The Iowa Central Testing Center coordinates the administration of classroom tests for students with disabilities. Students must be registered and approved with Iowa Central's Accommodations Office to receive and take accommodated exams.

Click here for information on requesting accommodations.

Things You Should Know About Taking Accommodated Tests

• A photo ID must be provided (student ID, driver’s license, or passport).
• Students should take their accommodated test during their scheduled class time.
• To schedule an accommodated test, click here.

• If they have back-to-back class times, a make-up time can be arranged.

• Students with accommodations for a reader and/or private testing room must schedule an appointment at least two business days in advance with the appropriate Testing Center (Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, or Webster City).
• The only finals given in the Testing Center are accommodated tests.
• *Please click here for the complete Testing Center Policy for Examinees.

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

Before enrolling in courses at Iowa Central, be sure to speak with an Academic Advisor about any placement exams that may need to be taken for placement in reading, writing, and math classes. Placement exams that may need to be taken will be based on the academic interest area of the student. If a student is required to take a placement test(s), Iowa Central accepts ALEKS, ACT, ACCUPLACER, and/or SAT scores (within the last 3 years) so it can guide students to appropriate coursework and to eventual academic success.

Need to take your placement assessment from home? Click to view the instructions.

Need to take your placement assessment off-site with a proctor? Click to view the Online Proctor Request form

ACCUPLACER® Assessment

The ACCUPLACER® Assessments are Iowa Central’s reading and writing (English) placement assessments.

The computerized ACCUPLACER® Next-Generation Reading is an untimed test comprised of 20 questions and measures your ability to understand what you read, to identify main ideas, and to make inferences. You need to distinguish between direct statements and secondary or supporting ideas.

The computerized ACCUPLACER® WritePlacer® assessment is 60-minutes in length and will require an examinee to compose a 300-600 word, typed essay. The WritePlacer® test measures your ability to write effectively, which is critical to academic success. Your writing sample will be scored on the basis of how effectively it communicates a whole message to the readers for the stated purpose. Your score is based on your ability to express, organize and support your opinions and ideas, not the position you take on the essay topic. The following characteristics of writing will be considered:

Purpose and Focus - The extent to which the writer presents information in a unified and coherent manner, clearly addressing the issue.

Organization and Structure - The extent to which the writer orders and connects ideas.

Development and Support - The extent to which the writer develops and supports ideas.

Sentence Variety and Style - The extent to which the writer crafts sentences and paragraphs demonstrating control of vocabulary, voice, and structure.

Mechanical Conventions - The extent to which the writer expresses ideas using standard English.

Critical Thinking - The extent to which the writer communicates a point of view and demonstrates reasoned relationships among ideas.

A holistic score will be given at the completion of the essay.

Study materials for the ACCUPLACER® Next-Generation Reading can be accessed from your computer, tablet or smartphone on the free ACCUPLACER® Study App. Study materials for the ACCUPLACER® WritePlacer® can be found here:  www.iowacentral.edu/writeplacerprep

Things You Should Know About Taking Assessments

• The ACCUPLACER® Assessments are given on a drop-in basis at the Fort Dodge Center and by appointment at the Storm Lake and Webster City Centers.
• A valid photo ID must be provided (student ID, driver’s license, or passport).
• ACCUPLACER placement scores are valid for 3 years from the start of the course you are placed in.
• The placement assessments can only be given once per day; you must wait 24 hours before reassessing.
• No student will be allowed to begin an assessment if the full allotted time is not available.
• Students who are trying to reassess for the ACCUPLACER® exam are charged $10 per section retake.
• A $25 fee is charged to students who wish to have their placement scores sent to another institution. Click here to fill out your Placement Test Score Request Form
• After you complete the ACCUPLACER® Assessment, we will interpret your scores for placement into specific Iowa Central courses. See the Mandatory Placement Chart

ACCUPLACER® Assessments

• Students may take the ACCUPLACER® Assessment as many times as they would like, but only once per day.

