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  {
    "slug": "aipb-certified-bookkeeper",
    "name": "Certified Bookkeeper",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aipb-certified-bookkeeper",
    "category": "accounting",
    "awardingBody": "American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB); Prometric delivers Parts 1–2",
    "fee": "Registration $25 member / $60 nonmember (nonrefundable) + $100 each for Prometric Parts 1 & 2; Parts 3–4 have no exam fee (study workbooks extra)",
    "format": "Closed-book computerized tests at Prometric (Parts 1–2); open-book workbook finals (Parts 3–4)",
    "questions": "Multiple-choice; item counts per test are not published. Six tests total: two 2-hour Prometric tests per part for Parts 1–2, plus untimed workbook finals for Parts 3–4",
    "length": "2 hours each for Prometric Parts 1 & 2; Parts 3–4 are untimed open-book finals",
    "passMark": "75% on Prometric Parts 1 & 2; 70% on workbook Parts 3 & 4",
    "costRange": "$225–$260 minimum (plus optional workbooks)",
    "studyTime": "Study + testing typically several months; experience within 3 years of passing",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Part 1, Test 1 — Adjustments",
      "Part 1, Test 2 — Error Correction & Bank Reconciliation",
      "Part 2, Test 1 — Payroll",
      "Part 2, Test 2 — Depreciation",
      "Part 3 — Inventory",
      "Part 4 — Internal Controls & Fraud Prevention"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.aipb.org"
  },
  {
    "slug": "cfe-exam",
    "name": "Certified Fraud Examiner Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cfe-exam",
    "category": "accounting",
    "awardingBody": "ACFE testing partner",
    "fee": "Exam and membership fees (retake $110)",
    "format": "Multiple-choice, computer-based",
    "questions": "Three sections (120 + 120 + 70 questions)",
    "length": "2.5 + 2.5 + 1.5 hours",
    "passMark": "ACFE published pass standard",
    "costRange": "$475+ plus membership",
    "studyTime": "3 to 6 months prep",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Fraud Schemes (2.5 hrs, 120 Q)",
      "Fraud Investigation and Legal (2.5 hrs, 120 Q)",
      "Fraud Prevention and Deterrence (1.5 hrs, 70 Q)"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-07",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.acfe.com"
  },
  {
    "slug": "cia-part-1",
    "name": "Certified Internal Auditor Part 1: Essentials of Internal Auditing",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cia-part-1",
    "category": "accounting",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE test centers and online",
    "fee": "Member and non-member exam fee (plus application fee)",
    "format": "Multiple-choice, computer-based",
    "questions": "125 multiple-choice",
    "length": "2.5 hours",
    "passMark": "IIA published pass mark (scaled)",
    "costRange": "$430 to $685 (Part 1)",
    "studyTime": "6 to 10 weeks prep",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Foundations of Internal Auditing (mandate and function)",
      "Independence and Objectivity",
      "Proficiency and Due Professional Care",
      "Governance, Risk Management and Control",
      "Fraud Risks"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.theiia.org"
  },
  {
    "slug": "nacpb-cpb",
    "name": "Certified Public Bookkeeper Licence Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nacpb-cpb",
    "category": "accounting",
    "awardingBody": "National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB)",
    "fee": "Each exam $80 member / $100 nonmember; retake $40 member / $50 nonmember; $100 nonrefundable license processing fee",
    "format": "Online, computer-based (taken after the corresponding course)",
    "questions": "Three exams of 50 multiple-choice questions each (Bookkeeping, Payroll, QuickBooks Online)",
    "length": "2 hours per exam",
    "passMark": "Minimum 75% on each exam",
    "costRange": "$340–$400 (exams) + $100 (license)",
    "studyTime": "Self-paced courses + three 2-hour exams; experience within the licensure process",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Bookkeeping Certification Exam",
      "Payroll Certification Exam",
      "QuickBooks Online Certification Exam",
      "Experience & Code of Conduct (licensure)"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-13",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.nacpb.org"
  },
  {
    "slug": "cma-part-1",
    "name": "CMA Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance and Analytics",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cma-part-1",
    "category": "accounting",
    "awardingBody": "Prometric test centers and online",
    "fee": "Exam fee per part (member rates; entrance fee separate)",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and essay",
    "questions": "100 multiple-choice + 2 essays",
    "length": "4 hours",
    "passMark": "Scaled 360 / 500",
    "costRange": "$795+ per part (pro)",
    "studyTime": "3 to 6 months prep",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "External Financial Reporting",
      "Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting",
      "Performance Management",
      "Cost Management",
      "Internal Controls",
      "Technology and Analytics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.imanet.org"
  },
  {
    "slug": "cma-part-2",
    "name": "CMA Part 2: Strategic Financial Management",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cma-part-2",
    "category": "accounting",
    "awardingBody": "Prometric test centers and online",
    "fee": "Exam fee per part (member rates; entrance fee separate)",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and essay",
    "questions": "100 multiple-choice + 2 essays",
    "length": "4 hours",
    "passMark": "Scaled 360 / 500",
    "costRange": "$795+ per part (pro)",
    "studyTime": "3 to 6 months prep",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Financial Statement Analysis",
      "Corporate Finance",
      "Decision Analysis",
      "Risk Management",
      "Investment Decisions",
      "Professional Ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.imanet.org"
  },
  {
    "slug": "accuplacer-advanced-algebra-and-functions",
    "name": "ACCUPLACER Advanced Algebra and Functions",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/accuplacer-advanced-algebra-and-functions",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "Administered by the institution testing center",
    "fee": "Free at most colleges",
    "format": "Computer-adaptive multiple-choice",
    "questions": "20 questions (AAF)",
    "length": "Untimed (most colleges allow up to 2 hours)",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; institution sets placement",
    "costRange": "$0 to $50",
    "studyTime": "1 to 2 weeks typical prep",
    "salaryRange": "$49,500 reference median for all occupations",
    "topics": [
      "Linear and quadratic functions",
      "Radicals and rational expressions",
      "Exponential and logarithmic functions",
      "Trigonometry"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/next-generation"
  },
  {
    "slug": "accuplacer-arithmetic",
    "name": "ACCUPLACER Arithmetic",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/accuplacer-arithmetic",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "Administered by the institution testing center",
    "fee": "$0 to $50, set by the institution",
    "format": "Computer-adaptive multiple-choice",
    "questions": "About 20 multiple-choice, computer-adaptive",
    "length": "Untimed",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; institution sets placement",
    "costRange": "$0 to $50",
    "studyTime": "1 to 2 weeks typical prep",
    "salaryRange": "Placement tests determine course level, not salary",
    "topics": [
      "Whole number operations",
      "Fractions",
      "Decimals",
      "Percentages and comparisons"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/next-generation"
  },
  {
    "slug": "accuplacer-quantitative-reasoning-algebra-statistics",
    "name": "ACCUPLACER Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/accuplacer-quantitative-reasoning-algebra-statistics",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "Administered by the institution testing center",
    "fee": "$0 to $50, set by the institution",
    "format": "Computer-adaptive multiple-choice",
    "questions": "About 20 multiple-choice, computer-adaptive",
    "length": "Untimed",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; institution sets placement",
    "costRange": "$0 to $50",
    "studyTime": "1 to 2 weeks typical prep",
    "salaryRange": "Placement tests determine course level, not salary",
    "topics": [
      "Rational numbers and ratios",
      "Linear equations and algebra",
      "Probability and statistics",
      "Geometry and measurement"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/next-generation"
  },
  {
    "slug": "accuplacer-reading",
    "name": "ACCUPLACER Reading",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/accuplacer-reading",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "Administered by the institution testing center",
    "fee": "$0 to $50, set by the institution",
    "format": "Computer-adaptive multiple-choice",
    "questions": "About 20 multiple-choice, computer-adaptive",
    "length": "Untimed",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; institution sets placement",
    "costRange": "$0 to $50",
    "studyTime": "1 to 2 weeks typical prep",
    "salaryRange": "Placement tests determine course level, not salary",
    "topics": [
      "Information and ideas",
      "Rhetoric",
      "Synthesis of paired passages",
      "Vocabulary"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-17",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/next-generation"
  },
  {
    "slug": "accuplacer-writeplacer",
    "name": "ACCUPLACER WritePlacer",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/accuplacer-writeplacer",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "Administered by the institution testing center",
    "fee": "$0 to $50, set by the institution",
    "format": "Typed essay with holistic scoring",
    "questions": "One essay, 300 to 600 words",
    "length": "About 1 hour",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; scored 1 to 8",
    "costRange": "$0 to $50",
    "studyTime": "1 to 2 weeks typical prep",
    "salaryRange": "Placement tests determine course level, not salary",
    "topics": [
      "Purpose and focus",
      "Organization and development",
      "Sentence variety and word choice",
      "Mechanical conventions"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/next-generation"
  },
  {
    "slug": "accuplacer-writing",
    "name": "ACCUPLACER Writing",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/accuplacer-writing",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "Administered by the institution testing center",
    "fee": "$0 to $50, set by the institution",
    "format": "Computer-adaptive multiple-choice",
    "questions": "About 25 multiple-choice, computer-adaptive",
    "length": "Untimed",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; institution sets placement",
    "costRange": "$0 to $50",
    "studyTime": "1 to 2 weeks typical prep",
    "salaryRange": "Placement tests determine course level, not salary",
    "topics": [
      "Expression of ideas",
      "Standard English conventions",
      "Development and organization"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/next-generation"
  },
  {
    "slug": "act-test",
    "name": "ACT",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/act-test",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "ACT, Inc.",
    "fee": "~$68-$93",
    "format": "Digital or paper; multiple choice plus one optional essay",
    "questions": "215 (multiple choice)",
    "length": "2 hr 55 min",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; 1 to 36 Composite and sections",
    "costRange": "$70-$95",
    "studyTime": "4 to 12 weeks of prep recommended",
    "salaryRange": "College-path benchmark: bachelor-degree median ~$80,000/yr (BLS 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "English",
      "Mathematics",
      "Reading",
      "Science (optional)"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-13",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.act.org/taking-the-test"
  },
  {
    "slug": "act-workkeys",
    "name": "ACT WorkKeys Assessments",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/act-workkeys",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "Authorized test centers and online proctoring",
    "fee": "~$10-$20 per assessment",
    "format": "Multiple choice, online or paper",
    "questions": "34-35 per assessment",
    "length": "50-55 min per assessment",
    "passMark": "Level 3 earns Bronze NCRC; 4 Silver, 5 Gold, 6 Platinum",
    "costRange": "$0 to $50",
    "studyTime": "1 to 3 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$30,000-$60,000 (entry office and support roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Applied Math",
      "Graphic Literacy",
      "Workplace Documents"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-24",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.act.org"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ap-biology",
    "name": "AP Biology",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ap-biology",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "School-administered, Bluebook + paper FRQ",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Hybrid digital",
    "questions": "60 multiple choice + 6 free response",
    "length": "3 hours",
    "passMark": "3 (1-5 scale)",
    "costRange": "$99-$169",
    "studyTime": "1 school year",
    "salaryRange": "College credit outcomes vary by school (3+ typically qualifies)",
    "topics": [
      "Unit 1: Chemistry of Life",
      "Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function",
      "Unit 3: Cellular Energetics",
      "Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle",
      "Unit 5: Heredity",
      "Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation",
      "Unit 7: Natural Selection",
      "Unit 8: Ecology"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-biology"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ap-calculus-ab",
    "name": "AP Calculus AB",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ap-calculus-ab",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "School-administered, Bluebook + paper FRQ",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Hybrid digital",
    "questions": "42 multiple choice + 6 free response",
    "length": "3 hours 10 minutes",
    "passMark": "3 (1-5 scale)",
    "costRange": "$99-$169",
    "studyTime": "1 school year",
    "salaryRange": "College credit outcomes vary by school (3+ typically qualifies)",
    "topics": [
      "Unit 1: Limits and Continuity",
      "Unit 2: Differentiation",
      "Unit 3: Composite and Implicit Functions",
      "Unit 4: Contextual Applications",
      "Unit 5: Analytical Applications",
      "Unit 6: Integration",
      "Unit 7: Differential Equations",
      "Unit 8: Applications of Integration"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-14",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-calculus-ab"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ap-calculus-bc",
    "name": "AP Calculus BC",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ap-calculus-bc",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "School-administered, Bluebook + paper FRQ",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Hybrid digital",
    "questions": "42 multiple choice + 6 free response",
    "length": "3 hours 10 minutes",
    "passMark": "3 (1-5 scale)",
    "costRange": "$99-$169",
    "studyTime": "1 school year",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Units 1-4: Limits through Contextual Applications",
      "Unit 5: Analytical Applications",
      "Unit 6: Integration",
      "Unit 7: Differential Equations",
      "Unit 8: Applications of Integration",
      "Unit 9: Parametric, Polar, Vector",
      "Unit 10: Infinite Series"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-calculus-bc"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ap-chemistry",
    "name": "AP Chemistry",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ap-chemistry",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "School-administered, Bluebook + paper FRQ",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Hybrid digital",
    "questions": "60 multiple choice + 7 free response",
    "length": "3 hours 15 minutes",
    "passMark": "3 (1-5 scale)",
    "costRange": "$99-$169",
    "studyTime": "1 school year",
    "salaryRange": "College credit outcomes vary by school (3+ typically qualifies)",
    "topics": [
      "Unit 1: Atomic Structure",
      "Unit 2: Molecular and Ionic Bonding",
      "Unit 3: Intermolecular Forces",
      "Unit 4: Chemical Reactions",
      "Unit 5: Kinetics",
      "Unit 6: Thermodynamics",
      "Unit 7: Equilibrium",
      "Unit 8: Acids and Bases",
      "Unit 9: Applications"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-chemistry"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ap-computer-science-a",
    "name": "AP Computer Science A",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ap-computer-science-a",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "School-administered via Bluebook",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Fully digital",
    "questions": "42 multiple choice + 4 free response",
    "length": "3 hours",
    "passMark": "3 (1-5 scale)",
    "costRange": "$99-$169",
    "studyTime": "1 school year",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Unit 1: Primitive Types",
      "Unit 2: Using Objects",
      "Unit 3: Boolean and Iteration",
      "Unit 4: Arrays and ArrayLists"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-computer-science-a"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ap-computer-science-principles",
    "name": "AP Computer Science Principles",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ap-computer-science-principles",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "School-administered via Bluebook",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Fully digital + Digital Portfolio",
    "questions": "70 multiple choice + Create performance task",
    "length": "2 hours (exam) + project during year",
    "passMark": "3 (1-5 scale)",
    "costRange": "$99-$169",
    "studyTime": "1 school year",
    "salaryRange": "College credit outcomes vary by school (3+ typically qualifies)",
    "topics": [
      "Big Idea 1: Creative Development",
      "Big Idea 2: Data",
      "Big Idea 3: Algorithms and Programming",
      "Big Idea 4: Computer Systems and Networks",
      "Big Idea 5: Impact of Computing"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-computer-science-principles"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ap-english-language-and-composition",
    "name": "AP English Language and Composition",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ap-english-language-and-composition",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "School-administered via Bluebook",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Fully digital",
    "questions": "45 multiple choice + 3 free response",
    "length": "3 hours 15 minutes",
    "passMark": "3 (1-5 scale)",
    "costRange": "$99-$169",
    "studyTime": "1 school year",
    "salaryRange": "College credit and placement outcomes vary by school",
    "topics": [
      "Reading and Writing: Argument",
      "Reading and Writing: Rhetorical Analysis",
      "Reading and Writing: Synthesis",
      "Reading: Comprehension",
      "Writing: Development and Organization",
      "Writing: Style and Convention"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-10",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-english-language-and-composition"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ap-english-literature-and-composition",
    "name": "AP English Literature and Composition",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ap-english-literature-and-composition",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "School-administered via Bluebook",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Fully digital",
    "questions": "55 multiple choice + 3 free response",
    "length": "3 hours",
    "passMark": "3 (1-5 scale)",
    "costRange": "$99-$169",
    "studyTime": "1 school year",
    "salaryRange": "College credit and placement outcomes vary by school",
    "topics": [
      "Short Fiction (Narrative Prose)",
      "Poetry",
      "Long Fiction or Drama",
      "Reading Skill: Character",
      "Reading Skill: Setting and Structure"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-english-literature-and-composition"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ap-environmental-science",
    "name": "AP Environmental Science",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ap-environmental-science",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "School-administered via Bluebook",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Fully digital",
    "questions": "80 multiple choice + 3 free response",
    "length": "2 hours 40 minutes",
    "passMark": "3 (1-5 scale)",
    "costRange": "$99-$169",
    "studyTime": "1 school year",
    "salaryRange": "College credit outcomes vary by school (3+ typically qualifies)",
