Free data report · Updated June 2026
2026 Certification Cost, Passing Score & Difficulty Report
How much does each certification cost, what score do you need to pass, and how long is the exam? We compiled cost, passing score, and format for 142 professional certifications — cross-checked against each official certifying body — so you can compare before you commit. Nursing and medical board certs lead, followed by IT, cloud, finance, HR, and project management.
Methodology.Figures are compiled from each certification’s official certifying body (linked per row group) and reflect published US fees and passing standards as of June 2026. Costs and passing scores change — always confirm the current figure on the official page before you register. The “practice questions” column is the size of the Cert Climb question bank for that exam.
Nursing
| Certification | Exam cost | Passing score | Format & length | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANCC FNP-BCFamily Nurse Practitioner | $395 USD (non-member) · $340 AANP member · $295 ANA member | 350 / 500 (scaled) | 175 questions (150 scored + 25 pretest) · 3.5 hours | 1,000 |
| AANPCB FNPFamily Nurse Practitioner | $315 standard / $240 AANP or AAENP members | 500 / 800 (scaled) | 150 questions (135 scored + 15 pretest) · 180 minutes | 1,000 |
| NBCRNA CRNACertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | $1,310 USD (initial NCE attempt) · $995 retake | Scaled pass/fail (criterion-referenced; numeric cut not published) | 100–170 questions (computer-adaptive) · up to 3 hours | 1,100 |
| ANCC MEDSURG-BCMedical-Surgical Nursing Certification | $395 USD (non-member) · $295 ANA member | 350 / 500 (scaled) | 150 questions (125 scored + 25 pretest) · 3.5 hours | 1,500 |
| MSNCB CMSRNMedical-Surgical Registered Nurse | $394 USD (non-member) · $267 USD (AMSN member) | Standard score of 95 (~71% correct) | 150 questions (125 scored + 25 pretest) · 3 hours | 1,300 |
| AACN CCRN (Adult)Critical-Care Registered Nurse (Adult) | $255 AACN members / $370 non-members | 83 / 125 scored items | 150 questions (125 scored + 25 pretest) · 3 hours | 2,000 |
| BCEN CENCertified Emergency Nurse | $380 USD (non-member) · $285 ENA member · $195 military | 106 / 150 scored items correct (~71%) | 175 questions (150 scored + 25 pretest) · 3 hours | 1,500 |
| ANCC PMHNP-BCPsychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | $395 USD (non-member) · $295 ANA member · $220 APNA member promo | 350 / 500 (scaled) | 175 questions (150 scored + 25 pretest) · 3.5 hours | 1,500 |
| AANPCB PMHNP-CPsychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Certified | $315 standard / $240 AANP or AAENP members | 500 / 800 (scaled, AANPCB standard) | 150 questions (135 scored + 15 pretest) · 3 hours | 1,200 |
| CCI CNORCertified Perioperative Nurse | $475 USD (application + first attempt) · $175 retake | 620 / 800 scaled score | 200 questions (185 scored + 15 pretest) · 3 hours 45 minutes | 1,500 |
| AACN PCCNProgressive Care Certified Nurse | $200 AACN members / $305 non-members | Criterion-referenced cut score on 100 scored items (set by AACN psychometricians) | 125 questions (100 scored + 25 pretest) · 2.5 hours | 650 |
| CCMC CCMCertified Case Manager® | $430 USD ($235 application + $195 exam) | Scaled score (criterion-referenced; ~70% raw equivalent) | 180 questions (150 scored + 30 pretest) · 3 hours | 500 |
| ANCC CV-BCCardiac-Vascular Nurse | $395 USD (non-member) · $295 ANA member | 350 / 500 (scaled) | 150 questions (125 scored + 25 pretest) · 3 hours | 600 |
| BCEN TCRNTrauma Certified Registered Nurse | $285 USD (STN members) · $380 USD (non-members) · $195 USD (active/reserve/veteran military) | 96 / 150 scored items correct (criterion-referenced, not curved) | 175 questions (150 scored + 25 pretest) · 3 hours | 600 |
| ANCC AGACNP-BCAdult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner | $295 ANA members / $340 AANP members / $395 non-members | 350 / 500 (scaled) | 175 questions (150 scored + 25 pretest) · 3.5 hours | 500 |
| ANCC AGPCNP-BCAdult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | $295 ANA members / $340 AANP members / $395 non-members | 350 / 500 (scaled) | 175 questions (150 scored + 25 pretest) · 3.5 hours | 500 |
| AMCB CNMCertified Nurse-Midwife | $500 examination fee | Scaled passing score set by AMCB (criterion-referenced) | 175 questions · 4 hours | 800 |