*Please click here for the complete Testing Center Policy for Examinees

At The Other Campuses, Call Ahead For Times/Appointments

• Storm Lake 515-574-1071
• Webster City 515-832-1632

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

Iowa Central Community College serves as a National Testing Center for the high school ACT test.

Testing takes place on designated Saturday mornings from 8:00am–1:00pm. Students should arrive for check in by 7:30am.

You can register for the ACT online or call 319-337-1270.

• The Center Code for Iowa Central – Fort Dodge campus is: 013120
• The Center Code for Iowa Central – Webster City campus is: 013680

For More Information

Stephanie Evenson
ACT Test Coordinator
515-574-1175
evenson_s@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Before enrolling in courses at Iowa Central, be sure to speak with an Academic Advisor about any placement exams that may need to be taken for placement in reading, writing, and math classes. Placement exams that may need to be taken will be based on the academic interest area of the student. If a student is required to take a placement test(s), Iowa Central accepts ALEKS, ACT, ACCUPLACER, and/or SAT scores (within the last 3 years) so it can guide students to appropriate coursework and to eventual academic success.

Need to take your placement assessment from home? Click to view the instructions.

Need to take your placement assessment off-site with a proctor? Click to view the Online Proctor Request form

ALEKS Assessment

The ALEKS Assessment is Iowa Central’s math placement assessment. If students have not taken any prior math placement assessments, they can take the ALEKS Assessment at any of the Iowa Central centers, free-of-charge. The computerized ALEKS Assessment is not timed and provides a built-in calculator that can be used for some of the problems. The average time for the ALEKS Assessment is 90 minutes. Once you have completed the first assessment, you will have access to an online Prep and Learning Module where you can work through a series of problems specific to your proficient/deficient math subject areas.

Things You Should Know About Taking Assessments

• The ALEKS® Assessments is given on a drop-in basis at the Fort Dodge Center and by appointment at the Storm Lake and Webster City Centers.
• A valid photo ID must be provided (student ID, driver’s license, or passport).
• ALEKS placement scores are valid for 18 months from the start of the course you are placed in.
• The placement assessments can only be given once per day; you must wait 24 hours before reassessing.
• No student will be allowed to begin an assessment if the full allotted time is not available.
• A $25 fee is charged to students who wish to have their placement scores sent to another institution. Click here to fill out your Placement Test Score Request Form
• After you complete the ALEKS® Assessment, we will interpret your scores for placement into specific Iowa Central courses. See the Mandatory Placement Chart

ALEKS Assessment

• The ALEKS Assessment is untimed; however, students should plan approximately 90 minutes to complete 30 placement problems.
• Only the on-screen calculator can be used for the ALEKS Assessment. Some problems will not allow access to the calculator. Students can use scratch paper, provided by the Testing Center.
• Students may take the ALEKS Assessment up to 5 times, total. After the 5 attempts, students may pay $20 to gain access to another 5 attempts.
• Between the first and second assessment, students must wait a full 24 hours before retesting.
• Between assessments 2-5, students must put in a mandatory 5 hours into the Prep and Learning Module before they will be able to take their next assessment.
• The ALEKS Assessment must be taken in one sitting.
  

*Please click here for the complete Testing Center Policy for Examinees

At The Other Campuses, Call Ahead For Times/Appointments

• Storm Lake 515-574-1071
• Webster City 515-832-1632

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

Iowa Central Community College serves as a Prometric Testing site for ASE (Automotive Service Excellence). There are more than 40 ASE certification tests, covering almost every imaginable aspect of the automotive repair and service industry.

ASE provides more than 40 tests for:

• Cars & Light Trucks
• Collision Repair
• Medium-Heavy Truck
• Truck Equipment
• School and Transit Buses
• Auto & Truck Parts

More information on scheduling: www.ase.com

Things You Should Know About Taking ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Exam

You may register by going to www.ase.com, create a myASE account and login. You can also call Prometric at:
1-877-346-9327. Iowa Central Testing Center site code #7463