    "topics": [
      "Unit 1: The Living World - Ecosystems",
      "Unit 2: The Living World - Biodiversity",
      "Unit 3: Populations",
      "Unit 4: Earth Systems",
      "Unit 5: Land and Water Use",
      "Unit 6: Energy Resources",
      "Unit 7: Atmospheric Pollution",
      "Unit 8: Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution",
      "Unit 9: Global Change"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-environmental-science"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ap-european-history",
    "name": "AP European History",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ap-european-history",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "School-administered via Bluebook",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Fully digital",
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    "length": "3 hours 15 minutes",
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      "Unit 2: Age of Reformation",
      "Unit 3: Absolutism to Enlightenment",
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      "Unit 5: Conflict and Crisis",
      "Unit 6: Cold War and Unification",
      "Unit 7: 20th-Century Culture",
      "Unit 8: 21st Century",
      "Unit 9: Global Interactions"
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    "reviewed": "2026-08",
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    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-european-history"
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    "slug": "ap-human-geography",
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      "Unit 4: Political Geography",
      "Unit 5: Agriculture",
      "Unit 6: Cities and Urbanization",
      "Unit 7: Economic Development"
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    "published": "2026-10-07",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-human-geography"
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    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Hybrid digital",
    "questions": "60 multiple choice + 3 free response",
    "length": "2 hours 10 minutes",
    "passMark": "3 (1-5 scale)",
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      "Unit 2: Economic Indicators",
      "Unit 3: National Income and Price",
      "Unit 4: Financial Sector",
      "Unit 5: Stabilization",
      "Unit 6: Open Economy"
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    "published": "2026-10-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-macroeconomics"
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      "Unit 2: Supply and Demand",
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      "Unit 6: Market Failure"
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    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-microeconomics"
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    "slug": "ap-physics-1-algebra-based",
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    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "School-administered, Bluebook + paper FRQ",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Hybrid digital",
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      "Unit 7: Oscillations",
      "Unit 8: Fluids"
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    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-physics-1-algebra-based"
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    "slug": "ap-physics-2-algebra-based",
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      "Unit 12: Magnetism and Electromagnetism",
      "Unit 13: Geometric Optics",
      "Unit 14: Waves, Sound, Physical Optics",
      "Unit 15: Modern Physics"
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    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-physics-2-algebra-based"
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  {
    "slug": "ap-physics-c-mechanics",
    "name": "AP Physics C: Mechanics",
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    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "School-administered, Bluebook + paper FRQ",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Hybrid digital",
    "questions": "42 multiple choice + 4 free response",
    "length": "3 hours",
    "passMark": "3 (1-5 scale)",
    "costRange": "$99-$169",
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      "Unit 1: Kinematics",
      "Unit 2: Force and Dynamics",
      "Unit 3: Work, Energy, Power",
      "Unit 4: Linear Momentum",
      "Unit 5: Torque and Rotation",
      "Unit 6: Rotating Energy and Momentum",
      "Unit 7: Oscillations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-physics-c-mechanics"
  },
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    "slug": "ap-precalculus",
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    "awardingBody": "School-administered, Bluebook + paper FRQ",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Hybrid digital",
    "questions": "42 multiple choice + 4 free response",
    "length": "2 hours 55 minutes",
    "passMark": "3 (1-5 scale)",
    "costRange": "$99-$169",
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      "Unit 1: Polynomial and Rational Functions",
      "Unit 2: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions",
      "Unit 3: Trigonometric and Polar Functions",
      "Unit 4: Parametric, Vector, Matrix Functions"
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    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
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  {
    "slug": "ap-psychology",
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    "awardingBody": "School-administered via Bluebook",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Fully digital",
    "questions": "75 multiple choice + 2 free response",
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    "passMark": "3 (1-5 scale)",
    "costRange": "$99-$169",
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    "salaryRange": "College credit and placement outcomes vary by school",
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      "Unit 1: Biological Bases of Behavior",
      "Unit 2: Cognition",
      "Unit 3: Development and Learning",
      "Unit 4: Social Psychology and Personality",
      "Unit 5: Mental and Physical Health"
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    "published": "2026-08-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-psychology"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ap-spanish-language-and-culture",
    "name": "AP Spanish Language and Culture",
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    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "School-administered",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Fully digital (Bluebook from May 2027)",
    "questions": "55 multiple choice + 3 free response",
    "length": "About 2 hours 25 minutes",
    "passMark": "3 (1-5 scale)",
    "costRange": "$99-$169",
    "studyTime": "1 school year",
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      "Families and Communities",
      "Personal and Public Identities",
      "Beauty and Aesthetics",
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    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-spanish-language-and-culture"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ap-statistics",
    "name": "AP Statistics",
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    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "School-administered via Bluebook",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Fully digital",
    "questions": "42 multiple choice + 4 free response",
    "length": "3 hours",
    "passMark": "3 (1-5 scale)",
    "costRange": "$99-$169",
    "studyTime": "1 school year",
    "salaryRange": "College credit outcomes vary by school (3+ typically qualifies)",
    "topics": [
      "Unit 1: Exploring One-Variable Data",
      "Unit 2: Probability and Distributions",
      "Unit 3: Inference for Proportions",
      "Unit 4: Inference for Means",
      "Unit 5: Regression Inference"
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    "published": "2026-09-10",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-statistics"
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  {
    "slug": "ap-united-states-government-and-politics",
    "name": "AP United States Government and Politics",
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    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "School-administered via Bluebook",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Fully digital",
    "questions": "55 multiple choice + 4 free response",
    "length": "3 hours",
    "passMark": "3 (1-5 scale)",
    "costRange": "$99-$169",
    "studyTime": "1 school year",
    "salaryRange": "College credit outcomes vary by school (3+ typically qualifies)",
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      "Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy",
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      "Unit 3: Civil Liberties and Rights",
      "Unit 4: Political Ideologies and Beliefs",
      "Unit 5: Political Participation"
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    "published": "2026-09-15",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-united-states-government-and-politics"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ap-united-states-history",
    "name": "AP United States History",
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    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "School-administered via Bluebook",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Fully digital",
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    "length": "3 hours 15 minutes",
    "passMark": "3 (1-5 scale)",
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      "Period 1: 1491-1607",
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      "Period 4: 1800-1848",
      "Period 5: 1844-1877",
      "Period 6: 1865-1898",
      "Period 7: 1890-1945",
      "Period 8: 1945-1980",
      "Period 9: 1980-present"
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    "published": "2026-09-23",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-united-states-history"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ap-world-history-modern",
    "name": "AP World History: Modern",
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    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "School-administered via Bluebook",
    "fee": "$99 (US) / $129 (intl)",
    "format": "Fully digital",
    "questions": "55 MCQ + 3 SAQ + DBQ + LEQ",
    "length": "3 hours 15 minutes",
    "passMark": "3 (1-5 scale)",
    "costRange": "$99-$169",
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    "salaryRange": "College credit and placement outcomes vary by school",
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      "Unit 3: Land-Based Empires",
      "Unit 4: Transoceanic Interconnections",
      "Unit 5: Revolutions",
      "Unit 6: Consequences of Industrialization",
      "Unit 7: Global Conflict",
      "Unit 8: Cold War and Decolonization",
      "Unit 9: Globalization"
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    "published": "2026-09-29",
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    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-world-history-modern"
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    "slug": "asvab",
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    "studyTime": "2 to 6 weeks typical prep",
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      "Paragraph Comprehension",
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    "confidence": "high",
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  {
    "slug": "casper-test",
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    "awardingBody": "Acuity Insights",
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    "length": "60 to 90 minutes",
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    "published": "2026-09-08",
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    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.acuityinsights.app"
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  {
    "slug": "clep-american-government",
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    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "CLEP test center or CLEP with Remote Proctoring",
    "fee": "$97 (2025–26) + test-center fee",
    "format": "Multiple choice",
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    "passMark": "50 (ACE credit-granting score)",
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      "Political Parties and Interest Groups",
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    "awardingBody": "CLEP test center or CLEP with Remote Proctoring",
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    "format": "Multiple choice",
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    "costRange": "~$93 per exam (College Board) plus test-center fee",
    "studyTime": "40-60 hours over 4-6 weeks (exam 90 minutes)",
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    "format": "Multiple choice (graphing calculator on Section 2)",
    "questions": "44 multiple choice (27 no calculator, 17 calculator)",
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    "passMark": "50 (ACE credit-granting score)",
    "costRange": "~$93 per exam (College Board) plus test-center fee",
    "studyTime": "50-70 hours over 5-7 weeks (exam 90 minutes)",
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    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-exams/calculus"
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  {
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    "awardingBody": "CLEP test center or CLEP with Remote Proctoring",
    "fee": "$97 (2025–26) + test-center fee",
    "format": "Multiple choice (calculator + periodic table in software)",
    "questions": "~75 multiple choice",
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    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-exams/chemistry"
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  {
    "slug": "clep-college-algebra",
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    "category": "admissions-academic",
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    "format": "Multiple choice (calculator in software)",
    "questions": "~60 multiple choice",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "50 (ACE credit-granting score)",
    "costRange": "~$93 per exam (College Board) plus test-center fee",
    "studyTime": "30-50 hours over 3-5 weeks (exam 90 minutes)",
    "salaryRange": "College credit outcomes vary by school (ACE recommends 50)",
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      "Functions and Their Properties",
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    "slug": "clep-college-composition",
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    "passMark": "50 (ACE credit-granting score)",
    "costRange": "~$97 (College Board fee) plus test-center fee",
    "studyTime": "30-50 hours over 3-5 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "College credit outcomes vary by school (ACE recommends 50)",
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  {
    "slug": "clep-college-mathematics",
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    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-exams/college-mathematics"
  },
  {
    "slug": "clep-financial-accounting",
    "name": "CLEP Financial Accounting",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/clep-financial-accounting",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "CLEP test center or CLEP with Remote Proctoring",
    "fee": "$97 (2025–26) + test-center fee",
    "format": "Multiple choice (calculator in software)",
    "questions": "~75 multiple choice",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "50 (ACE credit-granting score)",
    "costRange": null,
    "studyTime": null,
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "General Topics",
      "The Income Statement",
      "The Balance Sheet",
      "Statement of Cash Flows"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-exams/financial-accounting"
  },
  {
    "slug": "clep-history-of-the-united-states-i",
    "name": "CLEP History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/clep-history-of-the-united-states-i",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "CLEP test center or CLEP with Remote Proctoring",
    "fee": "$97 (2025–26) + test-center fee",
    "format": "Multiple choice",
    "questions": "~120 multiple choice",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "50 (ACE credit-granting score)",
    "costRange": "~$93 per exam (College Board) plus test-center fee",
    "studyTime": "40-60 hours over 4-6 weeks (exam 90 minutes)",
    "salaryRange": "College credit outcomes vary by school (ACE recommends 50)",
    "topics": [
      "Political Institutions and Public Policy",
      "Social Developments",
      "Economic Developments",
      "Cultural and Intellectual Developments",
      "Diplomacy and Transnational Interactions"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-exams/history-of-the-united-states-i"
  },
  {
    "slug": "clep-humanities",
    "name": "CLEP Humanities",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/clep-humanities",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "CLEP test center or CLEP with Remote Proctoring",
    "fee": "$97 (2025–26) + test-center fee",
    "format": "Multiple choice",
    "questions": "~140 multiple choice",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "50 (ACE credit-granting score)",
    "costRange": "~$97 (College Board fee) plus test-center fee",
    "studyTime": "30-50 hours over 3-5 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "College credit outcomes vary by school (ACE recommends 50)",
    "topics": [
      "Literature",
      "Visual Arts (painting, sculpture)",
      "Performing Arts: Music",
      "Performing Arts: Film, Dance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-exams/humanities"
  },
  {
    "slug": "clep-introductory-business-law",
    "name": "CLEP Introductory Business Law",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/clep-introductory-business-law",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "CLEP test center or CLEP with Remote Proctoring",
    "fee": "$97 (2025–26) + test-center fee",
    "format": "Multiple choice",
    "questions": "~100 multiple choice",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "50 (ACE credit-granting score)",
    "costRange": null,
    "studyTime": null,
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "History and Sources of American Law",
      "American Legal Systems and Procedures",
      "Contracts",
      "Legal Environment",
      "Torts",
      "Miscellaneous (agency, sales)"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-exams/introductory-business-law"
  },
  {
    "slug": "clep-introductory-psychology",
    "name": "CLEP Introductory Psychology",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/clep-introductory-psychology",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "CLEP test center or CLEP with Remote Proctoring",
    "fee": "$97 (2025–26) + test-center fee",
    "format": "Multiple choice",
    "questions": "~95 multiple choice",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "50 (ACE credit-granting score)",
    "costRange": "~$93 per exam (College Board) plus test-center fee",
    "studyTime": "30-50 hours over 3-5 weeks (exam 90 minutes)",
    "salaryRange": "College credit outcomes vary by school (ACE recommends 50)",
    "topics": [
      "History, Approaches, and Methods",
      "Biological Bases and Sensation/Perception",
      "Learning, Cognition, Motivation/Emotion",
      "Developmental, Personality, Disorders",
      "Treatment and Social Psychology"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-exams/introductory-psychology"
  },
  {
    "slug": "clep-natural-sciences",
    "name": "CLEP Natural Sciences",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/clep-natural-sciences",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "CLEP test center or CLEP with Remote Proctoring",
    "fee": "$97 (2025–26) + test-center fee",
    "format": "Multiple choice",
    "questions": "~120 multiple choice",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "50 (ACE credit-granting score)",
    "costRange": "~$97 (College Board fee) plus test-center fee",
    "studyTime": "30-50 hours over 3-5 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "College credit outcomes vary by school (ACE recommends 50)",
    "topics": [
      "Biological: Cells and Organisms",
      "Biological: Origins and Populations",
      "Physical: Matter, Energy, and Earth",
      "Physical: Forces and the Universe"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-exams/natural-sciences"
  },
  {
    "slug": "clep-precalculus",
    "name": "CLEP Precalculus",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/clep-precalculus",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "CLEP test center or CLEP with Remote Proctoring",
    "fee": "$97 (2025–26) + test-center fee",
    "format": "Multiple choice (graphing calculator on Section 1)",
    "questions": "48 multiple choice (25 calculator, 23 no calculator)",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "50 (ACE credit-granting score)",
    "costRange": null,
    "studyTime": null,
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Algebraic Expressions, Equations, Inequalities",