| PNCB CPNCertified Pediatric Nurse | ~$295 USD (with SPN/AAP member discount available) | 400 / 800 scaled score (criterion-referenced) | 175 questions (150 scored + 25 pretest) · 3 hours | 400 |
| BCEN CPENCertified Pediatric Emergency Nurse | $380 USD (non-member) · $285 ENA member · $195 military · retest $200 | 113 / 150 scored items correct (~75%) | 175 questions (150 scored + 25 pretest) · 3 hours | 500 |
| NLN CNECertified Nurse Educator | $400 USD (NLN members) · $500 USD (non-members) | Scaled cut score set by NLN standard-setting panel (numeric not publicly published; ~70% raw equivalent commonly cited) | 150 questions (130 scored + 20 pretest) · 3 hours | 600 |
| CBDCE CDCESCertified Diabetes Care and Education | ~$350 USD | 70 / 99 scaled score | 175 questions (150 scored + 25 pretest) · 4 hours | 700 |
| BCEN CFRNCertified Flight Registered Nurse | $380 USD (non-member) · $285 ASTNA member · $195 military | 108 / 150 scored items correct (72%) | 180 questions (150 scored + 30 pretest) · 3 hours | 1,050 |
| BCEN CTRNCertified Transport Registered Nurse | $380 USD (non-member) · $285 ASTNA member · $195 military · retest $200 | Set by criterion-referenced cut score (~71% scored items typical, aligned with CEN/CFRN cut points) | 175 questions (150 scored + 25 pretest) · 3 hours | 720 |
| ABNN SCRNStroke Certified Registered Nurse | $300 AANN members / $400 non-members (credit-card rates) | Criterion-referenced (set by stroke-nursing experts with PSI psychometricians); not publicly disclosed as a percentage | 170 questions (150 scored + 20 pretest) · 3 hours | 400 |
| AACN CCRN (Pediatric)Critical-Care Registered Nurse (Pediatric) | $255 AACN members / $370 non-members | 82 / 125 scored items | 150 questions (125 scored + 25 pretest) · 3 hours | 400 |
| AACN CCRN (Neonatal)Critical-Care Registered Nurse (Neonatal) | $255 AACN members / $370 non-members | Criterion-referenced cut score on 125 scored items (set by AACN psychometricians) | 150 questions (125 scored + 25 pretest) · 3 hours | 500 |
| PNCB CPNP-PCPediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care | $395 USD (includes $130 nonrefundable registration) · $280 retake | 400 / 800 scaled score (criterion-referenced) | 175 questions (150 scored + 25 pretest) · 3 hours | 500 |
| PNCB CPNP-ACPediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care | $395 USD (includes $130 nonrefundable registration) · $280 retake | 400 / 800 scaled score (criterion-referenced) | 175 questions (150 scored + 25 pretest) · 3 hours | 450 |
| ANCC AMB-BCAmbulatory Care Nursing | $395 USD (non-member) · $295 ANA member · retest $270 | 350 / 500 (scaled) | 150 questions (125 scored + 25 pretest) · 3 hours | 500 |
| ANCC NE-BCNurse Executive Board Certification | $395 USD (non-member) · $295 ANA member | 350 / 500 (scaled) | 150 questions (125 scored + 25 pretest) · 3 hours | 450 |
| ANCC NPD-BCNursing Professional Development Board Certification | $395 USD (non-member) · $295 ANA member · retest $270 | 350 / 500 (scaled) | 150 questions (125 scored + 25 pretest) · 3.5 hours | 550 |
| ABPANC CPANCertified Post Anesthesia Nurse | $350 ASPAN members / $424 non-members | 450 / 800 (scaled) | 185 questions (140 scored + 45 pretest) · 3 hours | 500 |
| ABPANC CAPACertified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse | $350 ASPAN members / $424 non-members | 450 / 800 (scaled) | 185 questions (140 scored + 45 pretest) · 3 hours | 500 |
| CCI CFPNCertified Foundational Perioperative Nurse | $250 USD (application + first attempt) · $175 retake | 620 / 800 scaled score | 120 questions (100 scored + 20 pretest) · 2.5 hours | 437 |
| CCI CNAMBCertified Ambulatory Surgery Nurse | $400 USD (application + first attempt) · $175 retake · $441 Take 2 (two attempts within 12 months) | Scaled score (CCI does not publish numeric cut score for CNAMB) | 200 questions (185 scored + 15 pretest) · 3 hours 45 minutes | 500 |
| BCEN CBRNCertified Burn Registered Nurse | $380 USD (non-member) · $285 ABA member · $195 military | Set by criterion-referenced cut score (BCEN does not publish a fixed scaled cutoff for CBRN) | 175 questions (150 scored + 25 pretest) · 3 hours | 400 |
Source: official ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) certification pages.