• Test Registration
  Test registration information, Certification/recertification test fees can be found by clicking here.
• Obtain your ASE ID once you register for your exam.
• Contact the Testing to schedule your appointment at 515-574-1044 or at TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu.
• A photo ID must be provided that contains both a current photo and signature (driver's license, state-issued identification card, military identification card or passport)
• Any belongings, including your wallet, keys, and mobile phone will be stored in a secure locker provided by the testing site.
• You will be screened with a hand-held metal detector and may be asked to turn your pockets inside-out or to pull up your sleeves or pant legs.
• No examinee will be allowed to begin an exam if the full allotted time is not available.
• *Please click here for the complete Testing Center Policy for Examinees

For More Information

www.ase.com

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

Iowa Central Community College is an authorized CERTIPORT® testing center. We offer Microsoft Office, Microsoft Technology, Adobe, Autodesk, QuickBooks, & IC3 exams.

Some Things You Should Know about Taking Certiport® Exams

• Registration needs to be completed through the CERTIPORT® website: www.certiport.com
• You will obtain a voucher at registration and contact the testing center to schedule your appointment. If you have any questions during registration, please call CERTIPORT® at 801.847.3179.
• Testers must contact the Assistant Director of Testing at Iowa Central to schedule their Certiport exam in advance, 515-574-1044.
• There is a *$30 testing fee.
• If you have any questions during registration, please call CERTIPORT at 888-999-9830.

For More Information

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

Iowa Central offers its students the opportunity to earn immediate college credit by demonstrating academic proficiency. Credit granted by examination will be indicated on the student's transcript with a” T” (Credit by Examination). Credit by Examination is available when duplication of a college level course does not exist. Iowa Central is a National Testing Center for CLEP examinations.

Application Information

The cost of each test is $145 (two separate payments: one to CLEP for $95 and one to Iowa Central for $50).

Students are eligible to take a CLEP exam for credit as long as it is not a repeated course, they are not currently enrolled in the course, and do not have an equivalent course that was previously attempted or completed.

Information is available through the Academic Resource Center. Click the link to print the CLEP Application Information.

Some Things You Should Know about Taking CLEP

• Testers must contact the Assistant Director of Testing at Iowa Central to schedule the exam in advance. You can call 515-574-1044 or you can schedule online at https://calendly.com/ictesting/15min.

Who should consider testing?

1. You are sure the credits will be accepted by the college(s) and/or university(ies) you plan to attend and
2. You have a superior high school background, already have college-level proficiency in certain subject areas, or have earned an ACT score above 24.

Study materials for CLEP are available in many libraries, bookstores, and the College Board http://www.collegeboard.org. You may also order a copy of The Official Study Guide for approximately $30 by calling 1-800-323-7155 and charging it to your major credit card. A reference copy of The Official Study Guide is in the Academic Resource Center.

Repeating an exam is possible only after a three month waiting period.

*Please click here for the complete Testing Center Policy for Examinees

Use of CLEP at Iowa Central Community College

Each college decides how to apply CLEP credit. Iowa Central Community College follows the guidelines of the agreement between the Regent Universities and the Area Colleges. A maximum of 30 s.h. of CLEP credit will be granted by Iowa Central. If you have questions about applying CLEP credit toward Iowa Central graduation, see the Iowa Central Registrar. Click the link to print the Click the link to print the CLEP Application Information.

Transferring Credit

Most senior colleges will accept CLEP from the Iowa Central Community College transcript of student grades, but transfer applications of CLEP credit should be discussed with an Iowa Central Community College Advisor and the Admissions Office of the senior college. You will need to go to the College Board website, http://collegeboard.org in order to transfer your CLEP credit to another institution.

For More Information

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

Iowa Central Community College Testing Center will proctor tests for examinees from the community and other colleges and universities. There is a fee of *$30 for an exam of 2 hours or less. There will be an additional $10 for each additional hour, or any portion of an hour, payable at the time of the test (cash, check, or credit). The Testing Center reserves the right to review the exam BEFORE confirming a final test fee. It is the examinee’s responsibility to provide, in advance, all information regarding the test so that an appropriate fee can be set. Correspondence testers must contact the Testing Coordinator at 515-574-1044 to schedule the exam and make all arrangements in advance.