      "Functions: Concept, Properties, Operations",
      "Representations of Functions",
      "Analytic Geometry",
      "Trigonometry and Applications",
      "Functions as Models"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-exams/precalculus"
  },
  {
    "slug": "clep-principles-of-macroeconomics",
    "name": "CLEP Principles of Macroeconomics",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/clep-principles-of-macroeconomics",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "CLEP test center or CLEP with Remote Proctoring",
    "fee": "$97 (2025–26) + test-center fee",
    "format": "Multiple choice",
    "questions": "~80 multiple choice",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "50 (ACE credit-granting score)",
    "costRange": null,
    "studyTime": null,
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Basic Economic Concepts",
      "Measurement of Economic Performance",
      "National Income and Price Determination",
      "Financial Sector",
      "Inflation, Unemployment, Stabilization",
      "Growth and Open Economy"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-exams/principles-of-macroeconomics"
  },
  {
    "slug": "clep-principles-of-microeconomics",
    "name": "CLEP Principles of Microeconomics",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/clep-principles-of-microeconomics",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "CLEP test center or CLEP with Remote Proctoring",
    "fee": "$97 (2025–26) + test-center fee",
    "format": "Multiple choice",
    "questions": "~80 multiple choice",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "50 (ACE credit-granting score)",
    "costRange": "~$97 (College Board fee) plus test-center fee",
    "studyTime": "30-50 hours over 3-5 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "College credit outcomes vary by school (ACE recommends 50)",
    "topics": [
      "Basic Economic Concepts",
      "Product Markets",
      "Factor Markets",
      "Market Failure and Government"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-exams/principles-of-microeconomics"
  },
  {
    "slug": "clep-spanish-language",
    "name": "CLEP Spanish Language",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/clep-spanish-language",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "CLEP test center or CLEP with Remote Proctoring",
    "fee": "$97 (2025–26) + test-center fee",
    "format": "Multiple choice (listening + reading)",
    "questions": "~121 multiple choice",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "50 (Level 1); 63 (Level 2)",
    "costRange": "~$97 (College Board fee) plus test-center fee",
    "studyTime": "40-60 hours over 4-6 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "College credit outcomes vary by school (ACE recommends 50)",
    "topics": [
      "Listening: Rejoinders",
      "Listening: Dialogues and Narratives",
      "Reading: Discrete Sentences",
      "Reading: Cloze Passages",
      "Reading: Passages"
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    "published": "2026-10-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-exams/spanish-language"
  },
  {
    "slug": "dental-admission-test",
    "name": "Dental Admission Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/dental-admission-test",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "American Dental Association",
    "fee": "~$525",
    "format": "Computer-based at Prometric",
    "questions": "~280 across six sections",
    "length": "~4.5 hours",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; 200 to 600 per section (since Mar 2025)",
    "costRange": "$580",
    "studyTime": "2 to 4 months typical prep",
    "salaryRange": "Dentists $179,210 median (BLS May 2024) - career path",
    "topics": [
      "Survey of Natural Sciences",
      "Perceptual Ability",
      "Reading Comprehension",
      "Quantitative Reasoning"
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    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.ada.org"
  },
  {
    "slug": "duolingo-english-test",
    "name": "Duolingo English Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/duolingo-english-test",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "At home with webcam and AI plus human review",
    "fee": "$70 (lower with subscription)",
    "format": "Adaptive, online, one sitting",
    "questions": "Adaptive, roughly 45 to 60 items",
    "length": "about 1 hour",
    "passMark": "10 to 160; schools set minimums (often 105+)",
    "costRange": "$70",
    "studyTime": "2 to 4 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "No direct salary outcome (admission gate; 10-160 score)",
    "topics": [
      "Literacy",
      "Comprehension",
      "Conversation",
      "Production"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://englishtest.duolingo.com"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ged-test",
    "name": "GED Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ged-test",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "GED Testing Service (Pearson and the ACE)",
    "fee": "Set by each state; commonly $32 to $46 per subtest",
    "format": "Computer-based, four subtests, with an essay in RLA",
    "questions": "About 50 to 75 questions plus tasks per subtest",
    "length": "About 7.5 hours total; RLA 150, Math 115, Science 90, Social Studies 70 min",
    "passMark": "145 per subtest and 580 total; 165 College Ready, 175 College Ready Plus Credit",
    "costRange": "$0-$184 by state",
    "studyTime": "1 to 6 months of study typical",
    "salaryRange": "High-school-equivalent credential; earnings vary by job",
    "topics": [
      "Reasoning Through Language Arts",
      "Mathematical Reasoning",
      "Science",
      "Social Studies"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-17",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.ged.com/about_test/scores/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "gmat-focus-edition",
    "name": "GMAT Focus Edition",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/gmat-focus-edition",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "Graduate Management Admission Council",
    "fee": "$275-$350",
    "format": "Computer-delivered at Pearson VUE or online",
    "questions": "64",
    "length": "2 hr 15 min",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; total 205 to 805",
    "costRange": "$275 to $300",
    "studyTime": "4 to 10 weeks typical prep",
    "salaryRange": "MBA-path benchmark: master's-degree median ~$90,000/yr (BLS 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Quantitative Reasoning",
      "Verbal Reasoning",
      "Data Insights"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-11",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.gmac.com"
  },
  {
    "slug": "gre-general-test",
    "name": "GRE General Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/gre-general-test",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "ETS test centres and at-home online proctoring",
    "fee": "$220",
    "format": "Computer-adaptive, multiple-choice and essay",
    "questions": "3 measures (Analytical Writing, Verbal, Quantitative)",
    "length": "1 hr 58 min",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; programs set their own expectations",
    "costRange": "$220 to $400",
    "studyTime": "4 to 12 weeks typical prep",
    "salaryRange": "Graduate-access benchmark: master's-degree median ~$90,000/yr (BLS 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Verbal Reasoning",
      "Quantitative Reasoning",
      "Analytical Writing"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-15",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.ets.org/gre/test-takers/general-test/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "hiset-exam",
    "name": "HiSET Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/hiset-exam",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "ETS, delivered by PSI",
    "fee": "Set by each state; commonly $10 to $25 per subtest plus an ETS fee",
    "format": "Paper, computer, or online proctored, by state",
    "questions": "About 60 multiple-choice questions per subtest plus one essay",
    "length": "About 7 hours total across the five subtests",
    "passMark": "At least 8 per subtest, 2 on the essay, and 45 total across five",
    "costRange": "$75-$150 by state",
    "studyTime": "1 to 6 months of study typical",
    "salaryRange": "High-school-equivalent credential; earnings vary by job",
    "topics": [
      "Language Arts - Reading",
      "Language Arts - Writing",
      "Mathematics",
      "Science",
      "Social Studies"
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    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://hiset.org/about-the-hiset-exam/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ielts-academic",
    "name": "IELTS Academic",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ielts-academic",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge University Press and Assessment",
    "fee": "~$245-$270",
    "format": "Paper or computer at a centre",
    "questions": "4 sections (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking)",
    "length": "~2 hr 45 min + speaking",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; bands 0 to 9",
    "costRange": "$215 to $250",
    "studyTime": "4 to 8 weeks typical prep",
    "salaryRange": "Academic and migration access; no direct wage mapping",
    "topics": [
      "Listening",
      "Reading",
      "Writing",
      "Speaking"
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    "published": "2026-08-23",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.ielts.org"
  },
  {
    "slug": "law-school-admission-test",
    "name": "Law School Admission Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/law-school-admission-test",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "Prometric centers or remote proctoring",
    "fee": "$238 (fee waiver available)",
    "format": "Multiple choice (LR, AR, RC) plus writing",
    "questions": "Four 35-minute multiple-choice sections plus a 35-minute writing sample",
    "length": "About 3 hours plus writing",
    "passMark": "120 to 180 scaled; median near 152",
    "costRange": "$238 to $360",
    "studyTime": "2 to 4 months",
    "salaryRange": "$151,160 (23-1011 Lawyers)",
    "topics": [
      "Logical Reasoning",
      "Analytical Reasoning",
      "Reading Comprehension",
      "LSAT Writing"
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    "published": "2026-09-10",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.lsac.org"
  },
  {
    "slug": "mcat-exam",
    "name": "Medical College Admission Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/mcat-exam",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE test centers",
    "fee": "$355 (US); plus $130 international",
    "format": "Computer-based at Pearson VUE centers",
    "questions": "230 multiple-choice",
    "length": "7.5 hours total (about 6h15m testing)",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; schools set expectations",
    "costRange": "$355 to $485",
    "studyTime": "3 to 6 months typical prep",
    "salaryRange": "$150,000-$300,000+ (29-1210 Physicians)",
    "topics": [
      "Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems",
      "Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)",
      "Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems",
      "Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior"
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    "published": "2026-08-31",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/mcat/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "olsat-8",
    "name": "Otis-Lennon School Ability Test, Eighth Edition",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/olsat-8",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson; given by schools",
    "fee": "District-paid",
    "format": "Group-administered, multiple-choice",
    "questions": "Verbal and nonverbal sections",
    "length": "~60-75 min",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; School Ability Index mean 100, SD 16",
    "costRange": "No public fee",
    "studyTime": "40 to 60 minutes",
    "salaryRange": "Gifted-placement path; no direct wage mapping",
    "topics": [
      "Verbal comprehension",
      "Verbal reasoning",
      "Pictorial reasoning",
      "Figural reasoning",
      "Quantitative reasoning"
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    "published": "2026-09-12",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.pearsonassessments.com"
  },
  {
    "slug": "pharmacy-college-admission-test",
    "name": "Pharmacy College Admission Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/pharmacy-college-admission-test",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson (retired)",
    "fee": "Discontinued",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and essay, computer-delivered",
    "questions": "Approximately 192 multiple-choice plus one writing essay",
    "length": "About 3 hours 40 minutes",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; scaled 200 to 600",
    "costRange": "Discontinued",
    "studyTime": "Not currently offered",
    "salaryRange": "$85,000-$150,000 (29-1051 median $137,488)",
    "topics": [
      "Writing",
      "Biological Sciences",
      "Chemical Sciences",
      "Critical Reading",
      "Quantitative Ability"
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    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.pearsonassessments.com"
  },
  {
    "slug": "preact-8-9",
    "name": "PreACT 8/9",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/preact-8-9",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "ACT, Inc.",
    "fee": "~$15",
    "format": "Paper, multiple choice plus interest inventory",
    "questions": "Shortened ACT-style sections",
    "length": "~2 hours",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; 1 to 36 predicted ACT style scale",
    "costRange": "$0-$20",
    "studyTime": "No dedicated prep needed",
    "salaryRange": "Diagnostic - readiness benchmark, no direct wage mapping",
    "topics": [
      "English",
      "Mathematics",
      "Reading",
      "Science"
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    "published": "2026-09-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/preact-8-9.html"
  },
  {
    "slug": "psat-10",
    "name": "PSAT 10",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/psat-10",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "College Board",
    "fee": "~$18",
    "format": "Digital, adaptive, two modules per section, on Bluebook",
    "questions": "152",
    "length": "2 hr 14 min",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; 320 to 1520 total",
    "costRange": "$0-$16",
    "studyTime": "No dedicated preparation needed",
    "salaryRange": "Diagnostic - readiness benchmark, no direct wage mapping",
    "topics": [
      "Reading and Writing: Information and Ideas",
      "Reading and Writing: Craft and Structure",
      "Reading and Writing: Expression of Ideas",
      "Reading and Writing: Standard English Conventions",
      "Math: Algebra",
      "Math: Advanced Math",
      "Math: Problem-Solving and Data Analysis",
      "Math: Geometry and Trigonometry"
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    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-10"
  },
  {
    "slug": "psat-nmsqt",
    "name": "PSAT/NMSQT",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/psat-nmsqt",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "College Board",
    "fee": "~$18",
    "format": "Digital, adaptive, two modules per section, on Bluebook",
    "questions": "152",
    "length": "2 hr 14 min",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; 320 to 1520 total",
    "costRange": "$0-$18",
    "studyTime": "Light prep; mostly a diagnostic",
    "salaryRange": "College-path benchmark: bachelor-degree median ~$80,000/yr (BLS 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Reading and Writing: Information and Ideas",
      "Reading and Writing: Craft and Structure",
      "Reading and Writing: Expression of Ideas",
      "Reading and Writing: Standard English Conventions",
      "Math: Algebra",
      "Math: Advanced Math",
      "Math: Problem-Solving and Data Analysis",
      "Math: Geometry and Trigonometry"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-14",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt"
  },
  {
    "slug": "pte-academic",
    "name": "PTE Academic",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/pte-academic",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE centres and at home",
    "fee": "$215 to $250 (US); varies by country",
    "format": "Computer-delivered, integrated speaking and writing",
    "questions": "About 70 to 91 items across three timed parts",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; score 10 to 90",
    "costRange": "$215 to $250",
    "studyTime": "About 2 hours on the test day",
    "salaryRange": "No direct salary outcome (admission/migration gate; 10-90 score)",
    "topics": [
      "Speaking and Writing",
      "Reading",
      "Listening"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-12",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.pearsonpte.com"
  },
  {
    "slug": "sat-exam",
    "name": "SAT",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/sat-exam",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "College Board",
    "fee": "$69",
    "format": "Digital, adaptive, two modules per section, on Bluebook",
    "questions": "152",
    "length": "2 hr 14 min",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; 400 to 1600 total",
    "costRange": "$68-$111",
    "studyTime": "4 to 12 weeks of prep recommended",
    "salaryRange": "College-path benchmark: bachelor-degree median ~$80,000/yr (BLS 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Reading and Writing: Craft and Structure",
      "Reading and Writing: Information and Ideas",
      "Reading and Writing: Standard English Conventions",
      "Reading and Writing: Expression of Ideas",
      "Math: Algebra",
      "Math: Advanced Math",
      "Math: Problem-Solving and Data Analysis",
      "Math: Geometry and Trigonometry"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-18",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ssat-upper-level",
    "name": "SSAT Upper Level",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ssat-upper-level",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "Enrollment Management Association",
    "fee": "~$135",
    "format": "Multiple-choice plus unscored writing sample",
    "questions": "~150 scored + unscored essay",
    "length": "~3 hr 5 min",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; 500 to 800 per section",
    "costRange": "$172 to $329",
    "studyTime": "8 to 12 weeks typical prep",
    "salaryRange": "Independent-school path; no direct wage mapping",
    "topics": [
      "Quantitative (Math)",
      "Verbal",
      "Reading",
      "Writing sample (unscored)"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-25",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.ssat.org"
  },
  {
    "slug": "toefl-ibt",
    "name": "TOEFL iBT",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/toefl-ibt",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "ETS test centres and at-home online proctoring",
    "fee": "~$235",
    "format": "Computer-delivered, integrated academic tasks",
    "questions": "4 sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing)",
    "length": "~2 hours",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; institutions set their own minimums",
    "costRange": "$245 to $350",
    "studyTime": "4 to 8 weeks typical prep",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000-$90,000+ (academic and professional access)",
    "topics": [
      "Reading",
      "Listening",
      "Speaking",
      "Writing"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-20",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "toeic-listening-and-reading",
    "name": "TOEIC Listening and Reading Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/toeic-listening-and-reading",
    "category": "admissions-academic",
    "awardingBody": "Administered by ETS licensees and employers",
    "fee": "Set by local ETS licensee or employer",
    "format": "Paper or digital, two-section multiple-choice",
    "questions": "200 multiple-choice",
    "length": "About 2 hours",
    "passMark": "No pass mark; employers set their own targets",
    "costRange": "Varies by country",
    "studyTime": "4 to 8 weeks typical prep",
    "salaryRange": "No direct salary outcome (workplace English proficiency; 10-990 score)",
    "topics": [
      "Listening (photographs, conversations, talks)",
      "Reading (incomplete sentences, texts, documents)"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-22",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.ets.org/toeic/test-takers/listening-reading/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "aab-phlebotomy",
    "name": "AAB Phlebotomy Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aab-phlebotomy",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB)",
    "fee": "AAB exam fee (modest; confirm the current fee on the AAB site)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Confirm the current question count in the AAB candidate handbook (computer-based multiple-choice)",
    "length": "Confirm the current time limit in the AAB candidate handbook",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$100-$150",
