Computer Based Testing for CSCP Exams
As announced and after a few pilots APICS is transferring from Paper-and-Pencil exam testing to Computer Based Testing (CBT) for the CSCP exams. International candidates now have the option of Paper and Pencil Testing or Computer Based Testing (CBT).
Note: The International (non-North
NOTE: The CSCP is now available via computer-based testing (CBT) as well as in paper and pencil format. If you register for the paper and pencil version of the CSCP exam, you will NOT have the opportunity to switch to the CBT version of the exam. Likewise, you will not be able to switch from CBT to paper and pencil.
What is computer based testing?
CBT, as defined by APICS, is the delivery of our existing certification exams by computer at a pre-determined,proctored vendor site. The vendor that APICS has chosen is Pearson VUE.
Why is APICS changing the APICS CSCP from pencil-and-paper exams to CBT?
The implementation of CBT strengthens The APICS’ commitment to serving the operations management community through a valid and reliable examination process. It also provides numerous benefits to candidates, including:
- Providing more flexible test administration.
- Providing candidates with the convenience of scheduling their tests on the available dates and times most appropriate for them.
- Providing candidates with faster scoring and results.
- Providing the candidate with a professional exam environment that allows for maximum concentration on the exam with limited external disturbances.
- Offering candidates a reliable and consistent testing environment, where there is little or no variability between each candidate's experiences.
- Reducing the risk of candidate response errors caused by transferring answers from an exam booklet to an answer sheet.
International Registration
Click HERE for dates & deadlines.
Registration Information
Candidates who would like to participate in the next CBT administration may follow the instructions below to register. Candidates Not Registered for the APICS CSCP Paper and Pencil Exam but have received an authorization to test notice from APICS, please follow these steps.
Contact Your Certification Exam Administrator
CSCP exams may be purchased directly through the following exam administrator:
vLm - Vereniging Logistiek management
E-mail: info@vlm.nl
Website: www.vlm.nl and fill out the online APICS registration form.
NOTE! Candidates must already have an authorization to test notice (eligibility ticket) from APICS to register for CBT.
After registering with vLm for your CSCP exam you’ll receive an invoice. The costs for a CBT exam are the same as for paper and pencil exams (€ 875,- for the CSCP exam; € 500,- for the CSCP Retake). This invoice has to be paid before we can register the candidate through the exam portal.
NOTE! Without payment vLm will not register the candidates for the CSCP exam!
After payment you will be registered through vLm. Within 48 hours you will receive a confirmation of registration and you must go on-line or call Pearson VUE customer support to register with the testing center. The scheduling deadline for all computer-based exams is 24-hours before the exam date. For registration with Pearson VUE follow the instructions (http://www.pearsonvue.com/apics/cscp/).
Exam locations in the Netherlands: Amsterdam and Utrecht
Candidate should have the following information available when scheduling a CBT exam:
- The name and date of the exam and the location of the testing center
- Your mailing address, fax number and e-mail address
- Your APICS-ID number (example: “APICS123456”)
- Exam Series Code (CSCPI)
More information can be obtained by vLm (info@vlm.nl) or through the APICS website: www.apics.org.
Click HERE for the FAQ.