Summary of the NCIDQ Examination Process

There is a lot that goes into acquiring your NCIDQ Certificate. First you have to qualify through one of our routes, then you have to apply, register and finally take the exam! Depending on your jurisidiction, you may even have additional responsibilities. We know these processes can be intimidating, so below we have provided some essential information, links, and visual depictions to assist you.

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Visual depiction of a candidate's exam process:















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