Program Admission Tests

Broward College Testing and Assessment Centers offer a myriad of local industry certification options to assist students with completing valuable certifications to aid in there college credential attainment and employment prospects. 

Industry Certification Articulation Agreements

Certiport

Certiport certifications are valuable, professional credentials which are globally recognized standards for digital literacy and desktop computing proficiency.

Certiport offers numerous globally recognized credentials which are aimed at enhancing individual productivity, marketability, and value.

  • Adobe
    • ACA (Adobe Certified Associate) in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Animate
  • Apple
    • Swift
  • Autodesk
    • ACU (Autodesk Certified User) in AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit Architecture, 3ds Max, Maya, or Fusion 360
  • Communication Skills for Business
    • Professional Communication and English for IT
  • EC-Council
    • ECA (EC-Council Associate) in Ethical Hacking or Cyber Forensics
  • Intuit
    • Intuit Certified User in Quickbooks, Design for Delight Inventor, or Certified Bookkeeping Professional
  • IT Specialist
    • Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Computational Thinking, Cybersecurity, Data Alalytics, Databases, Device Configuration and Management, HTML and CSS, HTML5 Application Development, Java, JavaScript, Networking, Network Security, Python, and Software Development
  • Microsoft
    • Microsoft Certified Fundamentals in AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, MB-900 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals, and MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
    • MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) in Word, Word Expert, Excel, Excel Expert, PowerPoint, Access, or Outlook
    • MCE (Microsoft Certified Educator)
  • Project Management Institute (PMI)
    • Project Management Ready
  • Unity
    • UCU (Unity Certified User) in Programmer, VR Developer, or Artist
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB)
Examinee Type Test Attempt Proctoring Modality

Proctoring/ Service Fee

(Paid to BC)

Exam Vendor Fee

(Paid to Vendor)

 Total Fee
BC Student All On-Campus $30.00

Prices vary by exam

 **$33.50 plus exam fee
Non-BC Examinee All On-Campus $38.00

Prices vary by exam

 

 **$41.50 plus exam fee
**Includes $3.50 RegisterBlast online payment convenience fee
Changes to exam fees are effective October 15, 2022 for all registration dates on or after the effective date. 
Cost

Individual Test Takers:

  1. Exam Fee Paid to Certiport in the Certiport Store online
  2. Proctoring Fee Paid to BC at the time of appointment scheduling

BC Students Taking Specific Courses:

Scheduling instructions will be sent to your professor. No fees are charged
Exam Length View Certiport Exam Lengths
Retest Policy View Certiport Retake Policies
Exam Format Computer Based Online

On-Campus

Visit the Testing and Assessment Center Locations webpage, select your campus, and Register

Scores can be found in your Certiport Account Online

Accommodations are requested online through Certiport

View the Certiport Accommodations webpage for details

ABYC

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) offers a variety of marine technical industry certifications that are used by the BC Marine Engineering program. ABYC's nationally accredited certification program is designed to improve the quality of boat maintenance and repair and the professionalism of technicians.

  • ABYC Standards
  • Marine Systems
  • Marine Corrosion
  • Diesel Engines
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Marine Composites
  • A/C Refrigeration
  • Advanced Marine Electrical

Examinee Type Test Attempt Proctoring Modality Proctoring/ Service Fee (Paid to BC) Total Fee
BC Student - w/Voucher All On-Campus $35.00 **$38.50
BC Student - w/o Voucher All On-Campus $185.00 **$188.50

Non-BC Examinee

(Proctoring Fee Only)

 All On-Campus $52.00 **$55.50
**Includes $3.50 RegisterBlast online payment convenience fee
Changes to exam fees are effective October 15, 2022 for all registration dates on or after the effective date. 

 

Cost Testing Fees Webpage
Exam Length

3 hours

Not including pre and post-test setup and competition.
Retest Policy View ABYC Retake Information in the Passing Scores tab
Exam Format Computer Based Online

 

On-Campus

Visit the South Campus Testing and Assessment Center webpage and Register

Test results are delivered via email approximately 10 business days from the test date. The test report is also available by logging in to your ABYC profile and locating "Professional Development" under the Manage Profile tab.

Accommodations are requested online through ABYC

View the ABYC Accommodations Policy webpage for details

MSSC

The Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) offers several production and logistics industry certifications that are used by the BC Supply Chain Management program. MSSC is an industry-led, training, assessment, and certification system focused on the core skills and knowledge needed by the nation's front-line production and material handling technicians.

