Worldwide Testing – July 23 Update

In the United States, we are targeting to have our Pearson VUE-owned test centers (PPCs) and PTCs operating at full, or near full capacity (dependent upon test center layout) in the following states:

Arizona and Arkansas – August 3 or sooner if possible

Washington (state) and Washington D.C. – August 10 or sooner if possible

With updated government guidance, these dates are subject to change.

Brazil

PPCs in Brazil are temporarily suspended through July 26, candidates will receive cancellation/reschedule emails shortly.

Worldwide Testing – July 15 Update

With updated government guidance, exam delivery is temporarily suspended at the following Pearson Professional Centers (PPCs) as below:

India

In Pune, PPCs are temporarily suspended through July 23, candidates will receive cancellation/reschedule emails shortly.

In other locations in India, local government guidance is restricting testing hours and the following sites are closed temporarily to adjust at the following locations:

• Jalandhar (PPC)
• Amritsar (PPC)
• Noida (PPC)
• Bangalore (two PPCs)

Mexico

PPCs in Mexico are temporarily suspended through July 29, candidates will receive cancellation/reschedule emails shortly.

Worldwide Testing – July 1 Update

At this time, many state and local governments are allowing businesses to reopen. The adjustments for increased capacity at Pearson VUE-owned testing centers will be aligned with this guidance with appropriate health and safety measures (face masks, sneeze guards, hand sanitizer, disinfecting protocols etc.,) in place.

United States - Ohio

We are targeting to have our Pearson VUE-owned test centers (PPCs) operating at full, or near full capacity (depending on test center layout) by July 20th.

India

Pearson VUE-owned professional testing centers (PPCs) in India were recently re-opened but due to government guidance exam delivery will be temporarily suspended in the following locations:

Chennai

• Exam deliveries are suspended through July 5, 2020, with appointments available on July 6th
• Candidates will receive cancellation/reschedule emails shortly

Pune and Mumbai

• Exam deliveries are suspended through July 31, 2020, with appointments available on August 1st
• Candidates will receive cancellation/reschedule emails shortly

Exams continue to be delivered at third-party test centers that are operational throughout India.

Worldwide Testing – June 25 Update

United States

With updated government guidance, we are targeting to have our Pearson VUE-owned test centers (PPCs) operating at full, or near full capacity (dependent upon test center layout) by July 15th in the following states:

Alaska, Hawaii, Missouri, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas

As we take steps to resume full, or near full capacity where permitted across our testing centers, please note that if limiting measures are reinstated, we will once again adjust our testing capacity and/or operations accordingly.

Brazil, Mexico

With updated government guidance, we are extending the suspension of exam deliveries at Pearson Professional Centers (PPCs) through July 8th.

• Candidates will begin to receive cancellation/reschedule emails shortly
• Exam appointment availability begins July 9th
• Exams will still be available at third-party test centers that are operational

Worldwide Testing – June 15 Update

Brazil and Mexico

With updated government guidance, we are extending the suspension of exam deliveries at (PPCs) through June 24th

• Candidates will begin to receive cancellation/reschedule emails shortly
• Exam appointment availability begins June 25th
• Exams will still be available at third-party test centers that are operational

China, Japan, and Singapore

We are targeting to begin operating our Pearson VUE-owned test centers (PPCs) in China, Japan, and Singapore at full capacity in the coming weeks. The capacity adjustment continues to be aligned to government guidance, and with appropriate health and safety measures in place.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Aligned with government guidance and the appropriate health and safety measures, we are targeting to reopen our Pearson VUE-owned test center (PPC) in Johannesburg on June 15th.

Spain and Turkey Testing – June 8 Update

Istanbul and Madrid

With updated government guidance, we are opening exam deliveries at Pearson Professional Centers (PPCs) starting June 8th in Madrid, Spain and Istanbul, Turkey. Other third-party testing centers in those countries continue to be operational.

Worldwide Testing – June 1 Update

South Africa and Turkey

With updated government guidance, we are extending the suspension of exam deliveries at Pearson Professional Centers (PPCs) through June 12th

• Candidates will begin to receive cancellation/reschedule emails shortly
• Exam appointment availability begins June 13th
• Exams will still be available at third-party test centers that are operational

Brazil and Mexico

With updated government guidance, we are extending the suspension of exam deliveries at (PPCs) through June 15th

• Candidates will begin to receive cancellation/reschedule emails shortly
• Exam appointment availability begins June 16th
• Exams will still be available at third-party test centers that are operational

Manila, Philippines

Aligned with government guidance and the appropriate health and safety measures, we are targeting to reopen our (PPC) in Manila on June 6th.

India Testing – May 19 Update

Pearson Professional Centers (PPCs) have begun to reopen for test delivery aligned to government requirements. To implement the necessary distancing measures within reopening PPCs, we will reduce any existing exam appointments by approximately 50%. Affected candidates will begin to receive cancellation/reschedule emails shortly.

Worldwide Testing – May 14 Update

North America

For all U.S. and Canada testing locations not currently open, temporary suspension of exam deliveries will remain through June 30. Candidates scheduled between now and June 30 will begin to receive a cancellation/reschedule notices beginning May 18. New candidate appointments will be available beginning July 1.

Rest of World

All test centers will open in areas where there are no restrictions prohibiting operation on June 1. Adjustments to this date will be made as necessary. Testing centers will be outfitted with hand sanitizer, and disinfectant. Appropriate social distancing measures will be observed through the month of June.

NACE Institute Testing Center – May 13 Update

The NACE Institute testing center in Houston will be opening back up on June 4 and is now taking appointments. The testing center will be at roughly 50% occupancy related to social distancing measures.

North America Testing – May 12 Update

The below states and territories have Pearson Professional Centers (PPCs) open with necessary distancing measures:

U.S. States

Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania (Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lycoming, McKean, Mercer, Montour, Northumberland, Potter, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, Union, Venango, and Warren), Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas (Harris County, Bexar County, Travis County), West Virginia, Wyoming

Canada

Manitoba, Quebec

U.S. Territories

American Samoa, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands

For a full listing of Pearson VUE testing center closures and updates, visit the Pearson VUE COVID-19 page.