    "studyTime": "Computer-based exam (approximately 2 hours)",
    "salaryRange": "$34,000-$57,000",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "aama-cma",
    "name": "AAMA Certified Medical Assistant",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aama-cma",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), delivered by PSI",
    "fee": "$125 AAMA student member / recent graduate; $250 all other candidates",
    "format": "Computer-based, four-option multiple choice",
    "questions": "200 multiple-choice (includes unscored pretest items)",
    "length": "160 minutes (four 40-minute segments)",
    "passMark": "Scaled score of 405 on a 200–800 scale",
    "costRange": "$125–$250",
    "studyTime": "8–12 weeks of study (after graduation)",
    "salaryRange": "$38,000–$50,000 (approx. U.S. median wage for medical assistants; BLS)",
    "topics": [
      "General",
      "Administrative",
      "Clinical"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.aama-ntl.org/certification/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "aapc-cpc",
    "name": "AAPC Certified Professional Coder",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aapc-cpc",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "AAPC online proctored or in-person event",
    "fee": "$425 ($499 with second attempt)",
    "format": "Multiple choice, open code-book",
    "questions": "100 (open book)",
    "length": "4 hours",
    "passMark": "70% (70 questions)",
    "costRange": "$575-$1,100+",
    "studyTime": "8-12 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$48,000-$72,000",
    "topics": [
      "Evaluation and Management",
      "Anesthesia",
      "Surgery",
      "Radiology",
      "Pathology and Laboratory",
      "Medicine",
      "ICD-10-CM and HCPCS"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-19",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.aapc.com/certification/cpc"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ahima-cca",
    "name": "AHIMA Certified Coding Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ahima-cca",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)",
    "fee": "$199 AHIMA member / $299 non-member",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "105 (90 scored + 15 unscored pretest items)",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$199-$299 depending on membership",
    "studyTime": "2 hours (100 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$35,000-$60,000",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "ahima-ccs",
    "name": "AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ahima-ccs",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)",
    "fee": "$299",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "97 questions (incl. 2 medical scenarios)",
    "length": "4 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$299 (exam fee)",
    "studyTime": "100-140 hours over 8-12 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000-$75,000 (29-2072 median $50,250)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "ahima-rhit",
    "name": "AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ahima-rhit",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)",
    "fee": "$229/$299",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "150 questions (130 scored)",
    "length": "3.5 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$229 member / $299 non-member (exam fee)",
    "studyTime": "80-120 hours over 6-10 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$35,000-$70,000 (29-2072 median $50,250)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "amt-rma",
    "name": "AMT Registered Medical Assistant",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/amt-rma",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "American Medical Technologists (AMT)",
    "fee": "~$135-165",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "200 questions",
    "length": "~3 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$135-165 exam",
    "studyTime": "60-100 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$44,200 median, medical assistants (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "arrt-breast-sonography",
    "name": "ARRT Breast Sonography Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/arrt-breast-sonography",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)",
    "fee": "$225",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~160 questions (verify current)",
    "length": "~3.5 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$225 (application fee)",
    "studyTime": "80-110 hours over 6-8 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000-$110,000 (29-2032 median $89,340)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "arrt-cardiac-interventional",
    "name": "ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiography Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/arrt-cardiac-interventional",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)",
    "fee": "$225",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~160 questions (verify current)",
    "length": "~3.5 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$225 (application fee)",
    "studyTime": "80-120 hours over 8-10 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$52,000-$107,000 (29-2034 median $77,660)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-07",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "arrt-computed-tomography",
    "name": "ARRT Computed Tomography Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/arrt-computed-tomography",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)",
    "fee": "$225",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "195 items (165 scored)",
    "length": "3.5 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$225 (application fee)",
    "studyTime": "100-140 hours over 8-10 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$52,000-$107,000 (29-2034 median $77,660)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "arrt-mri",
    "name": "ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/arrt-mri",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)",
    "fee": "$225",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~195 items (verify current spec)",
    "length": "3.5 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$225 (application fee)",
    "studyTime": "100-140 hours over 8-10 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$55,000-$110,000 (29-2035 median $88,180)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "arrt-mammography",
    "name": "ARRT Mammography Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/arrt-mammography",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)",
    "fee": "$225",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Several-hundred items (confirm current spec)",
    "length": "~3.5 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$225 (application fee)",
    "studyTime": "80-110 hours over 6-8 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$52,000-$107,000 (29-2034 median $77,660)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "arrt-nuclear-medicine",
    "name": "ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/arrt-nuclear-medicine",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)",
    "fee": "$225",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~200 questions (verify current)",
    "length": "~4 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$225 (application fee)",
    "studyTime": "100-140 hours over 8-12 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$75,000-$120,000 (29-2033 median $97,020)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "arrt-radiation-therapy",
    "name": "ARRT Radiation Therapy Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/arrt-radiation-therapy",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)",
    "fee": "$225",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~200 questions (verify current)",
    "length": "~4 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$225 (application fee)",
    "studyTime": "100-140 hours over 8-12 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$80,000-$120,000 (29-1124 median ~$98,000)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "arrt-radiography",
    "name": "ARRT Radiography Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/arrt-radiography",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)",
    "fee": "~$225",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "220 questions",
    "length": "~4 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$225 exam",
    "studyTime": "80-120 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$77,660 median, radiologic technologists (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-25",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "arrt-sonography",
    "name": "ARRT Sonography Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/arrt-sonography",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)",
    "fee": "~$250-300 per exam",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "SPI: 110 questions; specialty: ~170",
    "length": "2-3 hours per exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$250-300 per exam",
    "studyTime": "80-120 hours per exam",
    "salaryRange": "$89,340 median, sonographers (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "arrt-vascular-interventional",
    "name": "ARRT Vascular Interventional Radiography Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/arrt-vascular-interventional",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)",
    "fee": "$225",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~160 questions (verify current)",
    "length": "~3.5 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$225 (application fee)",
    "studyTime": "80-120 hours over 8-10 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$52,000-$107,000 (29-2034 median $77,660)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "arrt-vascular-sonography",
    "name": "ARRT Vascular Sonography Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/arrt-vascular-sonography",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)",
    "fee": "~$200-$250",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~170 questions",
    "length": "3 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$200-$250 (ARDMS exam fee)",
    "studyTime": "80-120 hours over 8-10 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000-$110,000 (29-2032 median $89,340)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "bcen-cen",
    "name": "BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/bcen-cen",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)",
    "fee": "~$380",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "175 questions (150 scored + 25 pretest)",
    "length": "3 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$380 non-member / ~$285 ENA member",
    "studyTime": "60-90 hours over 6-10 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$66,000-$110,000 (29-1141 RN median ~$93,600)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "bcen-cfrn",
    "name": "BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/bcen-cfrn",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Varies by exam — see the official handbook",
    "length": "Varies by exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "bcen-tcrn",
    "name": "BCEN Trauma Certified Registered Nurse",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/bcen-tcrn",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Varies by exam — see the official handbook",
    "length": "Varies by exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "danb-cda",
    "name": "DANB Certified Dental Assistant",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/danb-cda",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)",
    "fee": "$450 for the full CDA (includes a $75 nonrefundable application fee); single component $270; two-component bundle $375. Active military $425.",
    "format": "Computer-based, computer-adaptive testing (CAT) at Pearson VUE test centers or live remote online proctoring",
    "questions": "245 multiple-choice (95 GC + 75 RHS + 75 ICE)",
    "length": "195 minutes (3 hr 15 min) — 75 min GC, 60 min RHS, 60 min ICE",
    "passMark": "Scaled score of 400 on a 100–900 scale for each component (computer-adaptive)",
    "costRange": "$270–$450 depending on components taken",
    "studyTime": "A few weeks to several months of prep; exam itself 195 minutes",
    "salaryRange": "$44,000–$55,000 (approx. U.S. median wage for dental assistants; BLS)",
    "topics": [
      "General Chairside Assisting (GC)",
      "Radiation Health & Safety (RHS)",
      "Infection Control (ICE)"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-13",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.danb.org/Become-Certified/Exams-and-Certifications/CDA.aspx"
  },
  {
    "slug": "danb-gc",
    "name": "DANB General Chairside Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/danb-gc",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)",
    "fee": "~$90",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "90 questions",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$90 exam",
    "studyTime": "15-30 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$47,300 median, dental assistants (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "danb-ice",
    "name": "DANB Infection Control Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/danb-ice",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "100",
    "length": "75 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$145-$185",
    "studyTime": "75 minutes (100 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$34,000-$61,000",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "danb-rhs",
    "name": "DANB Radiation Health and Safety Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/danb-rhs",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "100",
    "length": "75 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$145-$185",
    "studyTime": "75 minutes (100 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$34,000-$61,000",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "jcahpo-coa",
    "name": "JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/jcahpo-coa",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)",
    "fee": "~$275",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "120 questions",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$275 (exam fee, verify current)",
    "studyTime": "50-70 hours over 4-6 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$33,000-$60,000 (29-2057 median $44,080)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nbstsa-cst",
    "name": "NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nbstsa-cst",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)",
    "fee": "$190",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "175 questions (150 scored)",
    "length": "4 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$190 (exam fee)",
    "studyTime": "80-120 hours over 8-12 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$48,000-$78,000 (29-2055 median $62,830)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "ncct-ncma",
    "name": "NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ncct-ncma",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)",
    "fee": "~$119",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~150 questions (125 scored + 25 pretest)",
    "length": "3 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$119 (NCCT exam fee)",
    "studyTime": "40-60 hours over 4-6 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$33,000-$55,000 (31-9092 median $44,200)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "ncct-pt",
    "name": "NCCT Patient Care Technician Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ncct-pt",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Varies by exam — see the official handbook",
    "length": "Varies by exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "ncct-ts",
    "name": "NCCT Technician Specialist Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ncct-ts",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Varies by exam — see the official handbook",
    "length": "Varies by exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nha-ccma",
    "name": "NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nha-ccma",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "National Healthcareer Association (NHA)",
    "fee": "~$155",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~180 questions (150 scored + 30 pretest)",
    "length": "180 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$155 (NHA exam fee, verify current)",
    "studyTime": "40-60 hours over 4-6 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$33,000-$55,000 (31-9092 median $44,200)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-13",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nha-cehrs",
    "name": "NHA Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nha-cehrs",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "National Healthcareer Association (NHA)",
    "fee": "$117",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "100 questions",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$117 (exam fee)",
    "studyTime": "40-60 hours over 4-6 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$35,000-$60,000 (29-2072 median $50,250)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nha-cmaa",
    "name": "NHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nha-cmaa",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "National Healthcareer Association (NHA)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Varies by exam — see the official handbook",
    "length": "Varies by exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nha-cpht",
    "name": "NHA Certified Pharmacy Technician",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nha-cpht",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "National Healthcareer Association (NHA)",
    "fee": "~$125",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~120 questions (100 scored + 20 pretest)",
    "length": "2h10m",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$125 (NHA exam fee, verify current)",
    "studyTime": "40-60 hours over 4-6 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$33,000-$56,000 (29-2052 median $43,460)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nha-mental-health-tech",
    "name": "NHA Mental Health Technician Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nha-mental-health-tech",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "National Healthcareer Association (NHA)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Varies by exam — see the official handbook",
    "length": "Varies by exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nha-cpct",
    "name": "NHA Patient Care Technician Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nha-cpct",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "National Healthcareer Association (NHA)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "100 scored",
    "length": "1 hour 50 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$117-$160",
    "studyTime": "1 hour 50 minutes (100 scored questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$29,000-$49,000",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nnaap-cna",
    "name": "NNAAP Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nnaap-cna",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "State-set (commonly $60-$120)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Written knowledge plus clinical skills evaluation (state-dependent)",
    "length": "State-dependent (typically 2-4 hours including the skills portion)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nremt-aemt",
    "name": "NREMT Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nremt-aemt",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~100-110 (adaptive)",
    "length": "Up to 2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$140-$150 + psychomotor fee",
    "studyTime": "Up to 2 hours (computer-adaptive)",
    "salaryRange": "$31,000-$65,000",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nremt-emr",
    "name": "NREMT Emergency Medical Responder Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nremt-emr",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)",
    "fee": "~$125 registration",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "90-110 questions (adaptive)",
    "length": "1 hour 15 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$125 registration",
    "studyTime": "40-60 course hours + review",
    "salaryRange": "$46,350 median, EMTs & paramedics (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nremt-emt",
    "name": "NREMT Emergency Medical Technician Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nremt-emt",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)",
    "fee": "~$104 initial cognitive exam (state fees may apply)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "70-120 (computer-adaptive, variable per candidate)",
    "length": "Up to 2 hours (variable by candidate)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-15",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nremt-paramedic",
    "name": "NREMT Paramedic Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nremt-paramedic",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)",
