COVID-19 (Coronavirus) SPECIAL NOTICE: Out of an abundance of caution and with a goal of supporting CDC guidance regarding social distancing during the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, the NOVA Workforce Professional Test Center will be CLOSED until further notice.
The test center staff will be responding to emails and voicemails but will not be proctoring any exams.
Contact Us
Email: workforcetestcenter@nvcc.edu
Phone: 703.878.6149
Please include your name and phone number.
Visit www.nvcc.edu for regular updates.
Updated: 3/30/2020
Announcements
Schedule Your Appointment for the following exams:
- Certiport
- ACT WorkKeys
- Distance Education
- Other Certification
- CLEP
- DSST
- NYU Foreign Language Proficiency
See below for scheduling information for exams from PSI/Comira, Kryterion, MSSC, Pearson Vue, Praxis, TOEFL, GED, and NOCTI PLA.
- Our Mobile Test Center is available for special testing events!
What We Do
We provide fee-based test proctoring services for industry certification and licensing exams from national test vendors, private associations, and businesses. We also proctor credit-for-prior-learning exams and distance education exams for students taking courses at institutions other than NOVA. Fees vary based upon exam.
Locations and Hours of Operation
*Hours are subject to change
Who We Serve
We serve business professionals, employee candidates, career switchers, students, English-language learners, or anyone who needs an exam proctored.
Career Testing Proctoring Services
Industry certification and licensing examinations are available from the following vendors, other private associations, and businesses:
- PSI/Comira
- Certiport
- Kryterion
- Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
- Pearson Vue
- ETS-Praxis
- Other Certification Exams for Businesses and Organizations
- ACT WorkKeys®
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PSI/Comira
PSI/Comira
Test sponsors include the following and more. Visit PSI/COMIRA for exam, registration, scheduling, and payment information.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Certification of Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
- U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (USDOT)
- Center for the Assessment of Sign Language Interpretation (CASLI)
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Certiport
Purchase your certification exam from the following sponsors here.
- Microsoft Office Specialist
- Microsoft Technology Associate
- Adobe Certified Associate
- Autodesk Certified User
- Intuit QuickBooks Certified User
- IC3 Digital Literacy Certification
SCHEDULE your Certiport-MOS appointment online by clicking here. Proctoring fees are payable at time of scheduling using a debit or credit card.
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Kryterion
Exams from the following test sponsors and more are available. Register and schedule to test at our location by going to KRYTERION.
- National Contract Management Association
- Salesforce.com
- Construction Management Association of America
- International Association of Privacy Professionals
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Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
Active military and returning veterans, this is for you! Register and schedule to test at our location at MSSC to complete the following exams and earn industry recognition from the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC).- Certified Production Technician
- Certified Logistics Technician
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Pearson Vue
IT Network
Test sponsors include the following and more. Register and schedule to test at our location at Pearson VUE.
- Microsoft
- Cisco
- CompTIA
- Linux
- Oracle
- Evaluation Systems-Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) for teachers
- SAS
- VMware
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ETS-Praxis
Complete your professional assessment requirement for your teaching, school principal, and school superintendent’s license by taking the corresponding exam. To register and schedule to test at our location go to PRAXIS®. -
Other Certification Exams for Businesses and Organizations
Businesses and Organizations
We provide proctoring services to employers and private associations for their respective certification exams.
SCHEDULE your individual certification exam appointment online by clicking here. Proctoring fees are payable at time of scheduling using a debit or credit card.
To schedule a small (less than 10) or large group (more than 10) testing session, email workforcetestcenter@nvcc.edu or call 703.878.6149 to request a consultation and make arrangements for your specific needs.
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ACT WorkKeys®
ACT WorkKeys® Job Skills Assessments
For the Workplace: Earn a Virginia Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), a portable credential that proves to employers you have the right skills to be successful for the job. Complete three 55-minute tests that measure achievement in reading workplace documents, applied math, and graphic literacy. Click here to purchase a practice test. Visit Virginia's Career Readiness Certificate for detailed information.
For High School Students: Workplace Documents and Business Writing assessments are available for students in addition to the CRC.
SCHEDULE your ACT WorkKeys® appointment online by clicking here. Proctoring fees are payable at time of scheduling using a debit or credit card.
Academic Test Proctoring Services
Credit for Prior Learning
Click here to visit the Credit for Prior Learning page.
NOVA may award college credit by exam for college-level learning attained outside of the classroom through self-study and life experiences. The WPTC offers three exam series to support this option as listed below in addition to foreign and English language proficiency.