Medical
| Certification | Exam cost | Passing score | Format & length | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAPC CPCCertified Professional Coder | $425 single attempt / $499 two-attempt bundle (AAPC membership required separately: $222/year standard, $157 student) | 70% | 100 questions · 4 hours | 750 |
| PTCB PTCECertified Pharmacy Technician | $129 USD | 1400 / 1600 (scaled) | 90 questions · 2 hours | 2,000 |
| NHA CPTCertified Phlebotomy Technician | $129 USD | Scaled score of 390 (on a 200-500 scale) | 120 multiple-choice questions (100 scored + 20 pretest) · 2 hours | 1,000 |
| NHA CCMACertified Clinical Medical Assistant | $165 USD | Scaled score of 390 (on a 200-500 scale) | 180 multiple-choice questions (150 scored + 30 pretest) · 3 hours | 500 |
| FSMTB MBLExMassage & Bodywork Licensing Examination | $265 USD per attempt | 630 / 900 (scaled) | 100 multiple-choice questions · 110 minutes | 1,500 |
| ARRT RADRadiography | $225 USD application/exam fee | Scaled score of 75 (raw cut score varies by exam version) | 200 scored multiple-choice questions + 30 unscored pilot items · 3.5 hours | 500 |
| NBCOT OTROccupational Therapist Registered® | $540 online application / $595 paper application | Scaled score of 450 (on a 300-600 scale) | 170 multiple-choice questions + 3 clinical simulation test items · 4 hours | 1,000 |
| FSBPT NPTE-PTNational Physical Therapist Examination | $485 FSBPT exam fee + $92 Prometric scheduling fee (≈$577 total) | Scaled score of 600 (on a 200-800 scale) | 225 multiple-choice questions across 5 sections · 5 hours | 1,300 |
| FSBPT NPTE-PTANational Physical Therapist Assistant Examination | $485 FSBPT exam fee + $92 Prometric scheduling fee (≈$577 total) | Scaled score of 600 (on a 200-800 scale) | 180 multiple-choice questions across 4 sections · 4 hours | 1,000 |
| CDR RDRegistered Dietitian | $250 USD (increased from $225 in June 2025) | Scaled score of 25 (on a 1-50 scale); CAT format ends when proficiency is determined | Computer-adaptive · approximately 125-145 questions · up to 3 hours | 1,500 |
| NBRC RRTRegistered Respiratory Therapist | $190 TMC + $200 CSE (≈$390 total) | TMC high cut score of 92/140 + pass the CSE (criterion-referenced) | TMC: 160 questions · 3 hours · then CSE: 22 clinical simulation problems (20 scored) · 4 hours | 600 |
| NBRC CRTCertified Respiratory Therapist | $190 USD | Low cut score of 86/140 scored items (high cut score 92 unlocks RRT eligibility) | 160 multiple-choice questions (140 scored + 20 pretest) · 3 hours | 500 |
| NBCOT COTACertified Occupational Therapy Assistant | $540 online application / $595 paper application | Scaled score of 450 (on a 300-600 scale) | 200 multiple-choice questions (190 scored) · 4 hours | 800 |
| NBSTSA CSTCertified Surgical Technologist | $190 USD AST members / $290 non-members | 102 / 150 scored questions (≈68%) | 175 multiple-choice questions (150 scored + 25 pilot) · 4 hours | 750 |