  • Certified Production Technician (CPT)
    • Certifications in Safety, Quality Practices & Measurement, Manufacturing Processes & Production, Maintenance Awareness, and Green Production
  • Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)
    • Certifications in Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) and Technical CLT Certification (CLT)
  • Certified Technician-Supply Chain Automation (CT-SCA)
    • Certifications in Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Repair, and Network Repair

Examinee Type Test Attempt Proctoring Modality Proctoring/ Service Fee (Paid to BC) Total Fee
BC Student All On-Campus $35.00 **$38.50
Non-BC Examinee All On-Campus $45.00 **$48.50
**Includes $3.50 RegisterBlast online payment convenience fee
Changes to exam fees are effective October 15, 2022 for all registration dates on or after the effective date. 

 

Cost Testing Fees Webpage
Exam Length 90 to 120 minutes
Retest Policy Candidates who do not pass the assessment may retake the assessment after a 15-day waiting period. Candidates may take the assessment up to three times (the original assessment plus two retakes) within a 45-day period from the date of their initially taking the assessment. If the candidate does not pass the exam upon the third try, they must then wait an additional 60 days before attempting the assessment again.
Exam Format Computer Based Online

On-Campus

Visit the North Campus Testing and Assessment Center webpage and Register

Refer to Candidate Handbook

MSSC strives to provide a favorable environment for every participant during the assessment session. Special accommodations must be approved by MSSC. The application for special accommodations must be submitted by the site coordinator to MSSC three (3) weeks prior to the assessment date. The online assessment system supports the following accommodations when requested and/or determined appropriate:

  • Text to speech: audio and visual enhancements for online assessments
  • Extended time: option for adding time to assessment administration sessions, to accommodate individuals with documented reading or computer operation disabilities
  • Readers: additional copy of the assessment can be provided when a reader is used to accommodate individuals with documented eyesight difficulties
  • MSSC does not allow for translators or translation of assessments into languages other than those of the country in which the assessment is given.

Pearson VUE

Pearson VUE offers a myriad of industry certification exams. Pearson VUE delivers high-stakes exams that empower professions to certify and license individuals who safeguard and advance their communities across the globe.

Broward College Central Campus Testing and Assessment Center is a public Pearson VUE testing center.  

  • Pearson VUE offers thousands of industry certification exams. The most common at BC include:

    • CompTIA
      • A+, Cloud+, Network+, Linux+, Project+, Security+, Server+, PenTest+, CySA+, CTT+,CASP+
    • Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
      • BAT
    • CIW
    • Cisco Systems
    • Citrix
    • Microsoft
      • Over 60 exams including
        • Microsoft Azure Administrator, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies, Microsoft Azure Security Technologies, Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Architect Design, Implementing an Azure Data Solution,
          and Designing an Azure Data Solution

    And many more...

    A-Z PROGRAM LIST

Prices vary by exam sponsor. Check the price when scheduling an exam through Pearson VUE.

BC Students Taking Specific Courses:

  • Scheduling instructions will be sent to your professor. No fees are charged.
Scheduled through Pearson VUE
Exam Length Exam lengths vary by exam sponsor
Retest Policy Retest policies vary by exam sponsor
Exam Format Computer Based Online

 

Exams are schedule through Pearson VUE

  1. Find your Exam Sponsor from the A-Z Program List
  2. Select your specific exam
  3. Find a test location
    1. Choose Broward College Central Campus

Not all exams are available at Broward College.

Access to scores varies by exam sponsor

Test prep resources vary by exam sponsor

Accommodations are requested online through Pearson VUE.

View the Pearson VUE Accommodations webpage for details

ETS ParaPro

The ParaPro Assessment measures the skills and knowledge in reading, writing, and math possessed by prospective and practicing paraprofessionals. It also measures their ability to apply those skills and knowledge when assisting in classroom instruction. It was designed to satisfy the requirements of the federally legislated No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which has replaced NCLB, leaves these requirements in place.

Visit the Testing Fees Webpage for more information

Cost

 Testing Fees Webpage
# of Questions 90 questions
Exam Time Limit 2.5 hours
Retest Policy ParaPro Registration webpage

Visit the North Campus Testing and Assessment Center webpage and Register

Unofficial scores are available onscreen at the end of your test. Official score reports are sent approximately 2 - 3 weeks after your test date. See Getting Your Scores.

ParaPro Test Prep webpage

 

ParaPro Accommodations webpage