails with the identity of PECB, please follow these steps: Immediately forward the email to [email protected] with the header “Phishing”. Do...
November 17, 2021
What should I do if I think my PECB account’s security has been compromised?
If you notice any suspicious or unfamiliar activity on your PECB account, update your password immediately, and report the event to [email protected].
November 17, 2021
How many types of PECB multiple-choice exams are available?
There are two types of multiple-choice exams: Open-book where the candidates are allowed to use the following reference materials: A hard copy of the exam-related ISO standard Training course materials (accessed through PECB Exams app and/or printed) Any personal notes taken during the training course...
November 17, 2021
Why the Foundation exams are multiple-choice and closed-book?
Foundation exams require minimum knowledge and they cover fundamental elements of the ISO-related standards, and basic theory that is presented in the reference materials. Therefore, they have been designed to be closed-book questions as answers could be found straight from the reference materials. Open-book exams...
November 17, 2021
Why the same exam is available as Essay type and Multiple choice?
Originally all PECB exams were designed as essay-type, now Essay-type exams are gradually transitioning to multiple-choice, to cover broader content, and have a more efficient grading process. As this is a major change, PECB has decided that during the transition period, both types of exams...
November 17, 2021
How many types of Foundation exams are available? Are they aligned in all translated languages?
Most of PECB Foundation exams in English consist of multiple-choice questions, however, there are some exams that have not yet completed the transition and can still be found as essay type. Same applies for the Foundation exams in other languages than English, where some have...
November 17, 2021
What are the password requirement when creating a PECB account?
We require using a complex password to secure your PECB account. Your password must: Start with an uppercase letter Be a combination of letters and numbers Be eight (8) characters or longer. In addition, consider using unique passwords for your accounts and avoid using catchphrases.
November 26, 2021