*If you are taking a for-credit test for one of Iowa’s 15 Community Colleges, there will be no charge to the student as per the Iowa Community College Test Center Reciprocity Agreement.

Once arrangements have been made, examinees may have their institution mail the exam(s) directly to the Iowa Central Testing Center. Please mail to:

Iowa Central Community College
Attn: Testing Center
One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

OR

Exams and exam directions may be e-mailed (preferred method) or faxed to:

E-mail: TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu
Fax: 515-574-1162

Some Things You Should Know About Taking Correspondence Tests

• Correspondence testers must contact the Assistant Director of Testing at Iowa Central to schedule the exam in advance, 515-574-1044.
• A valid photo ID must be provided (student ID, driver’s license, or passport)
• There is a charge of $30 for an exam of 2 hours or less and $10 for each additional hour, or any portion of an hour, payable at the time of the test.
• *Please click here for the complete Testing Center Policy for Examinees

For More Information

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

Dental professionals must contact the Assistant Director of Testing at 515-574-1044 to schedule the exam. The following exams are available:

• *Dentist (Jurisprudence Exam) – 100 questions, 1 hour
• *Dental Hygienist (Jurisprudence Exam) – 50 questions, 1 hour
• *Dental Assistant (Jurisprudence Exam) – 50 questions, 1 hour
• Dental Assistant (Radiography Exam) – 56 questions, 1 hour
• Dental Assistant (Infection Control) – 50 questions, 1 hour

*Open book exams (examinees must bring their own book)

For more information about these exams, visit https://dentalboard.iowa.gov/.

Things You Should Know About Taking Dental Professional Exams

• Dental professionals must contact the Assistant Director of Testing at 515-574-1044
• You can schedule your exam by visiting https://calendly.com/ictesting/dental-testing.
• A photo ID must be provided (student ID, driver’s license, or passport)
• There is a testing fee of $40.00 per day.
• *Please click here for the complete Testing Center Policy for Examinees

For More Information

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

Welcome to the Central Iowa Fire and EMS Testing Consortium testing. This general knowledge exam is for those interested in becoming a firefighter for Fort Dodge, as well as the other communities in the Des Moines metro area who are a part of the testing consortium. The test is an IO Solutions, computer-based exam, that requires no prior knowledge of fire or EMS. If you have any questions about the hiring process, you can contact Matt Price, Assistant Fire Chief at the Fort Dodge Fire Department, at mprice@fortdodgeiowa.org or you can visit their website at https://www.fortdodgeiowa.org/department/division.php?structureid=96

If you are interested in signing up for testing at Iowa Central, please contact Megan Grove at grove_m@iowacentral.edu or 515-574-1044. Testing candidates will need an IO Solutions login prior to arriving at the Testing Center. Testing candidates will need to bring a photo ID and a debit/credit card for the $25 testing fee with IO Solutions. There is also a $20 testing fee paid to Iowa Central when the candidate arrives for testing.

For study materials for this exam, please visit https://iosolutions.com/product/nfsi-elite-study-package-online/.

Candidates can schedule their exam online at https://calendly.com/ictesting/fire-testing.

Information about the Central Iowa Fire and EMS Testing Consortium can be found at https://www.dmacc.edu/programs/fire/consortium/Pages/welcome2.aspx

For More Information

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

Iowa Central Community College, along with all Iowa community colleges, offers HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma) classes to assist students in completing the five HiSET sub test areas in a computer based test format. The HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) offers students the same High School Equivalency Diploma from the state of Iowa as GED® has in the past.

• Math - 55 questions, 90 minutes
• Science - 60 questions, 80 minutes
• Social Studies - 60 questions, 70 minutes
• Reading - 50 questions, 65 minutes
• Writing - 60 questions, 1 essay, 120 minutes

For more information about the HiSET please check out: http://hiset.ets.org/test_takers

Prior to taking the HiSET, all students must register and attend an orientation to join a class. For information on dates, sites, contacts, and orientation/class sessions, click here.