| AAVSB VTNEVeterinary Technician National Exam | $375 USD application fee (paid to AAVSB; some state boards charge additional fees) | Scaled passing score set by the VTNE Examination Committee (425 on a 200-800 scale); ~70% first-time national pass rate | 170 multiple-choice questions (150 scored + 20 pilot) · 3 hours | 1,300 |
| NHA CETCertified EKG Technician | $129 USD | Scaled score of 390 (on a 200-500 scale) | 100 scored multiple-choice questions + pilot items · 2 hours | 650 |
| ICVA NAVLENorth American Veterinary Licensing Examination | $800 USD (plus $380 international testing fee if testing outside US/Canada) | Scaled score of 425 (criterion-referenced; ICVA-recommended minimum) | 360 multiple-choice questions across 6 blocks · 7.5 hours total (with breaks) | 800 |
| NBSTSA CSFACertified Surgical First Assistant™ | $190 USD AST members / $290 non-members | 98 / 150 scored questions (≈65%) | 175 multiple-choice questions (150 scored + 25 pilot) · 4 hours | 750 |
| NAWCO WCCWound Care Certified | $380 USD application/exam fee + $30 non-refundable processing fee | Scaled score of 600 (on a 100-800 scale) | 110 multiple-choice questions (100 scored + 10 pilot) · 2 hours | 700 |
Nursing School
| Certification | Exam cost | Passing score | Format & length | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCLEX-RNRegistered Nurses Licensure Examination | $200 USD + state board fees (~$75–$200 per state) | Adaptive — measured against a logit-scale passing standard (currently 0.00) | 85–150 questions · up to 5 hours (CAT format ends when proficiency is determined; per 2026 NCSBN test plan) | 1,550 |
| ATI TEASTest of Essential Academic Skills | ~$70–115 per attempt (varies by location) | School-specific (typical competitive programs: 70%+, "Proficient" or "Advanced" overall) | 170 questions (150 scored) · 209 minutes | 2,300 |
| HESI A2HESI Admission Assessment | $45–90 per attempt (varies by school) | School-specific (typical: 75–80% across required sections) | Varies by school — typically 5–8 sections · 4 hours | 1,475 |
| NCLEX-PNPractical Nurses Licensure Examination | $200 USD + state board fees | Adaptive — passing standard set by NCSBN | 85–150 questions · up to 5 hours | 1,252 |
| NLN PAXPre-Admission Examination | $60-100 USD (varies by test center) | School-specific — composite score 0-200 across three sections; competitive BSN programs typically require 100+ composite | 160 questions · 2 hours 5 minutes (Verbal: 60 Qs · 45 min · reading + word knowledge; Math: 40 Qs · 35 min; Science: 60 Qs · 45 min · biology, chemistry, physics, A&P) | 1,495 |
| College BiologyCollege-Level Biology Practice | Free with most study programs (CLEP Biology official exam: $97 + center fee) | Course-specific (CLEP Biology: 50 / 80 scaled is the ACE-recommended credit threshold) | Varies by use case (CLEP Biology format: ~115 questions · 90 minutes) | 500 |
| College ChemistryCollege-Level Chemistry | Free with most study programs (CLEP Chemistry official exam: $97 + center fee) | Course-specific (CLEP Chemistry: 50 / 80 scaled for ACE-recommended credit) | Varies by use case (CLEP Chemistry format: ~75 questions · 90 minutes) | 500 |
Source: official NCSBN certification pages.
