Taking an exam

Exams are delivered on the Pearson OnVUE online proctoring platform. Before you start, watch the OnVUE Testing Experience video.

In-person testing options are available at select locations. To view availability in your country, visit Pearson VUE.

Register and schedule an exam

  1. Go to ACRS and sign in with your Apple Account.

    2. Note for employees of Apple partners:

    When you're registering for an exam, use the same Apple Account you use for SEED. If you have questions, please contact Apple Training support.

     

  2. On the Apple Certification page, select Available Exams.
  3. Select the exam you want to take.
  4. Update the required sections on the exam application page, then click the Submit button.
  5. On the Pearson VUE page, select OnVUE or a Pearson test center location (if available near you).
  6. Follow the instructions to schedule and pay for the exam. If you have a voucher or promo code, select “Add Voucher or Promo Code” and add the code during the checkout process.

Taking your scheduled exam


On the day of your scheduled exam, follow the instructions in the confirmation email you receive from Pearson VUE.

 

For candidates taking the exam on Pearson OnVUE, perform a system check in advance of your exam session on the computer and network you’ll use during the exam.

  1. Thirty minutes before your scheduled exam time, go to ACRS and sign in with your Apple Account.
  2. Click your exam listed under Open Online Exams.
  3. Click Begin Exam.

If you don’t pass the exam on the first try, you can retake it after 7 days. Review the exam preparation guide from Apple Training.