• Testers must bring their Iowa Verification for HSED test form and photo ID to the testing site.
• No examinee will be allowed to begin an exam if the full allotted time is not available.
• *Please click here for the complete Testing Center Policy for Examinees

For More Information

Susan Doyle
Adult Education & Literacy Assistant Director
515-574-1263
doyle@iowacentral.edu

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

Iowa Central Community College is an authorized testing site for the Iowa Department of Revenue. We offer the Iowa Department of Revenue Assessor and Iowa Department of Revenue Deputy Assessor exams.

• Assessor Exam – 117 questions to be answered in 4 hours.
• Deputy Assessor Exam – 75 questions to be answered in 3 hours.
• Results are e-mailed to the examinee the day the exam has been completed.
• Retakes are allowed after a 30 day break and once approved by IDR.
• Exam information and materials can be found here: https://tax.iowa.gov/assessor-deputy-assessor-exam

Some Things You Should Know about Taking Iowa Department of Revenue Exams

• Once the preliminary requirements are met, an application must be filled out and sent to trisha.jones@iowa.gov
• After approval, testers must contact the Assistant Director of Testing at Iowa Central to schedule their exam in advance, 515-574-1044
• A photo ID must be provided (driver’s license or passport)
• Examinees may bring a basic or scientific calculator to use during the exam.
• There is a $30 testing fee that will need to be paid at the time of testing.

For More Information

Trisha Jones
Revenue Examiner 3
515-805-7244
trisha.jones@iowa.gov

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

The Iowa Legislature passed the “Iowa Plumber and Mechanical Professional Licensing Act” that created a licensing Board under the Iowa Department of Public Health. Iowa Central Community College serves as a testing site for licensure for plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, hydronics, and sheet metal professionals who work in the state of Iowa.

The following exams are available and exam fees must be paid by Visa or MasterCard. Exam fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

• Master Plumber with Gas - Open Book, 125 questions, 5 hours, $109
• Journeyperson Plumber with Gas - Open Book, 75 questions, 3 hours, $109
• Master HVAC-Refrigeration with Gas - Open Book, 100 questions, 4 hours, $109
• Journeyperson HVAC-Refrigeration with Gas - Open Book, 75 questions, 3 hours, $109
• Master Hydronics with Gas - Open Book, 100 questions, 4 hours, $109
• Journeyperson Hydronics with Gas - Open Book, 75 questions, 2 hours, $109
• Master Mechanical with Gas - Open Book, 100 questions, 4 hours, $109
• Journeyperson Mechanical with Gas - Open Book, 75 questions, 2 hours, $109
• Journeyperson Sheet Metal - Open Book, 75 questions, 2 hours, $109

More information on scheduling/allotted materials please click here

Things You Should Know About Taking IPMSB (Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical System Board) Licensing Test

• You may register for your examination by calling 319-398-7768 or 319-398-5529 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday. Please have your Visa or MasterCard information available and an active email account.
• After you register for your exam, you must schedule your exam appointment with the Assistant Director of Testing at 515-574-1044 or online at https://calendly.com/ictesting/ipmsb-iowa-plumbing-and-mechanical-system-board-licensing-test.
• A photo ID must be provided that contain both a current photo and signature (driver's license, state-issued identification card, military identification card or passport)
• The names on the ID must exactly matches the name used to register for the exam (including designations such as "Jr", or "III")
• If you do not pass the exam, you must register for a new exam. To schedule for a retake exam, contact Kirkwood Community College at 319-398-7768 or 319-398-5529.
• No examinee will be allowed to begin an exam if the full allotted time is not available.
• *Please click here for the complete Testing Center Policy for Examinees

For More Information

www.kirkwood.edu/iowalicensingexams

Kirkwood Community College Continuing Education Department
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
319-398-7768 or 319-398-5529
contactce@kirkwood.edu

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

Kryterion Inc., a subsidiary of Drake International, is a leader in test development and delivery, providing testing solutions to the certification, licensure, and education markets globally.

