Certification Exam Policies

Consult this section for current information on program policies for CWNP certification exams.

Confidentiality

All content, specifically questions, answers and diagrams of the certification exams are the proprietary and confidential property of the CWNP Program. They may not be copied, reproduced, modified, published, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in anyway without the express authorization of the CWNP Program. Candidates who sit for CWNP exams must agree they have read and will abide by the terms and conditions of the CWNP Confidentiality Agreement before beginning the certification exam. The agreement applies to all exams. Signing and adhering to this agreement is required to be officially certified and to maintain valid certification.

Conduct

Candidates must take no action to compromise the integrity or confidentiality of any CWNP certification exam or certification. Prohibited actions are described in the CWNP Candidate Conduct Policy. Penalties for violating the policy can include up to and including a lifetime ban on all future exams, the nullification of all previous certifications, and legal action.

Correspondence

All official correspondence to certified candidates is sent to the email and/or address recorded in the CWNP Tracking System. Candidates are responsible for updating their personal information in the Tracking System to ensure receipt of official correspondence.

Privacy

The CWNP Program respects your privacy and is committed to protect the personal information that you share with us. The CWNP Privacy Policy describes how we collect and use your personal information.

Exam Violations

Disclosure of exam content and other acts of misconduct are strictly prohibited as described in the CWNP Candidate Conduct Policy. Please report any suspicious activity via the CWNP Online Reporting Form.

Exam Recertification

Certification status for exams will expire after a period of time. Candidates with a valid certification must pass an exam designated for recertification to keep their status and reminders will be sent via your email and postal address. Please refer to our Recertification Policy for the recertification requirements regarding your particular exam.

Retaking Exams

• Candidates may only take a beta exam once.
• Candidates who fail an exam must wait a period of five (5) calendar days, beginning the day after the failed attempt, before they may retest for the same exam.
• Once passed, a candidate must wait a minimum of 180 days before taking the same exam with an identical exam number.
• Candidates who violate these policies are in violation of the agreement. Such conduct is strictly prohibited as described in the CWNP Candidate Conduct Policy.

Exam Scoring

Passing scores are set by using statistical analysis and are subject to change. At the completion of the exam, candidates receive a score report along with a score breakout by exam section and the passing score for the given exam. Exam questions and passing scores are subject to change without notice.

Exam Retirement

When an exam retires it may be replaced by another exam and the previous exam will be phased out.

Logo Guidelines

Certified candidates may only use certification logos, certificates and other collateral as provided and in accordance with the published Logo Guidelines. Individuals or entities that misuse certification logos, certificates and/or other collateral may be subject to penalties up to an including a lifetime ban on all future exams and the nullification of all previous certifications.