    "fee": "Confirm the current NREMT exam fee in the candidate handbook (higher than the EMT-level fee)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Computer-adaptive, variable per candidate (within NREMT's published range)",
    "length": "Variable per candidate (computer-adaptive)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$140-$150 (cognitive) plus psychomotor fee",
    "studyTime": "Up to 2.5 hours (adaptive, ~80-150 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$35,000-$65,000",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "ptcb-billing",
    "name": "PTCB Billing and Reimbursement Assessment",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ptcb-billing",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Varies by exam — see the official handbook",
    "length": "Varies by exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "ptcb-cpht",
    "name": "PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ptcb-cpht",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "90",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$129",
    "studyTime": "2 hours (90 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$32,000-$53,000",
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "ptcb-immunization",
    "name": "PTCB Immunization Delivery Assessment",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ptcb-immunization",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Varies by exam — see the official handbook",
    "length": "Varies by exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "ptcb-nonsterile-compounding",
    "name": "PTCB Nonsterile Compounding Assessment",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ptcb-nonsterile-compounding",
    "category": "allied-health",
    "awardingBody": "Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Varies by exam — see the official handbook",
    "length": "Varies by exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Anatomy & physiology",
      "Clinical procedures",
      "Patient care & safety",
      "Documentation & ethics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "navta-approved-veterinary-assistant",
    "name": "NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/navta-approved-veterinary-assistant",
    "category": "animal-agriculture",
    "awardingBody": "National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "100",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$100-$150",
    "studyTime": "90 minutes (100 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$27,000-$48,000",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "vtne",
    "name": "Veterinary Technician National Examination",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/vtne",
    "category": "animal-agriculture",
    "awardingBody": "American Association of Veterinary State Boards",
    "fee": "~$300-360",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "170 questions",
    "length": "3 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$300-360 exam",
    "studyTime": "100-150 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$45,980 median, vet technicians (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-19",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "bcba-board-certified-behavior-analyst",
    "name": "Board Certified Behavior Analyst",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/bcba-board-certified-behavior-analyst",
    "category": "behavioral-health",
    "awardingBody": "Behavior Analyst Certification Board",
    "fee": "~$175",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "160 questions",
    "length": "4 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$175 exam",
    "studyTime": "120-180 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$59,190 median, behavioral counselors (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Theory & models",
      "Assessment & diagnosis",
      "Intervention",
      "Ethics & law"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-31",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "cda-preschool",
    "name": "Child Development Associate — Preschool",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cda-preschool",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "Council for Professional Recognition",
    "fee": "~$425 application",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "65 questions",
    "length": "State-set",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$425 application",
    "studyTime": "120 education + 480 experience hours",
    "salaryRange": "$37,120 median, preschool teachers (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-22",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "google-certified-educator-level-1",
    "name": "Google Certified Educator Level 1",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/google-certified-educator-level-1",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "Google for Education",
    "fee": "~$10",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "40 (80% passing)",
    "length": "~3 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$10",
    "studyTime": "3 hours (40 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$45,000-$80,000 (K-12 teachers)",
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-17",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "google-certified-educator-level-2",
    "name": "Google Certified Educator Level 2",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/google-certified-educator-level-2",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "Google for Education",
    "fee": "$25",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~35 performance tasks",
    "length": "180 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$25 (exam fee)",
    "studyTime": "30-50 hours over 4-6 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "Teacher salaries by district (25-2021/25-2031)",
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-certified-educator",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified Educator",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-certified-educator",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$50-$150",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — Pearson VUE test center or online remote proctoring. Price is the same either way.",
    "questions": "40-60 (verify current)",
    "length": "~45-60 min",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$165 USD for most Associate/Expert role-based exams; Fundamentals-tier exams (e",
    "studyTime": "~45-60 min (verify current)",
    "salaryRange": "$45,000-$80,000 (K-12 teachers)",
    "topics": [
      "Cloud / platform fundamentals",
      "Configuration & implementation",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nes-essential-academic-skills",
    "name": "National Evaluation Series Essential Academic Skills",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nes-essential-academic-skills",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "~$50-$100 per subtest",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Varies by subtest",
    "length": "Varies by subtest",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$50-$100 per subtest (Pearson NES)",
    "studyTime": "40-60 hours over 4-6 weeks (3 subtests)",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000-$85,000 (25-2031 median $64,580)",
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "praxis-algebra-i-5162",
    "name": "Praxis Algebra I (5162)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/praxis-algebra-i-5162",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
    "fee": "~$130",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~60 questions (verify current)",
    "length": "~3 hours (verify current)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$130 (ETS fee)",
    "studyTime": "40-60 hours over 4-6 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000-$85,000 (25-2031 median $64,580)",
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "praxis-biology-5236",
    "name": "Praxis Biology: Content Knowledge (5236)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/praxis-biology-5236",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
    "fee": "~$130",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "150 questions (verify current)",
    "length": "2.5 hours (verify current)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$130 (ETS Praxis fee)",
    "studyTime": "60-80 hours over 6-8 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000-$85,000 (25-2031 median $64,580)",
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "praxis-chemistry-5246",
    "name": "Praxis Chemistry: Content Knowledge (5246)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/praxis-chemistry-5246",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
    "fee": "~$130",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~125 questions (verify current)",
    "length": "~2.5 hours (verify current)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$130 (ETS fee)",
    "studyTime": "50-70 hours over 5-7 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000-$85,000 (25-2031 median $64,580)",
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "praxis-communication-and-literacy-combined-5753",
    "name": "Praxis Communication and Literacy Combined (5753)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/praxis-communication-and-literacy-combined-5753",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Two subtests: reading and writing",
    "length": "Two subtests in one sitting",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$130-$156",
    "studyTime": "Two subtests in one sitting",
    "salaryRange": "$44,000-$104,000",
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "praxis-core-combined-5752",
    "name": "Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Combined (5752)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/praxis-core-combined-5752",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
    "fee": "$150 combined (or $90 per subtest taken separately)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "152 selected-response + 2 essays",
    "length": "~4.5 hours (275 minutes) for all three subtests",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-07",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "praxis-early-childhood-education-5025",
    "name": "Praxis Early Childhood Education (5025)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/praxis-early-childhood-education-5025",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
    "fee": "~$130-160",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "120 questions",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$130-160 exam",
    "studyTime": "40-70 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$37,120 median, preschool teachers (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "praxis-economics-5911",
    "name": "Praxis Economics (5911)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/praxis-economics-5911",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Varies by exam — see the official handbook",
    "length": "Varies by exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "praxis-educational-leadership-administration-and-supervision-5412",
    "name": "Praxis Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision (5412)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/praxis-educational-leadership-administration-and-supervision-5412",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
    "fee": "~$130",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~120 questions (verify current)",
    "length": "~2h15m (verify current)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$130 (ETS fee)",
    "studyTime": "60-80 hours over 6-8 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000-$110,000 (administrator pay above teacher median)",
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-07",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "praxis-elementary-education-content-knowledge-5018",
    "name": "Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (5018)",
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    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
    "fee": "~$156 (confirm the current fee at ets.org/praxis)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "130 (110 selected-response + 20 selected-response case-study items)",
    "length": "2 hours 30 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$156 (confirm at ets.org/praxis)",
    "studyTime": "2.5 hours (130 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$45,000-$80,000",
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "praxis-elementary-education-multiple-subjects-5001",
    "name": "Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/praxis-elementary-education-multiple-subjects-5001",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
    "fee": "$180 combined (or $64 per subtest taken separately)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~245 across 4 subtests (80 + 50 + 60 + 55)",
    "length": "4 hours 35 minutes (four separately timed subtests)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "praxis-english-language-arts-content-and-analysis-5039",
    "name": "Praxis English Language Arts: Content and Analysis (5039)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/praxis-english-language-arts-content-and-analysis-5039",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
    "fee": "~$130",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "130 questions (verify current)",
    "length": "2 hours (verify current)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$130 (ETS Praxis fee)",
    "studyTime": "50-70 hours over 5-7 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000-$85,000 (25-2031 median $64,580)",
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "praxis-english-language-arts-content-knowledge-5038",
    "name": "Praxis English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/praxis-english-language-arts-content-knowledge-5038",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Selected-response items",
    "length": "Computer-based exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$130-$156",
    "studyTime": "Computer-based selected-response exam",
    "salaryRange": "$47,000-$108,000",
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "praxis-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-5362",
    "name": "Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/praxis-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-5362",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
    "fee": "~$130",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~120 questions (verify current)",
    "length": "~2 hours (verify current)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$130 (ETS fee)",
    "studyTime": "50-70 hours over 5-7 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000-$85,000 (25-2031 median $64,580)",
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "praxis-general-science-5436",
    "name": "Praxis General Science: Content Knowledge (5436)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/praxis-general-science-5436",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
    "fee": "~$130",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "135 questions (verify current)",
    "length": "2.5 hours (verify current)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$130 (ETS Praxis fee)",
    "studyTime": "50-70 hours over 5-7 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000-$85,000 (25-2031 median $64,580)",
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "praxis-geography-5921",
    "name": "Praxis Geography (5921)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/praxis-geography-5921",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Varies by exam — see the official handbook",
    "length": "Varies by exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-25",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "praxis-geometry-5163",
    "name": "Praxis Geometry (5163)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/praxis-geometry-5163",
    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
    "fee": "~$130",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~60 questions (verify current)",
    "length": "~3 hours (verify current)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$130 (ETS fee)",
    "studyTime": "40-60 hours over 4-6 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000-$85,000 (25-2031 median $64,580)",
    "topics": [
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      "Instruction & pedagogy",
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    "slug": "praxis-government-political-science-5931",
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    "slug": "praxis-health-education-5551",
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      "Classroom management"
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      "Classroom management"
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    "sourceUrl": null
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    "slug": "praxis-middle-school-english-language-arts-5047",
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    "questions": "~110 questions (verify current)",
    "length": "~2 hours (verify current)",
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      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
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    "slug": "praxis-middle-school-mathematics-5164",
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    "questions": "150 questions (verify current)",
    "length": "3 hours (verify current)",
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    "costRange": "~$130 (ETS Praxis fee)",
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      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
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    "slug": "praxis-middle-school-science-5442",
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      "Instruction & pedagogy",
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      "Classroom management"
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    "slug": "praxis-middle-school-social-studies-5089",
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    "awardingBody": "ETS",
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    "questions": "Varies by exam — see the official handbook",
    "length": "Varies by exam",
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      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
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    "reviewed": "2026-08",
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    "slug": "praxis-music-content-knowledge-5113",
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  {
    "slug": "praxis-physical-education-content-knowledge-5091",
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    "awardingBody": "ETS",
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      "Classroom management"
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    "slug": "praxis-physics-5266",
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    "questions": "~125 questions (verify current)",
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    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
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      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
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    "sourceUrl": null
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    "slug": "praxis-plt-grades-5-9-5623",
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    "awardingBody": "ETS",
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      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
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    "reviewed": "2026-08",
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    "slug": "praxis-plt-grades-7-12-5624",
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      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
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    "category": "education-teaching",
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      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
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    "reviewed": "2026-08",
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    "sourceUrl": null
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  {
    "slug": "praxis-school-counselor-5422",
    "name": "Praxis Professional School Counselor (5422)",
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    "questions": "120 questions (verify current)",
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    "studyTime": "60-80 hours over 6-8 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$45,000-$85,000 (21-1012 median ~$65,140)",
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      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
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    "slug": "praxis-reading-specialist-5302",
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    "length": "Varies by exam",
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      "Instruction & pedagogy",
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      "Classroom management"
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    "sourceUrl": null
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    "slug": "praxis-school-psychologist-5403",
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    "awardingBody": "ETS",
