Schedule a Certification Exam

In order to take the certification exam, you need to purchase the exam.  Visit the product pages for the Certification Store to complete your purchase.  You can choose one of the available bundle packages that consist of a single-attempt at the exam, two attempts at the exam (one initial attempt and one retake attempt), and/or an e-book (for CMCP® only).

Discounts are available for purchasing in bulk.  If you have questions, please contact us.

Following your purchase, you will complete the registration steps.

Registration for the CMCO® and CMCP® exams is processed through GSX’s certification management system, Credicycle.

• Visit Credicycle to initiate and complete your registration.
• Review the Credicycle FAQ page to learn more about the two exam delivery options before selecting the option that works best for you.
• Complete a short demographic survey.
• Review and electronically sign the security and confidentiality agreement regarding the assessment content of the Certified Mission Critical Operator® (CMCO®) and Certified Mission Critical Professional® (CMCP®) certification exams.

In-Person Exams: 

• The CMCO® and CMCP® certification exams are offered at in-person testing centers via the Assessment Systems Corporation (ASC) test center network. To find a complete list of available in-person test centers, click here. If you choose to take the exam at an in-person test center, a member of the ASC team will contact you via email to obtain your preferred test center, date, and time.

Remote Proctoring Exams:

• MonitorEDU, the online testing platform, is a remote exam proctoring service that provides a secure and user-friendly way to complete your CMCO® or CMCP® exam.  After completing your registration as indicated above in Step 2, you will be able to take the CMCO® or CMCP® exam at your convenience.
• Visit https://monitoredu.com/faq for more information about how to take the CMCO® or CMCP® exam remotely.

It is recommended that you review the general exam and testing requirements for in-person testing or online testing prior to taking either of the certification exam.