IT & Cybersecurity
| Certification | Exam cost | Passing score | Format & length | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CompTIA Security+IT Security and Cybersecurity | ~$425 USD | 750 / 900 | Up to 90 questions · 90 minutes | 1,126 |
| CompTIA A+Entry Level Computer Technician | ~$269 USD per exam (~$538 total) | Core 1: 675/900 · Core 2: 700/900 | 90 questions per exam · 90 minutes each | 1,099 |
| CompTIA Network+IT Professional Network Knowledge | ~$369 USD | 720 / 900 | Up to 90 questions · 90 minutes | 1,018 |
| Cisco CCNACisco Certified Network Associate | ~$300 USD | Variable (~825/1000) | ~100 questions · 120 minutes | 600 |
| ISC2 CISSPCertified Information Systems Security Professional | ~$749 USD | 700 / 1000 | 100–150 adaptive questions · 3 hours | 998 |
| ISC2 CC℠Certified in Cybersecurity | Free for first 1M candidates (One Million Certified in Cybersecurity initiative); otherwise ~$199 | 700 / 1000 | 100 questions · 2 hours | 798 |
| CompTIA CySA+Cybersecurity Analyst | ~$425 USD | 750 / 900 | Up to 85 questions · 165 minutes | 886 |
| EC-Council CEHCertified Ethical Hacker™ | ~$1,199 USD | 60–85% (cut score varies) | 125 questions · 4 hours | 1,399 |
| ISACA CISACertified Information Systems Auditor® | ~$575 USD members / $760 non-members | 450 / 800 | 150 questions · 4 hours | 1,123 |
| ISACA CISMCertified Information Security Manager™ | ~$575 USD members / $760 non-members | 450 / 800 | 150 questions · 4 hours | 869 |
| CompTIA PenTest+Certified Penetration Tester | ~$425 USD | 750 / 900 | Up to 90 questions · 165 minutes | 900 |
| CompTIA Cloud+Cloud Certification (CV0-004) | ~$390 USD | 750 / 900 | Up to 90 questions · 90 minutes | 600 |
| CompTIA Linux+Linux Certified IT Professional | ~$369 USD | 720 / 900 | Up to 90 questions · 90 minutes | 1,249 |
| ISC2 CCSPCertified Cloud Security Professional | ~$599 USD | 700 / 1000 | 125 questions · 3 hours | 1,434 |
| CompTIA SecurityXAdvanced Security Practitioner | ~$529 USD | Pass/Fail | Up to 90 questions · 165 minutes | 1,018 |
| CompTIA Server+Server+ Certified IT Professional | ~$390 USD | 750 / 900 | Up to 90 questions · 90 minutes | 499 |
| CompTIA Tech+Certified Tech Professionals | ~$138 USD | 650 / 900 | Up to 70 questions · 60 minutes | 597 |
| CompTIA Project+Project Management of Software Development | ~$358 USD | 710 / 900 | Up to 90 questions · 90 minutes | 860 |
| Cisco CCNP EnterpriseCisco Certified Network Professional | ~$400 USD core + ~$300 USD concentration (~$700 total) | Variable (~825/1000) | Core 350-401: 90-110 questions · 120 minutes · Concentration: ~60 questions · 90 minutes | 799 |
| ISC2 SSCPSystems Security Certified Practitioner | ~$249 USD | 700 / 1000 | 125 questions · 3 hours | 796 |
| ISACA CRISCCertified in Risk and Information Systems Control® | ~$575 USD members / $760 non-members (+ $50 certification application fee) | 450 / 800 | 150 questions · 4 hours | 599 |
| ISC2 CSSLPCertified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional | ~$599 USD | 700 / 1000 | 125 questions · 3 hours | 499 |
| ISC2 CGRC℠Governance, Risk and Compliance Certification | ~$599 USD | 700 / 1000 | 125 questions · 3 hours | 499 |
| Cyber AB CCPCertified CMMC Professional | ~$550 USD | 500 / 800 | 170 questions · 3.5 hours | 495 |
| Cyber AB CCACertified CMMC Assessor | ~$400 USD (registration + exam) | 500 / 800 | 150 questions · 4 hours | 500 |
Source: official CompTIA certification pages.