    "fee": "~$130",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~140 questions (verify current)",
    "length": "~3 hours (verify current)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$130 (ETS fee)",
    "studyTime": "60-80 hours over 6-8 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$75,000-$115,000 (19-3033 median ~$98,000)",
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      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
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    "sourceUrl": null
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  {
    "slug": "praxis-social-studies-5581",
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    "awardingBody": "ETS",
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    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Varies by exam — see the official handbook",
    "length": "Varies by exam",
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      "Instruction & pedagogy",
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      "Classroom management"
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    "sourceUrl": null
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    "slug": "praxis-special-education-foundational-knowledge-5355",
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    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
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    "questions": "Selected-response items",
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      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
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    "sourceUrl": null
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    "slug": "praxis-special-education-learning-disabilities-5383",
    "name": "Praxis Special Education: Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities (5383)",
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    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Varies by exam — see the official handbook",
    "length": "Varies by exam",
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      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
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    "sourceUrl": null
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  {
    "slug": "praxis-teaching-reading-elementary-5205",
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    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
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      "Subject content",
      "Instruction & pedagogy",
      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
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    "sourceUrl": null
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  {
    "slug": "praxis-teaching-reading-k-12-5206",
    "name": "Praxis Teaching Reading: K-12 (5206)",
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    "category": "education-teaching",
    "awardingBody": "ETS",
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      "Subject content",
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      "Assessment",
      "Classroom management"
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    "slug": "mba-accredited-mortgage-professional",
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      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
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    "sourceUrl": null
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    "slug": "cfa-level-1",
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      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
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    "awardingBody": "CFA Institute",
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    "questions": "88 (item-set vignette questions, two sessions)",
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      "Markets & products",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
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    "awardingBody": "CFA Institute",
    "fee": "~$990 early registration / ~$1,290 standard (pricing depends on the registration window)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Item sets plus constructed-response (essay) items across two sessions",
    "length": "4 hours 24 minutes (two sessions of 2h12m)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$1,000-$1,600 by registration window",
    "studyTime": "4.4 hours (two sessions; ~44 items incl. constructed response)",
    "salaryRange": "$75,000-$150,000",
    "topics": [
      "Markets & products",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "cfp-certification-exam",
    "name": "CFP Certification Examination",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cfp-certification-exam",
    "category": "finance-securities",
    "awardingBody": "Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards",
    "fee": "~$925 exam",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "170 questions",
    "length": "Full day, 3 sessions",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$925 exam + education",
    "studyTime": "150-250 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$99,580 median, personal financial advisors (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Markets & products",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-25",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "chartered-life-underwriter",
    "name": "Chartered Life Underwriter",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/chartered-life-underwriter",
    "category": "finance-securities",
    "awardingBody": "The American College of Financial Services",
    "fee": "~$400-$600 per course",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~100 questions per exam",
    "length": "2 hours per exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$400-$600 per course (The American College)",
    "studyTime": "120-180 hours over 12-20 weeks (8 exams)",
    "salaryRange": "$55,000-$120,000 (41-3021/13-2053)",
    "topics": [
      "Markets & products",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "frm-part-1",
    "name": "Financial Risk Manager Exam Part I",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/frm-part-1",
    "category": "finance-securities",
    "awardingBody": "Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)",
    "fee": "~$1,100-$1,200",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "100 (4 hours)",
    "length": "4 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$1,100-$1,200 (early/standard tiers)",
    "studyTime": "4 hours (100 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$75,000-$150,000 (risk management roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Markets & products",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "frm-part-2",
    "name": "Financial Risk Manager Exam Part II",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/frm-part-2",
    "category": "finance-securities",
    "awardingBody": "Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)",
    "fee": "~$1,100-$1,200",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "80 (4 hours)",
    "length": "4 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$1,100-$1,200 (early/standard tiers)",
    "studyTime": "4 hours (80 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$75,000-$150,000 (risk management roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Markets & products",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nmls-safe-mlo-national-test",
    "name": "SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator National Test with Uniform State Content",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nmls-safe-mlo-national-test",
    "category": "finance-securities",
    "awardingBody": "Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "140 (136 scored)",
    "length": "190 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$110 + state fees",
    "studyTime": "190 minutes (140 questions, 136 scored)",
    "salaryRange": "$41,000-$160,000",
    "topics": [
      "Markets & products",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-22",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "sie-exam",
    "name": "Securities Industry Essentials Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/sie-exam",
    "category": "finance-securities",
    "awardingBody": "Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)",
    "fee": "$100 (raised from $80 in January 2026)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~75 (some unscored pretest items)",
    "length": "105 minutes (1 hour 45 minutes)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Markets & products",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-15",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "series-24",
    "name": "Series 24 General Securities Principal Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/series-24",
    "category": "finance-securities",
    "awardingBody": "Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)",
    "fee": "~$250-$300",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "150 questions",
    "length": "3h45m",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$250-$300 (FINRA exam fee)",
    "studyTime": "100-140 hours over 8-12 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$55,000-$120,000 (41-3031 median $78,140)",
    "topics": [
      "Markets & products",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "series-4",
    "name": "Series 4 Registered Options Principal Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/series-4",
    "category": "finance-securities",
    "awardingBody": "Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)",
    "fee": "~$150-$200",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "110 questions",
    "length": "3h25m",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$150-$200 (FINRA exam fee)",
    "studyTime": "80-100 hours over 6-10 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$55,000-$120,000 (41-3031 median $78,140)",
    "topics": [
      "Markets & products",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "series-6",
    "name": "Series 6 Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/series-6",
    "category": "finance-securities",
    "awardingBody": "Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)",
    "fee": "~$75-$100 (set by FINRA; firms may add administration fees)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "55 (50 scored + 5 unscored pretest items)",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$100 (confirm at registration)",
    "studyTime": "90 minutes (55 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$45,000-$120,000",
    "topics": [
      "Markets & products",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "series-63",
    "name": "Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/series-63",
    "category": "finance-securities",
    "awardingBody": "North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA)",
    "fee": "~$147 (set by FINRA)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "65 (60 scored + 5 unscored pretest items)",
    "length": "75 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$147",
    "studyTime": "75 minutes (65 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$45,000-$120,000",
    "topics": [
      "Markets & products",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "series-65",
    "name": "Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/series-65",
    "category": "finance-securities",
    "awardingBody": "North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA)",
    "fee": "~$187",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "140 (130 scored + 10 unscored pretest items)",
    "length": "180 minutes (3 hours)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Markets & products",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "series-66",
    "name": "Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/series-66",
    "category": "finance-securities",
    "awardingBody": "North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA)",
    "fee": "~$177",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "110 (100 scored + 10 unscored pretest items)",
    "length": "150 minutes (2.5 hours)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Markets & products",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-11",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "series-7",
    "name": "Series 7 General Securities Representative Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/series-7",
    "category": "finance-securities",
    "awardingBody": "Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)",
    "fee": "~$395",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "130 (125 scored + 5 unscored pretest items)",
    "length": "225 minutes (3 hours 45 minutes)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Markets & products",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "series-79",
    "name": "Series 79 Investment Banking Representative Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/series-79",
    "category": "finance-securities",
    "awardingBody": "Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "75 scored",
    "length": "5 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$295",
    "studyTime": "5 hours (75 scored questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$62,000-$181,000",
    "topics": [
      "Markets & products",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "series-9",
    "name": "Series 9 General Securities Sales Supervisor Exam, Options Module",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/series-9",
    "category": "finance-securities",
    "awardingBody": "Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)",
    "fee": "~$100-130",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "55 questions",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$100-130 exam",
    "studyTime": "40-70 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$78,140 median, securities sales agents (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Markets & products",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "series-99",
    "name": "Series 99 Operations Professional Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/series-99",
    "category": "finance-securities",
    "awardingBody": "Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)",
    "fee": "~$150-$200",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "100 questions",
    "length": "2h30m",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$150-$200 (FINRA exam fee)",
    "studyTime": "60-80 hours over 5-8 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$50,000-$110,000 (41-3031 median $78,140)",
    "topics": [
      "Markets & products",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Analysis & valuation",
      "Client & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "ace-certified-personal-trainer",
    "name": "ACE Certified Personal Trainer",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ace-certified-personal-trainer",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "American Council on Exercise",
    "fee": "$499 for the exam alone (study-package pricing varies)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "150 (125 scored + 25 unscored pretest items)",
    "length": "3 hours (180 minutes)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "ace-certified-group-fitness-instructor",
    "name": "ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ace-certified-group-fitness-instructor",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "American Council on Exercise",
    "fee": "$400-500 package",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "125 questions",
    "length": "3 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$400-500 package",
    "studyTime": "40-60 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$46,180 median, fitness trainers (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-18",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "acsm-certified-personal-trainer",
    "name": "ACSM Certified Personal Trainer",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/acsm-certified-personal-trainer",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "American College of Sports Medicine",
    "fee": "~$199 exam-only; package pricing varies (member discounts apply)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "135 (120 scored + 15 unscored pretest items)",
    "length": "150 minutes (2.5 hours)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$349-$399 (exam-only pricing)",
    "studyTime": "150 minutes (135 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$30,000-$65,000",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-22",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "afaa-certified-personal-trainer",
    "name": "AFAA Certified Personal Trainer",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/afaa-certified-personal-trainer",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA); delivered by PSI Services",
    "fee": "Self-Study certification package from $499 (includes the exam); standalone exam/retake $199",
    "format": "Computer-based, proctored — at a PSI test center or via live remote online proctoring",
    "questions": "120 multiple-choice (100 scored + 20 unscored pretest items)",
    "length": "120 minutes",
    "passMark": "Scaled score of 70% (minimum)",
    "costRange": "$499+ (package) or $199 (exam only)",
    "studyTime": "3–9 months of self-paced study (exam itself 2 hours)",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Exercise Programming & Design",
      "Health Screening & Assessment",
      "Anatomy, Physiology & Kinesiology",
      "Nutrition",
      "Special Populations",
      "Behavior Change & Coaching",
      "Safety, Risk Management & Scope of Practice"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-11",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.afaa.com"
  },
  {
    "slug": "afaa-group-fitness-instructor",
    "name": "AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/afaa-group-fitness-instructor",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "Athletics and Fitness Association of America",
    "fee": "~$200-$400",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~120 questions",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$200-$400 (exam fee, tier-dependent)",
    "studyTime": "40-60 hours over 4-6 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$25,000-$60,000 (39-9031 median $46,180)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "american-red-cross-lifeguarding",
    "name": "American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/american-red-cross-lifeguarding",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "American Red Cross",
    "fee": "$250-350",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "40-50 questions",
    "length": "2-3 day course",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$250-350",
    "studyTime": "25-30 hours + swim conditioning",
    "salaryRange": "$33,720 median, lifeguards (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "american-red-cross-lifeguard-instructor",
    "name": "American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/american-red-cross-lifeguard-instructor",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "American Red Cross",
    "fee": "~$300-$500",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Written + teaching demonstrations",
    "length": "2-3 days",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$300-$500 (course fee)",
    "studyTime": "Course-based (typically 2-3 days)",
    "salaryRange": "$25,000-$50,000 (33-9092 median $33,720)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "crossfit-level-1-trainer",
    "name": "CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certificate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/crossfit-level-1-trainer",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "CrossFit, Inc.",
    "fee": "~$1,000",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "40 questions",
    "length": "End of 2-day seminar",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$1,000",
    "studyTime": "16 seminar hours + pre-reading",
    "salaryRange": "$46,180 median, fitness trainers (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "issa-certified-personal-trainer",
    "name": "ISSA Certified Personal Trainer",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/issa-certified-personal-trainer",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "International Sports Sciences Association",
    "fee": "~$399-$799 depending on the package (exam included in course bundles)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "200 (all scored, open-book online exam)",
    "length": "Up to 4 hours (self-scheduled online)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$500-$1,000 depending on tier and promotions",
    "studyTime": "180 minutes (200 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$30,000-$65,000",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nasm-certified-nutrition-coach",
    "name": "NASM Certified Nutrition Coach",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nasm-certified-nutrition-coach",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)",
    "fee": "$899 full price (frequently discounted; monthly payment plans from ~$49)",
    "format": "Online, open-book, timed — taken from your own computer",
    "questions": "100 multiple-choice",
    "length": "90 minutes (timed)",
    "passMark": "Minimum score of 70%",
