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| Test-Out Option Requirements |
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The SIP Program recognizes that many people have experience in some areas that are covered by this credential and not in other areas. Since the goal is to ensure that people have the required level of knowledge, the Test-Out Option allows candidates to select only the courses that they need.
Outside of this one difference, all of the other requirements are the same.
• All of the requirements for admission are the same.
• The Final Exams for each Level are the same as the exams taken by students in the regular admission.
• The certification is the same.
• The Continuing Education requirements are the same.
The admission requirements for the Test-Out Option are:
Level |
Application & Fee |
Minimum Experience |
Recommendations |
Credential Exam |
I |
Yes |
Three years relevant experience |
Basic recommendation
Recommendation
for Level I Test-Out |
Level I
Certificate Exam
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II |
Yes |
Two additional years of experience |
Recommendation
for Level II Test-Out |
Level II Certificate Exam
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III |
Yes |
Two additional years of experience |
Recommendation
for Level III Test-Out |
Level III SIP Credential Exam
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Credential Exam
Candidates for the Test-Out Option will be allowed to take the exam for each Credential Level twice for the single fee. The first time will not be counted if it is not passed. If the candidate takes the exam more than twice, the re-testing fee will apply. If the candidate fails the exam a third time, he/she will be ineligible for the Test-Out Option and must take all of the remaining the courses.
Once successfully passing the exam for any Level, individuals will be required to maintain the same Continuing Education requirements as those who have completed the regular program for that Credential Level.
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