Pre-requisites
- Make sure you have completed a GMetrix practice test (in test mode) with an 80% score or higher. (Find the list of available exams and learning resources on our certification page.)
- Make sure your computer meets Certiport’s technical requirements to take an exam.
- Make sure you have a:
- functional built-in or external webcam on your computer, and
- photo ID.
To request registration
Email instruction@kcls.org with the subject line “Certification Exam Request". You must provide the following information:
- Your name.
- Your primary email address.
- Your secondary email address (if applicable).
- Which exam are you interested in taking?
- Your phone number.
- Are you younger or older than age 18?
- Will you test from home, the library, or school?
- Do you have a photo ID (Government or non-government issued vouchers are accepted)?
- A screenshot or PDF of your practice test with score of 80% or higher.
After you request registration
- We will verify your practice test. Then, we'll forward your information to the Washington State Library. We’ll email your confirmation and next steps within three business days.
- The Washington State Library will connect you to your Certiport proctor.
- You must have a Certiport account to take the exam; create one free on Certiport's website.
- Read the Certiport Test Candidate Guide.
On exam day
- About 20-30 minutes before exam time, Certiport will email you. They will send you two links and instructions.
- One link will connect you to a private video call through a browser. This step allows them to confirm your identity with photo ID.
- The other link connects you to the exam session.