    "costRange": "$899 (often discounted)",
    "studyTime": "4–6 weeks of study; 90-minute exam",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Professional Practice & Scope of Practice",
      "Nutrition Science",
      "Behavior Change Strategies",
      "Practical Nutrition Coaching",
      "Food Environment & Hot Topics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.nasm.org/continuing-education/certified-nutrition-coach"
  },
  {
    "slug": "nasm-certified-personal-trainer",
    "name": "NASM Certified Personal Trainer",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nasm-certified-personal-trainer",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "National Academy of Sports Medicine",
    "fee": "$499 for the exam alone; up to ~$1,099 with study packages",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "120 (100 scored + 20 unscored pretest items)",
    "length": "2 hours (120 minutes)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nasm-performance-enhancement-specialist",
    "name": "NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nasm-performance-enhancement-specialist",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "National Academy of Sports Medicine",
    "fee": "~$499",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "100 questions",
    "length": "120 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$499 (exam fee, tier-dependent)",
    "studyTime": "50-70 hours over 5-7 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$25,000-$65,000 (39-9031 median $46,180)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nic-barber-practical",
    "name": "NIC Barber Practical Examination",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nic-barber-practical",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Performance-based session",
    "length": "State-set",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$100-$200 (state-set)",
    "studyTime": "Performance session (state-set)",
    "salaryRange": "$27,000-$73,000",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nic-barber-theory",
    "name": "NIC Barber Theory Examination",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nic-barber-theory",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~100",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$50-$150 (state-set)",
    "studyTime": "2 hours (~100 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$27,000-$73,000",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nic-cosmetology-practical",
    "name": "NIC Cosmetology Practical Examination",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nic-cosmetology-practical",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology",
    "fee": "State-set (typically $50-$150; practical fees vary)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Hands-on skills stations (state-dependent)",
    "length": "State-dependent (typically 2-3 hours)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-13",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nic-cosmetology-theory",
    "name": "NIC Cosmetology Theory Examination",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nic-cosmetology-theory",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology",
    "fee": "State-set (typically $50-$150)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "110 (100 scored + 10 pretest items)",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nic-esthetics-theory",
    "name": "NIC Esthetics Theory Examination",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nic-esthetics-theory",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology",
    "fee": "$50-150 per part",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~100 questions",
    "length": "State-set",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$50-150 per exam part",
    "studyTime": "20-30 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$41,560 median, skincare specialists (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nic-nail-technology-theory",
    "name": "NIC Nail Technology Theory Examination",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nic-nail-technology-theory",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology",
    "fee": "$50-150 per part",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~90-100 questions",
    "length": "State-set",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$50-150 per exam part",
    "studyTime": "15-25 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$34,660 median, manicurists (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nra-certified-instructor",
    "name": "NRA Certified Instructor",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nra-certified-instructor",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "National Rifle Association",
    "fee": "~$200-$400",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Course-written tests (commonly 90% in many components)",
    "length": "Within the courses",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$200-$400 total courses (counselor-set)",
    "studyTime": "~25-30 hours of courses (2-4 weeks)",
    "salaryRange": "Recreation ~$34,500 (BLS); mostly part-time/side income",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-17",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nra-chief-range-safety-officer",
    "name": "NRA Chief Range Safety Officer",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nra-chief-range-safety-officer",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "National Rifle Association",
    "fee": "~$175",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~50 questions (varies)",
    "length": "~1-2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$175 (course fee, provider-dependent)",
    "studyTime": "1-day course (~8 hours)",
    "salaryRange": "Range-safety role; income varies (often volunteer or part-time)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nra-range-safety-officer",
    "name": "NRA Range Safety Officer",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nra-range-safety-officer",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "National Rifle Association",
    "fee": "~$175",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "No written exam — course completion and evaluation",
    "length": "8-10 hours (one day)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$50-$150",
    "studyTime": "8-10 hours (one-day course)",
    "salaryRange": "Varies — often volunteer; no direct BLS series",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nsca-certified-personal-trainer",
    "name": "NSCA Certified Personal Trainer",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nsca-certified-personal-trainer",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "National Strength and Conditioning Association",
    "fee": "~$300-475",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "155 scored questions",
    "length": "3 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$300-475 exam",
    "studyTime": "80-120 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$46,180 median, fitness trainers (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-25",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nsca-certified-special-population-specialist",
    "name": "NSCA Certified Special Population Specialist",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nsca-certified-special-population-specialist",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "National Strength and Conditioning Association",
    "fee": "~$340",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "120 questions",
    "length": "2.5 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$340 (exam fee, member/non-member varies)",
    "studyTime": "60-80 hours over 6-8 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$25,000-$65,000 (39-9031 median $46,180)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nsca-cscs",
    "name": "NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nsca-cscs",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "National Strength and Conditioning Association",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "220 (two sections)",
    "length": "3.5 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$475 member / ~$635 non-member",
    "studyTime": "3.5 hours (220 questions, two sections)",
    "salaryRange": "$27,000-$88,000",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "padi-divemaster",
    "name": "PADI Divemaster Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/padi-divemaster",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "Professional Association of Diving Instructors",
    "fee": "$400-$800",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "50-question final (commonly 75%)",
    "length": "Within the course",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$400-$800 (course; prerequisites extra)",
    "studyTime": "4-8 weeks course (prerequisites take months)",
    "salaryRange": "Recreation ~$34,500 (BLS); professional gateway rating",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-25",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "padi-instructor-development-course",
    "name": "PADI Instructor Development Course",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/padi-instructor-development-course",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "Professional Association of Diving Instructors",
    "fee": "~$1,000-$1,500",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Written + teaching + rescue + dive evaluations",
    "length": "5-10 days",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$1,000-$1,500 (course fee)",
    "studyTime": "Course-based (5-10 days)",
    "salaryRange": "Dive-instruction income varies widely",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-25",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "padi-open-water-diver",
    "name": "PADI Open Water Diver Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/padi-open-water-diver",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "Professional Association of Diving Instructors",
    "fee": "$250-$500",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "50-question final (75% passing)",
    "length": "Untimed within the course",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$250-$500 (course; resort courses higher)",
    "studyTime": "2-4 weeks course (~20-30 hours total)",
    "salaryRange": "Recreation ~$34,500 (BLS); primarily a hobby credential",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "precision-nutrition-level-1",
    "name": "Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/precision-nutrition-level-1",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "Precision Nutrition",
    "fee": "~$999",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Completion-based + final assessment",
    "length": "~52 weeks",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$999",
    "studyTime": "6-10 hours/week across ~52 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$46,180 median, fitness trainers (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "yoga-alliance-ryt-200",
    "name": "Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher 200",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/yoga-alliance-ryt-200",
    "category": "fitness-recreation",
    "awardingBody": "Yoga Alliance",
    "fee": "$2,000-4,000",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Training assessments, no exam",
    "length": "200 training hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$2,000-4,000 training",
    "studyTime": "200 training hours over 3-6 months",
    "salaryRange": "$46,180 median, fitness trainers (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "acf-certified-fundamentals-cook",
    "name": "ACF Certified Fundamentals Cook",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/acf-certified-fundamentals-cook",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "American Culinary Federation",
    "fee": "~$150-$300",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Written exam + practical cooking demonstration",
    "length": "Varies (written ~2 hours + practical)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$150-$300 (ACF exam fees)",
    "studyTime": "40-60 hours over 6-8 weeks (written + practical)",
    "salaryRange": "$28,000-$45,000 (35-2014 median $32,390)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "cicerone-certified-beer-server",
    "name": "Certified Beer Server",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cicerone-certified-beer-server",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "Cicerone Certification Program",
    "fee": "~$75",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "60 questions",
    "length": "~60 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$75 exam",
    "studyTime": "4-8 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$29,820 median, bartenders (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "cicerone-certified-cicerone",
    "name": "Certified Cicerone",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cicerone-certified-cicerone",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "Cicerone Certification Program",
    "fee": "~$495-$695",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~60 questions + tasting + service",
    "length": "~4 hours total",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$495-$695 (exam + study materials)",
    "studyTime": "80-120 hours over 10-14 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$24,000-$50,000 (35-3011 median $29,820)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "certified-dietary-manager-cfpp",
    "name": "Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/certified-dietary-manager-cfpp",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM) on behalf of ANFP",
    "fee": "$425 exam/application fee (2026). ANFP membership and credential activation are handled separately.",
    "format": "Computer-based, single-best-answer multiple choice delivered by PSI at 300+ test centers or approved remote online proctoring",
    "questions": "160 multiple-choice (140 scored + 20 unscored pretest)",
    "length": "180 minutes (3 hours)",
    "passMark": "Criterion-referenced cut score set by modified Angoff; historically ~70% of scored items (about 98 of 140). Reported pass/fail with domain feedback.",
    "costRange": "$425 exam fee (plus separate ANFP membership/activation)",
    "studyTime": "Several weeks to months of prep; exam itself 3 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$55,000–$58,000 (approx.; PayScale/Salary.com, differs by work setting)",
    "topics": [
      "Sanitation and Safety",
      "Foodservice",
      "Nutrition",
      "Personnel and Communications",
      "Business Operations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.cbdmonline.org/get-certified/cdm-cfpp-certification-process-overview"
  },
  {
    "slug": "neha-certified-professional-food-safety",
    "name": "Certified Professional – Food Safety",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/neha-certified-professional-food-safety",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "National Environmental Health Association",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "125",
    "length": "3 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$350-$500",
    "studyTime": "3 hours (125 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$41,000-$112,000",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "cms-introductory-sommelier",
    "name": "Introductory Sommelier Course and Examination",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cms-introductory-sommelier",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas",
    "fee": "~$395",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~70 MC + service component",
    "length": "~1.5 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$395 (course + exam)",
    "studyTime": "20-30 hours (1-day course + exam)",
    "salaryRange": "$30,000-$80,000 (35-3031 median $65,310 for managers)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-19",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "learn2serve-alcohol-seller-server",
    "name": "Learn2Serve Alcohol Seller-Server Training",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/learn2serve-alcohol-seller-server",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "360training",
    "fee": "~$10-$20",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~40-70 questions",
    "length": "1-2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$10-$20 (course fee)",
    "studyTime": "2-4 hours (state-dependent course)",
    "salaryRange": "$24,000-$45,000 (35-3011 median $29,820)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-19",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "sca-coffee-skills-professional-diploma",
    "name": "SCA Coffee Skills Program Professional Diploma",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/sca-coffee-skills-professional-diploma",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "Specialty Coffee Association",
    "fee": "$150-400 per module",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Written + practical per module",
    "length": "1-3 days per module",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$150-400 per module",
    "studyTime": "1-3 course days per module",
    "salaryRange": "$27,010 median, counter workers (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "servsafe-alcohol-advanced",
    "name": "ServSafe Alcohol Advanced Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/servsafe-alcohol-advanced",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "National Restaurant Association",
    "fee": "$15-30",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "40 questions",
    "length": "60 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$15-30",
    "studyTime": "4-6 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$29,820 median, bartenders (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-18",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "servsafe-alcohol-primary",
    "name": "ServSafe Alcohol Primary Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/servsafe-alcohol-primary",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "National Restaurant Association",
    "fee": "~$15",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "25 (75% passing)",
    "length": "~30 min",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$15",
    "studyTime": "60-90 minutes",
    "salaryRange": "$25,000-$45,000 (service roles; tips add income)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-15",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "servsafe-allergens",
    "name": "ServSafe Allergens Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/servsafe-allergens",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "National Restaurant Association",
    "fee": "~$15",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "40 (75% passing)",
    "length": "~45 min",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$15",
    "studyTime": "~90 minutes",
    "salaryRange": "$25,000-$40,000 (foodservice roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "servsafe-food-handler",
    "name": "ServSafe Food Handler Certificate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/servsafe-food-handler",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "National Restaurant Association",
    "fee": "~$15",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "40 (70% passing)",
    "length": "~45 min",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$15",
    "studyTime": "60-90 minutes",
    "salaryRange": "$25,000-$40,000 (entry foodservice roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "servsafe-food-protection-manager",
    "name": "ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/servsafe-food-protection-manager",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "National Restaurant Association",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "90 (68 of 90, 75%, to pass)",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$100-$300 (course + exam)",
    "studyTime": "2 hours (90 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$41,000-$112,000",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-07",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "servsafe-workplace",
    "name": "ServSafe Workplace",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/servsafe-workplace",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "National Restaurant Association",
    "fee": "~$20-$30",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~40-50 questions",
    "length": "~1 hour",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$20-$30 (course fee)",
    "studyTime": "2-4 hours (course + assessment)",
    "salaryRange": "$30,000-$70,000 (35-3031 median $65,310 for managers)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "statefoodsafety-food-protection-manager",
    "name": "StateFoodSafety Certified Food Protection Manager",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/statefoodsafety-food-protection-manager",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "StateFoodSafety",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "90 (68 of 90, 75%, to pass)",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$100-$150",
    "studyTime": "2 hours (90 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$41,000-$112,000",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "tips-alcohol-certification",
    "name": "TIPS Alcohol Server Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/tips-alcohol-certification",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "Health Communications, Inc.",
