The exam is not included in the tuition. DIR will cover the cost if you choose to take the exam. When you register for the course, you will be prompted to choose Y/N to take the exam. Please be advised that if you do choose to take the exam, the Certification Organization has agreed to provide DIR the pass/fail status of your exam. DIR will only share this information in an aggregated report to state leadership that reflects total exam pass or fails. No individual names of any students will be included in any reports.
If you wish to pursue certification, DIR requires that you submit the request within one month of the last day of your course to request your exam voucher. DIR requires that you take your exam within six months of the last day of your course.
