Certification

CERTIFICATION EXAM DATES & DEADLINES

2024 Exam Dates

Spring Testing Period

  • Application Opening Date: Monday, November 20, 2023
  • Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
  • Final Application Deadline (with late fee): Wednesday, February 21, 2024
  • Testing Period: Wednesday, March 13 through Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Summer Testing Period

  • Application Opening Date: Monday, April 15, 2024
  • Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
  • Final Application Deadline (with late fee): Wednesday June 5, 2024
  • Testing Period: Wednesday, June 26 through Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Fall Testing Period

  • Application Opening Date: Monday, July 29, 2024
  • Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
  • Final Application Deadline (with late fee): Wednesday, September 18, 2024
  • Testing Period: Wednesday, October 9 through Wednesday, November 6, 2024

 

2025 Exam Dates

Spring Testing Period

  • Application Opening Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
  • Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
  • Final Application Deadline (with late fee): Wednesday, February 12, 2025
  • Testing Period: Wednesday, March 5 through Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Summer Testing Period

  • Application Opening Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
  • Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
  • Final Application Deadline (with late fee): Wednesday, May 28, 2025
  • Testing Period: Wednesday, June 18 through Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Fall Testing Period

  • Application Opening Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
  • Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
  • Final Application Deadline (with late fee): Wednesday, September 10, 2025
  • Testing Period: Wednesday, October 1 through Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Once approved to take the exam, candidates will receive a scheduling email from NAMSS' exam administrator, Meazure Learning. Notice to schedule emails are sent to approved candidates 30 days prior to the start of a testing window. Candidates will select a specific date, time, and location within their approved window. Exams are administered at local testing centers across the country and via live remote proctoring. For a listing of potential testing cities, visit the Meazure Website.

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