Cloud
| Certification | Exam cost | Passing score | Format & length | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWS SAA-C03AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate | $150 USD | 720 / 1000 | 65 questions · 130 minutes | 600 |
| AWS CLF-C02AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner | $100 USD | 700 / 1000 | 65 questions · 90 minutes | 400 |
| Azure AZ-900Microsoft Azure Fundamentals | $99 USD | 700 / 1000 | 40–60 questions · 45 minutes | 300 |
| Azure AZ-104Microsoft Azure Administrator | $165 USD | 700 / 1000 | 40–60 questions · 100 minutes | 500 |
| AWS DVA-C02AWS Certified Developer — Associate | $150 USD | 720 / 1000 | 65 questions · 130 minutes | 500 |
| Azure AZ-204Microsoft Azure Developer Associate | $165 USD | 700 / 1000 | 40–60 questions · 120 minutes | 500 |
| AWS SOA-C03AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer — Associate | $150 USD | 720 / 1000 | 65 questions · 180 minutes (included hands-on exam labs) | 500 |
| GCP ACEGoogle Associate Cloud Engineer | $125 USD | Not publicly disclosed (community estimate ~70%) | 50–60 questions · 120 minutes | 400 |
Source: official AWS certification pages.
Project Management
| Certification | Exam cost | Passing score | Format & length | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMI PMPProject Management Professional | $405 USD members / $555 non-members | Above Target across 3 domains (People, Process, Business Environment) | 180 questions · 230 minutes | 800 |
| CSMCertified ScrumMaster | Bundled with required 2-day course (~$995–1,495 total) | 37 / 50 (74%) | 50 questions · 60 minutes | 300 |
| PMI CAPMCertified Associate in Project Management | $225 USD members / $300 non-members | Adaptive scoring | 150 questions · 180 minutes | 400 |
| PSM IProfessional Scrum Master I | $200 USD | 85% (68 / 80) | 80 questions · 60 minutes | 300 |
| PMI-ACPAgile Certified Practitioner | $435 USD members / $495 non-members | Pass/Fail (PMI does not publish a numeric cutoff; ~65–70% commonly cited) | 120 questions · 180 minutes (100 scored, 20 pretest) | 400 |
Source: official PMI (Project Management Institute) certification pages.
Financial Services
| Certification | Exam cost | Passing score | Format & length | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FINRA SIESecurities Industry Essentials | $100 USD | 70% | 75 questions · 105 minutes | 500 |
| FINRA Series 7General Securities Representative | $300 USD | 72% | 125 questions · 225 minutes | 600 |
| FINRA Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law | $147 USD | 72% (43 of 60 scored questions) | 65 questions (60 scored + 5 unscored) · 75 minutes | 300 |
| FINRA Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law | $187 USD | 72% (94 of 130 scored questions) | 140 questions (130 scored + 10 unscored) · 180 minutes | 400 |
| FINRA Series 66Uniform Combined State Law | $177 USD | 73% (73 of 100 scored questions) | 110 questions (100 scored + 10 unscored) · 150 minutes | 400 |
| CFPCertified Financial Planner | $825 early registration / $925 standard / $1,025 late registration | Pass/Fail (CFP Board does not publish a scaled score; uses modified Angoff methodology; recent pass rates 62–68%) | 170 multiple-choice questions · two 3-hour sessions in one day · 40-minute scheduled break | 600 |
Source: official FINRA certification pages.