Things You Should Know About Taking Kryterion Exams

• All candidate identification must be valid (not expired) and must be an original document (not a photocopy or a fax)
• Primary ID: Must contain a permanently affixed photo of the candidate, along with the candidate’s signature
• Secondary ID: If the exam sponsor requires a secondary ID, it must contain the candidate’s signature
• Examinees may register online through their account at www.Webassessor.com or visit their Test Sponsor site to enroll
• For questions or additional test taker support please contact the Kryterion Testing Network Support Team at 1-800-403-6199 or 602-281-3591.
• Please click here for the complete Testing Center Policy for Examinees

For More Information

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

Make-up testing is intended only for extraordinary circumstances where a student has missed an exam due to illness, an unavoidable cause, or participation in a school-sponsored activity, such as a sport, Student Ambassadors, etc. Students should provide documentation to satisfy the instructor that a make-up test is warranted. It is the responsibility of the student to contact their instructor PRIOR TO missing an exam/class. Students who are scheduled to participate in school-related and sponsored activities are to inform teachers immediately if their participation creates a conflict situation with a proposed testing date. If a student is deemed to be justifiably absent the instructor may allow arranging a makeup time for that student.

Things You Should Know About Taking Make-Up Exams

• A photo ID must be provided (student ID, driver’s license, or passport).
• Students need to be aware of any time limitations imposed by their instructor and are responsible for managing their own time.
• No examinee will be allowed to begin an exam if the full allotted time is not available or the test has expired.
• Students are responsible for providing their own testing tools, including Scantron sheets.
• Make-up tests cannot be made up during Finals Week.
• *Please click here for the complete Testing Center Policy for Examinees.

For More Information

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
grove_m@iowacentral.edu
515-574-1044

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

Iowa Central Community College serves as an authorized test center for Meazure Learning. Meazure Learning provides testing and training design, development and delivery services. These services extend to certification and licensure organizations, corporations, educational institutions, government agencies and trade and professional associations.

Things You Should Know About Taking Meazure Exams

• Candidates must bring their confirmation email with their login credentials that were sent directly from Meazure Learning
• All candidate identification must be valid (not expired) and must be an original document (not a photocopy or fax).
• Acceptable forms of ID include driver’s license, passport, military ID, or other government issued photo ID with a signature.
• Examinees may register online at https://www.meazurelearning.com/
• Please click here for the complete Testing Center Policy for Examinees.

For More Information

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
grove_m@iowacentral.edu
515-574-1044

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

ACT’s National Career Readiness Certificate™ (NCRC) is a portable credential that demonstrates achievement and a certain level of workplace employability. WorkKeys assessments measure "real world" skills that employers believe are critical to job success. Test questions are based on situations in the everyday work world.
Individuals can earn the NCRC by taking three WorkKeys® assessments:

• Applied Math (formerly Applied Mathematics) – 33 questions, 55 minutes
  
• Graphic Literacy (formerly Locating Information) – 38 questions, 55 minutes
  
• Workplace Documents (formerly Reading For Information) – 33 questions, 55 minutes

Individuals who successfully complete all three assessments are eligible for a certificate at one of four levels, showing they're ready for a percentage of jobs in ACT's extensive database of occupational profiles:

• Platinum
  Skills for 99 percent of the jobs in ACT's database
• Gold
  Skills for 90 percent of the jobs in ACT's database
• Silver
  Skills for 65 percent of the jobs in ACT's database
• Bronze
  Skills for 35 percent of the jobs in ACT's database

For more information about the National Career Readiness Certificate™, click here.

Things you Should Know About Taking National Career Readiness Certification Exams

• Examinees must have an Iowa address
• A photo ID must be provided (student ID, driver’s license, or passport).
• No examinee will be allowed to begin an exam if the full allotted time is not available.
• *Please click here for the complete Testing Center Policy for Examinees

For More Information

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

Iowa Central Community College serves as a testing site for Pearson VUE Testing. Pearson VUE delivers certification and licensure tests through the world’s largest network of test centers in 175 countries across the world. Pearson VUE provides testing services for information technology, regulatory and certification boards, academic, government, and corporate clients.

Things You Should Know About Taking Pearson VUE Exams

• All candidate identification must be valid (not expired) and must be an original document (not a photocopy or a fax).