- CLEP
- DSST
- NOCTI PLA
- Foreign Language Proficiency
- English Language Proficiency
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CLEP
Testing – College Level Examination ProgramContact your school’s Student Services office for more information on how CLEP scores are applied to your transcript.
Two-five (2-5) days after you complete your exam the College Board will mail your official CLEP transcript to the institution you designate when you purchase your exam.
The Workforce Professional Test Center does not keep copies of CLEP scores and it does not process CLEP transcripts for NOVA.
- Review the CLEP Information for Test Takers booklet by clicking here.
- Purchase your exam from the College Board by clicking here.
- Print your CLEP Exam Registration Ticket and bring it to the test center on test day.
- Information about test preparation from the College Board may be found here.
- Click here for CLEP Exams and NOVA Equivalents.
- Proctoring administrative fees apply in addition to purchase price of exam.
SCHEDULE your CLEP appointment online by clicking here. Proctoring fees are payable at time of scheduling using a debit or credit card.
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DSST
Adult learners, military personnel and veterans, and home schooled students can prove mastery of subject matter for what they already know, earn college credits, and save money on their education by passing individual exams.
- Choose your exam title by visiting DSST® Get College Credit.
- Purchase your exam before test day by calling 1.877.471.9860. Tell the representative you wish to purchase a DSST voucher for Northern Virginia Community College.
- Proctoring administrative fees apply in addition to purchase price of exam.
SCHEDULE your DSST appointment online by clicking here. Proctoring fees are payable at time of scheduling using a debit or credit card.
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NOCTI PLA
Prior Learning Assessments
This series offers 112 technical skills assessments that have been recommended for college credit by the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS). They are ideal for military veterans, reserves, or those on active duty. Individuals re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or anyone who has acquired knowledge and technical skills outside of the traditional classroom may also benefit. Click here for a full list of available assessments. Examples include Criminal Justice, Dental Assisting, Early Childhood Development, Emergency Medical Services, Health Assisting, and Home Health Aid, HVAC, Legal Services, Medical Assisting, Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Services, Practical Nursing, and Technical Drafting. To register and purchase your exam click here.
Email workforcetestcenter@nvcc.edu to schedule your appointment.
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Foreign Language Proficiency
New York University (NYU) Foreign Language Proficiency Exams
This exam series includes over 50 different languages and is designed for students who wish to earn college credit for their native language.
- Purchase your exam from NYU by printing and completing the Registration Form located on the scheduling website and mailing it to the address below with your payment and a Proctor Letter.
NYUSPS Foreign Languages, Translation, and Interpreting
838 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10003 - Click here for an up-to-date list of exam fees and more information from NYU.
- Request a proctor letter to submit with your application by providing your mailing address in Section 7 of the online scheduling system when you purchase proctoring services.
- Once your exam is received from NYU a test center staff member will contact you and assist you with scheduling your appointment.
- All NYU exams should be mailed to NOVA-Woodbridge Campus, Workforce Regional Center, Suite 238, 2645 College Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22191-4099.
- It may take up to four (4) or more weeks for your request to be processed by NYU.
SCHEDULE your NYU Foreign Language Proficiency exam appointment online by clicking here. Proctoring fees are payable at time of scheduling using a debit or credit card.
- Purchase your exam from NYU by printing and completing the Registration Form located on the scheduling website and mailing it to the address below with your payment and a Proctor Letter.
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English Language Proficiency
Test of English as a Foreign Language
Scores from this exam are used as evidence of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers planning to study in universities in the U.S., to apply for a visa, to gain employment, and more. Testing sessions fill quickly so make your appointment as soon as possible! Register and schedule to test at our location by visiting TOEFL.
Test Center General Information and Procedures
1. All candidates must have an appointment prior to arriving at test center.
2. Valid government-issued photo ID with signature is required; it is the candidate’s responsibility to verify any additional ID requirements by contacting their test sponsor before test day.
3. Proctoring administrative fees are paid in advance of appointment using our online scheduling system with a debit or credit card.
4. Cell phones and other electronics must be turned off and are not permitted in the testing room.
5. Food, candy, gum, and beverages are not permitted in the testing room.
6. All exams must be completed by closing time.
7. Lockers are available to store your personal belongings.
8. Special Testing Accommodations: NOVA makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request and according to the test sponsor’s requirements with valid official documentation submitted one week prior to test day (recommended).
9. The Workforce Professional Test Center follows the weather and other closings and delays of NOVA. A closing or delay announcement will be reported right on the College’s home page, www.nvcc.edu. For more information click here.