Standardized & Admissions
| Certification | Exam cost | Passing score | Format & length | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SATScholastic Assessment Test (Digital) | $68 USD US registration ($111 international) · late registration +$38 | No pass/fail — scored 400-1600 (Reading & Writing 200-800 + Math 200-800); competitive schools typically expect 1300+ | 98 questions · 2 hours 14 minutes (Reading & Writing: 54 Qs across two 32-min modules; Math: 44 Qs across two 35-min modules) | 800 |
| ACTAmerican College Testing | $68 USD core (English, Math, Reading) · +$4 Science · +$25 Writing | No pass/fail — scored 1-36 composite (average of English, Math, Reading); 24+ is competitive for most flagship state schools | 171 questions · ~2 hours core (English 50 Qs · 35 min, Math 45 Qs · 50 min, Reading 36 Qs · 40 min) plus optional Science 40 Qs · 40 min and optional Writing 40 min | 800 |
| GREGraduate Record Examination | $220 USD | No pass/fail — schools set their own thresholds (typically 155+ V/Q for competitive programs) | ~1 hour 58 minutes (shortened format introduced 2023) | 1,000 |
| ASVABArmed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery | Free (administered to enlistees and high school students) | Branch-specific minimum AFQT (Army: 31, Navy: 31, Marines: 32, Air Force: 31 HS / 50 GED, Space Force: 31 HS, Coast Guard: 40 HS / 50 GED) | CAT-ASVAB: ~96 minutes; Pencil-and-paper: ~149 minutes | 600 |
| Praxis CorePraxis Core Academic Skills for Educators | $90 per individual section · $150 for the combined three-subtest exam | State-specific (typical: Reading 156, Writing 162, Math 150) | ~5 hours total across three sections | 500 |
| USCIS CivicsU.S. Naturalization Civics Test (2008 + 2025) | Bundled with N-400 naturalization fee ($760 standard / $710 online) | 6/10 (2008 test, N-400 filed before Oct 20, 2025) or 12/20 (2025 test, N-400 filed on/after Oct 20, 2025) | Oral interview format · ~10 minutes during naturalization interview | 228 |
Source: official College Board certification pages.
Real Estate
| Certification | Exam cost | Passing score | Format & length | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX Real EstateTexas Real Estate Sales Agent License | $43 exam fee + $206 license/application fee + ~$37 fingerprinting | 70% on each portion (national + state) | 125 questions total · 240 minutes (national: 85 Qs / 80 scored · 150 min; state: 40 Qs · 90 min) | 500 |
| CA Real EstateCalifornia Real Estate Salesperson License | $100 exam fee + $350 license fee + ~$49 fingerprinting | 70% | 150 multiple-choice questions · 180 minutes (3 hours) | 500 |
| FL Real EstateFlorida Real Estate Sales Associate License | $36.75 exam fee + $83.75 application fee + ~$50–80 Livescan fingerprinting | 75% | 100 multiple-choice questions · 210 minutes | 500 |
| NY Real EstateNew York Real Estate Salesperson License | $15 exam fee + $55 license fee + ~$102 fingerprinting | 70% | 75 multiple-choice questions · 90 minutes | 400 |
| National RE PortionReal Estate License — National Portion | Bundled with state portion in most states | 70–75% depending on state | 80–100 questions · 150–180 minutes typically | 500 |
Accounting & Tax
| Certification | Exam cost | Passing score | Format & length | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPA FARCPA — Financial Accounting & Reporting | ~$390 per section + ~$96 application fee + state fees | 75 / 99 | 4 hours | 500 |
| CPA AUDCPA — Auditing & Attestation | ~$390 per section + ~$96 application fee per section + state fees | 75 / 99 | 4 hours | 500 |
| CPA REGCPA — Regulation | ~$262.64 exam section fee + ~$96 application fee + state fees | 75 / 99 | 4 hours · 72 MCQs + 8 task-based simulations (50% MCQ / 50% TBS) | 500 |
| CPA BARCPA — Business Analysis & Reporting | ~$262.64 exam section fee + ~$96 application fee + state fees (totals ~$1,050 across all 4 sections) | 75 / 99 | 4 hours · 50 MCQs + 7 task-based simulations (50% MCQ / 50% TBS) | 400 |
| IRS EA Part 1Enrolled Agent — Individuals | $317 USD per part (May 2026–Feb 2027 window; $66 IRS user fee + $251 PSI vendor fee) | 105 (scaled 40–130) | 100 questions (85 scored + 15 experimental) · 3.5 hours | 300 |
| IRS EA Part 2Enrolled Agent — Businesses | $317 USD per part (May 2026–Feb 2027 window; $66 IRS user fee + $251 PSI vendor fee) | 105 (scaled 40–130) | 100 questions (85 scored + 15 experimental) · 3.5 hours | 300 |
| IRS EA Part 3Enrolled Agent — Representation, Practices & Procedures | $317 USD per part (May 2026–Feb 2027 window; $66 IRS user fee + $251 PSI vendor fee) | 105 (scaled 40–130) | 100 questions (85 scored + 15 experimental) · 3.5 hours | 200 |
Source: official AICPA certification pages.