• Primary ID: Must contain a permanently affixed photo of the candidate, along with the candidate’s signature.
• Secondary ID: If the exam sponsor requires a secondary ID, it must contain the candidate’s signature.

• Examinees may register online at pearsonvue.com (preferred method)
• *Please click here for the complete Testing Center Policy for Examinees

For More Information

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

Iowa Central Community College serves as a testing site for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (Pesticide Bureau) for Commercial Applicator Certification as well as Private Pesticide Applicator Certification. For more information about the exam(s), you can visit https://iowaagriculture.gov/pesticide-bureau/applicator-licensing-certification. For information on study materials, you can visit https://store.extension.iastate.edu/topic/crops/pesticide-safety-education-program?s=5&a=0&f=0.

The cost to sit for the pesticide exams are $30/day.

Contact the appropriate testing center to schedule your exam. We offer Pesticide testing at our Fort Dodge and Storm Lake locations. Please see the above information

PRAXIS is a series of exams used to evaluate the knowledge and teaching ability of candidates pursuing a career in education.  PRAXIS “Core” tests cover the reading, writing, and math skills necessary to enter the K-12 field, while the “Subject Assessment” exams measure a candidate’s subject-specific knowledge, as well as his or her general pedagogical ability.

Students must register and pay online in order to test.  A printed admission ticket is also required.

Retake Policy
If you feel you did not perform to your potential, you may retake a Praxis test once every 21 days, not including your initial test date. (Note: If you take a combined test, such as the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects Test or the PA Grades 4–8 Core Assessment, you cannot retake a subtest until after the 21-day period.)

Iowa Central Test Dates
PRAXIS exams are given most Tuesdays at the Iowa Central Community College Testing Center on the Fort Dodge Campus.

Exams are given at 8:30am CST. Exam length may vary depending on type of exam taken.

Things You Should Know About Taking the PRAXIS Exams

• Register for the PRAXIS.
• Payment must be completed online during the registration process.
• Bring a copy of your admission ticket.
• A photo ID must be provided (student ID, driver’s license, or passport).
• Students should arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled test time.
• *Please click here for the complete Testing Center Policy for Examinees

For More Information

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

Iowa Central Community College is an Authorized PSI Testing Center. PSI has over 60 years of experience with providing solutions to corporations, professional associations and government regulatory agencies. The PSI Testing Center Network is comprised of proctored testing facilities that deliver quality, standardized, reliable, and professional test administrations for PSI clients.
PSI is a leading provider of web-delivered, high-stakes testing and assessment solutions for major government and corporate clients, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Transportation Security Administration and the Federal Air Marshal Program. Iowa Central offers both PSI True Talent and ATLAS testing.

• A full list of PSI exams and exam information/materials can be here: https://candidate.psiexams.com/

Some Things You Should Know about Taking PSI Exams

• All candidate identification must be valid (not expired) and must be an original document (not a photocopy or a fax). It is the examinee's responsibility to review the ID requirements for the exam you are taking before making your appointment. Please refer to your Candidate Information Bulletin for specific ID requirements.
• *Please click here for the complete Testing Center Policy for Examinees

For More Information

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu

This test takes a little under 2 hours to complete.

Students must pay the fees associated with the TOEFL exam. There's no limit on how many times a student may retake the test. However, 12 days must elapse between testing dates.

Exams are given at 9:30am CST on the select dates above at the Iowa Central Community College Testing Center on the Fort Dodge Campus.

Things You Should Know About Taking the TOEFL Exams

• Register for the TOEFL
• Payment must be completed online during the registration process.
• A photo ID must be provided (student ID, driver’s license, or passport).
• Students should arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled test time.
• As always, electronics and other personal items are not permitted in the testing area.
• Test scores are posted online 10 days after the test date.
• *Please click here for the complete Testing Center Policy for Examinees

For More Information

Megan Grove
Assistant Director of Testing
515-574-1044
grove_m@iowacentral.edu

Testing Center
515-574-1161
TestingCenter@iowacentral.edu