Human Resources
| Certification | Exam cost | Passing score | Format & length | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHRM-CPSHRM Certified Professional | $495 standard / $595 non-members (early-bird $420 / $520) | 200 / 300 (scaled) | 134 questions · 3 hours 40 minutes (two 110-minute sections; ~4-hour total appointment) | 600 |
| SHRM-SCPSHRM Senior Certified Professional | $520 SHRM members / $620 non-members (early-bird) · $595 / $695 standard | 200 / 200 (scaled; minimum scaled score 200 to pass, range 120-200) | 134 questions (80 knowledge + 54 situational judgment) · 3 hours 40 minutes across two 110-minute sections | 500 |
| HRCI PHRProfessional in Human Resources | $495 total ($395 exam + $100 application fee) | 500 / 700 | 115 questions (90 scored + 25 pretest) · 2 hours testing | 500 |
| HRCI aPHRAssociate Professional in Human Resources | $400 USD ($100 application fee + $300 exam fee) | 500 / 700 (scaled, modified-Angoff) | 90 questions (65 scored + 25 pretest) · 1 hour 45 minutes | 400 |
| HRCI SPHRSenior Professional in Human Resources | $595 USD ($100 application fee + $495 exam fee) | 500 / 700 (scaled, modified-Angoff) | 140 questions (115 scored + 25 pretest) · 2 hours 30 minutes | 400 |
Source: official SHRM certification pages.
Fitness
| Certification | Exam cost | Passing score | Format & length | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASM-CPTCertified Personal Trainer | $599 USD self-study (bundles up to ~$2,499); retake ~$199 | 70 / 100 scaled | 120 questions · 2 hours | 1,000 |
| ACE CPTCertified Personal Trainer | $399 USD exam-only (study bundles ~$588-$1,038) | 500 / 800 scaled (roughly 90 of 125 scored items correct) | 150 questions · 3 hours | 1,000 |
| ACSM-CPTCertified Personal Trainer | $410 USD non-member (~$279 ACSM member) | 550 / 800 scaled | 135 questions · 2.5 hours | 1,050 |
| NSCA CSCSCertified Strength & Conditioning Specialist | $475 USD non-member (~$340 NSCA member); single-section retake ~$250-$385 | 70 / 100 scaled (each section scored independently; both must pass) | 220 items total · ~4 hours (Scientific Foundations ~1.5 hr + Practical/Applied ~2.5 hr) | 1,500 |
| NSCA-CPTCertified Personal Trainer | $435 USD non-member (~$300 NSCA member) + $25 application fee | 70 / 100 scaled | 155 questions · 3 hours | 1,000 |
| NASM-CESCorrective Exercise Specialist | ~$539 USD (self-study; bundles vary with NASM promotions) | 70% (70 of 100 questions correct) | 100 questions · 90 minutes | 500 |
| NASM-PESPerformance Enhancement Specialization Prep | ~$699 USD self-study (premium bundles up to ~$999) | 70% scaled | 100 questions · 90 minutes | 1,000 |
| NSCA TSAC-FTactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator | $435 USD non-member (~$300 NSCA member) | 70 / 100 scaled | 150 questions · 3 hours | 1,000 |
| ACSM-EPCertified Exercise Physiologist® | $499 USD non-member (~$399 ACSM member) | 550 / 800 scaled | 150 questions · 2.5 hours | 600 |
| BOC ATCBoard of Certification for the Athletic Trainer | $375 exam fee + $100 application fee ($75 NATA member) | 500 scaled (cut score set by BOC) | 175 items · 4 hours | 500 |
| ACSM-GEICertified Group Exercise Instructor® | $399 USD non-member (~$299 ACSM member) | 550 / 800 scaled | 115 questions · 2 hours | 500 |
| ACSM-CEPCertified Clinical Exercise Physiologist® | ~$349 USD non-member (~$279 ACSM member) | 550 / 800 scaled | 150 questions · 2.5 hours | 600 |
| NSCA CSPSCertified Special Population Specialist® | $475 USD non-member (~$340 NSCA member) | 70 / 100 scaled | 110 questions · 3 hours | 500 |
Source: official NASM certification pages.
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