    "fee": "~$20-$50",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~40 questions",
    "length": "~1 hour",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$20-$50 (program fee)",
    "studyTime": "2-3 hours (program-dependent)",
    "salaryRange": "$24,000-$45,000 (35-3011 median $29,820)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-20",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "wset-level-1-award-wines",
    "name": "WSET Level 1 Award in Wines",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/wset-level-1-award-wines",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "Wine & Spirit Education Trust",
    "fee": "$100-200",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "30 questions",
    "length": "~45 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$100-200",
    "studyTime": "8-10 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$65,310 median, food service managers (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-25",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "wset-level-2-award-wines",
    "name": "WSET Level 2 Award in Wines",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/wset-level-2-award-wines",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "Wine & Spirit Education Trust",
    "fee": "$300-500",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "50 questions",
    "length": "~1 hour",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$300-500",
    "studyTime": "18-25 study hours",
    "salaryRange": "$65,310 median, food service managers (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "wset-level-3-award-wines",
    "name": "WSET Level 3 Award in Wines",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/wset-level-3-award-wines",
    "category": "food-hospitality",
    "awardingBody": "Wine & Spirit Education Trust",
    "fee": "Included in the course fee",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "50 MC + 2 short-answer papers",
    "length": "1h + 45m + 45m",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$500-$700 (course + exam)",
    "studyTime": "60-90 hours over 8-12 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$30,000-$80,000 (35-3031 median $65,310 for managers)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "ancc-fnp",
    "name": "ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ancc-fnp",
    "category": "healthcare-clinical",
    "awardingBody": "American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)",
    "fee": "$395",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "150 questions",
    "length": "3.5 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$395 (exam fee)",
    "studyTime": "120-180 hours over 10-14 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$90,000-$150,000 (29-1151 median $132,050)",
    "topics": [
      "Clinical knowledge",
      "Diagnosis & treatment",
      "Patient safety",
      "Professional practice"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-25",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "asha-ccc-slp",
    "name": "ASHA CCC-SLP Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/asha-ccc-slp",
    "category": "healthcare-clinical",
    "awardingBody": "American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)",
    "fee": "~$130-160",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "132 questions",
    "length": "2.5 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$130-160 exam",
    "studyTime": "100-150 hours + fellowship",
    "salaryRange": "$95,410 median, SLPs (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Clinical knowledge",
      "Diagnosis & treatment",
      "Patient safety",
      "Professional practice"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "mblex",
    "name": "Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/mblex",
    "category": "healthcare-clinical",
    "awardingBody": "Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "100",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$195",
    "studyTime": "2 hours (100 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$29,000-$94,000",
    "topics": [
      "Clinical knowledge",
      "Diagnosis & treatment",
      "Patient safety",
      "Professional practice"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-11",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "npte-pta",
    "name": "National Physical Therapy Exam for PTA",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/npte-pta",
    "category": "healthcare-clinical",
    "awardingBody": "Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)",
    "fee": "~$400-485",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "200 questions",
    "length": "4 hours incl. break",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$400-485 exam",
    "studyTime": "100-150 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$65,510 median, PT assistants (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Clinical knowledge",
      "Diagnosis & treatment",
      "Patient safety",
      "Professional practice"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "npte",
    "name": "National Physical Therapy Examination",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/npte",
    "category": "healthcare-clinical",
    "awardingBody": "Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)",
    "fee": "~$400-485",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "250 questions",
    "length": "5 hours incl. break",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$400-485 exam",
    "studyTime": "150-250 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$101,020 median, physical therapists (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Clinical knowledge",
      "Diagnosis & treatment",
      "Patient safety",
      "Professional practice"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-18",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nclex-pn",
    "name": "NCLEX-PN",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nclex-pn",
    "category": "healthcare-clinical",
    "awardingBody": "National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)",
    "fee": "~$200 (NCSBN) plus state board and processing fees",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "85-205 (computer-adaptive, variable per candidate)",
    "length": "Up to 5 hours (variable by candidate)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$200 (NCSBN) plus state board fees",
    "studyTime": "Up to 5 hours (computer-adaptive, variable per candidate)",
    "salaryRange": "$45,000-$75,000",
    "topics": [
      "Clinical knowledge",
      "Diagnosis & treatment",
      "Patient safety",
      "Professional practice"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nclex-rn",
    "name": "NCLEX-RN",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nclex-rn",
    "category": "healthcare-clinical",
    "awardingBody": "National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)",
    "fee": "~$200 (NCSBN) plus state board and processing fees",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "75-145 (computer-adaptive, variable per candidate)",
    "length": "Up to 5 hours (variable by candidate)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Clinical knowledge",
      "Diagnosis & treatment",
      "Patient safety",
      "Professional practice"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-07",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "pance",
    "name": "Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/pance",
    "category": "healthcare-clinical",
    "awardingBody": "National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)",
    "fee": "~$550",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "300 questions across 5 blocks",
    "length": "~5 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$550 (NCCPA exam fee)",
    "studyTime": "120-180 hours over 10-16 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$100,000-$160,000 (29-1071 median $133,260)",
    "topics": [
      "Clinical knowledge",
      "Diagnosis & treatment",
      "Patient safety",
      "Professional practice"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "usmle-step-1",
    "name": "USMLE Step 1",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/usmle-step-1",
    "category": "healthcare-clinical",
    "awardingBody": "National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)",
    "fee": "~$695",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~280 questions across 7 blocks",
    "length": "~8 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$695 (2026 fee; international +$210)",
    "studyTime": "300-500 hours over 3-4 months",
    "salaryRange": "$150,000-$300,000+ (29-1210 Physicians)",
    "topics": [
      "Clinical knowledge",
      "Diagnosis & treatment",
      "Patient safety",
      "Professional practice"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-16",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "usmle-step-2-ck",
    "name": "USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/usmle-step-2-ck",
    "category": "healthcare-clinical",
    "awardingBody": "National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)",
    "fee": "~$700-$1,000",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~300 (single-best-answer vignettes)",
    "length": "~8 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$700-$1,000 (registration varies)",
    "studyTime": "~8 hours (six blocks, ~300 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "Physician career - BLS publishes no single physician median",
    "topics": [
      "Clinical knowledge",
      "Diagnosis & treatment",
      "Patient safety",
      "Professional practice"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "usmle-step-3",
    "name": "USMLE Step 3",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/usmle-step-3",
    "category": "healthcare-clinical",
    "awardingBody": "National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Varies by exam — see the official handbook",
    "length": "Varies by exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Clinical knowledge",
      "Diagnosis & treatment",
      "Patient safety",
      "Professional practice"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "associate-in-insurance",
    "name": "Associate in Insurance",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/associate-in-insurance",
    "category": "insurance",
    "awardingBody": "The Institutes",
    "fee": "~$300-$400 per course",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~100 questions per course exam",
    "length": "2 hours per exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$300-$400 per course (The Institutes)",
    "studyTime": "80-120 hours over 10-16 weeks (3 course exams)",
    "salaryRange": "$55,000-$95,000 (13-2053 median $77,860)",
    "topics": [
      "Products & coverage",
      "Underwriting",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Claims & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "certified-insurance-counselor",
    "name": "Certified Insurance Counselor",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/certified-insurance-counselor",
    "category": "insurance",
    "awardingBody": "Risk and Insurance Education Alliance",
    "fee": "$400-600 per institute",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~100 questions per institute",
    "length": "~2 hours per exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$400-600 per institute",
    "studyTime": "15-20 hours per institute; 5 institutes",
    "salaryRange": "$60,370 median, insurance sales agents (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Products & coverage",
      "Underwriting",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Claims & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "certified-insurance-service-representative",
    "name": "Certified Insurance Service Representative",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/certified-insurance-service-representative",
    "category": "insurance",
    "awardingBody": "Risk and Insurance Education Alliance",
    "fee": "~$300-$500 per course",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "50 per course (70% passing)",
    "length": "~1 hour per course",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$300-$500 per course",
    "studyTime": "5 courses + ethics (per course ~10-12 hrs)",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000-$80,000 (agency service and account roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Products & coverage",
      "Underwriting",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Claims & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "cpcu-designation",
    "name": "Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter Designation",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cpcu-designation",
    "category": "insurance",
    "awardingBody": "The Institutes",
    "fee": "$300-700 per course",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "100-150 questions per exam",
    "length": "~3 hours per exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$300-700 per course",
    "studyTime": "40-60 hours per exam; 8 exams",
    "salaryRange": "$77,860 median, insurance underwriters (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Products & coverage",
      "Underwriting",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Claims & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "cpcu-500",
    "name": "CPCU 500: Becoming a Leader in Risk Management and Insurance",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cpcu-500",
    "category": "insurance",
    "awardingBody": "The Institutes",
    "fee": "~$300-$400",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~100 questions",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$300-$400 (The Institutes)",
    "studyTime": "60-80 hours over 6-8 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$55,000-$95,000 (13-2053 median $77,860)",
    "topics": [
      "Products & coverage",
      "Underwriting",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Claims & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "ahip-health-insurance-associate",
    "name": "Health Insurance Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ahip-health-insurance-associate",
    "category": "insurance",
    "awardingBody": "America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)",
    "fee": "~$175 (many carriers reimburse or discount to ~$125)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "50 (randomly selected from all five training modules)",
    "length": "Up to 2 hours (auto-submits at the deadline)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$50-$300 depending on module set (annual)",
    "studyTime": "60 minutes per module (50 questions each)",
    "salaryRange": "$35,000-$100,000",
    "topics": [
      "Products & coverage",
      "Underwriting",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Claims & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "ahip-managed-healthcare-professional",
    "name": "Managed Healthcare Professional",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ahip-managed-healthcare-professional",
    "category": "insurance",
    "awardingBody": "America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)",
    "fee": "~$100-$200",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "100 questions",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$100-$200 (AHIP course + exam)",
    "studyTime": "30-50 hours over 3-5 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$35,000-$80,000 (41-3021 median $60,370)",
    "topics": [
      "Products & coverage",
      "Underwriting",
      "Regulation & ethics",
      "Claims & risk management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "california-bar-exam",
    "name": "California Bar Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/california-bar-exam",
    "category": "legal",
    "awardingBody": "State Bar of California",
    "fee": "~$878",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "MBE 200Q + 5 essays + 1 performance test",
    "length": "2 days",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$878 (exam fee) + admission costs",
    "studyTime": "300-500 hours over 10-16 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$151,160 (23-1011 Lawyers)",
    "topics": [
      "Substantive law / procedure",
      "Research & writing",
      "Ethics & rules",
      "Practice & compliance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-14",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "notary-signing-agent",
    "name": "Certified Notary Signing Agent",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/notary-signing-agent",
    "category": "legal",
    "awardingBody": "National Notary Association",
    "fee": "~$100-$200",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~50 questions",
    "length": "~1 hour",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$100-$200 (course/package) + state notary commission costs",
    "studyTime": "6-12 hours (course + exam)",
    "salaryRange": "Transaction-based ($75-$200 per signing typical)",
    "topics": [
      "Substantive law / procedure",
      "Research & writing",
      "Ethics & rules",
      "Practice & compliance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "mpre",
    "name": "Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/mpre",
    "category": "legal",
    "awardingBody": "National Conference of Bar Examiners",
    "fee": "~$145-160",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "60 questions",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$145-160 (NCBE fee)",
    "studyTime": "20-40 hours over 2-4 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$151,160 (23-1011 Lawyers)",
    "topics": [
      "Substantive law / procedure",
      "Research & writing",
      "Ethics & rules",
      "Practice & compliance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-22",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "uniform-bar-exam",
    "name": "Uniform Bar Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/uniform-bar-exam",
    "category": "legal",
    "awardingBody": "National Conference of Bar Examiners",
    "fee": "~$1,000+",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "MBE 200Q + MEE 6 essays + MPT 2 tasks",
    "length": "2 days",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$1,000+ (jurisdiction-dependent)",
    "studyTime": "300-500 hours over 10-16 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$151,160 (23-1011 Lawyers)",
    "topics": [
      "Substantive law / procedure",
      "Research & writing",
      "Ethics & rules",
      "Practice & compliance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-10",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "asq-certified-quality-engineer",
    "name": "ASQ Certified Quality Engineer",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/asq-certified-quality-engineer",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "American Society for Quality",
    "fee": "~$450 member / ~$550 non-member (check current pricing)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "160 scored + 15 unscored pretest items (175 total)",
    "length": "5 hours 18 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$538 member / ~$638 non-member",
    "studyTime": "5 hours 18 minutes (175 questions, 160 scored)",
    "salaryRange": "$70,000-$140,000",
    "topics": [
      "Methodology & frameworks",
      "Planning & execution",
      "Stakeholders & communication",
      "Value & governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-25",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "asq-certified-six-sigma-black-belt",
    "name": "ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/asq-certified-six-sigma-black-belt",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "American Society for Quality",
    "fee": "~$450 member / ~$550 non-member (check current pricing)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "150 scored + 15 unscored pretest items (165 total)",
    "length": "4 hours 18 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$538 member / ~$638 non-member",
    "studyTime": "4 hours 18 minutes (165 questions, 150 scored)",
    "salaryRange": "$70,000-$140,000",
    "topics": [
      "Methodology & frameworks",
      "Planning & execution",
      "Stakeholders & communication",
      "Value & governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "asq-certified-six-sigma-green-belt",
    "name": "ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/asq-certified-six-sigma-green-belt",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "American Society for Quality",
    "fee": "~$400 member / ~$500 non-member (check current pricing)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "100 scored + 10 unscored pretest items (110 total)",
    "length": "4 hours 18 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$398 member / ~$498 non-member",
    "studyTime": "4 hours 18 minutes (110 questions, 100 scored)",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000-$120,000",
    "topics": [
      "Methodology & frameworks",
      "Planning & execution",
      "Stakeholders & communication",
      "Value & governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "pmi-capm",
    "name": "Certified Associate in Project Management",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/pmi-capm",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "PMP: $405 USD (PMI member) / $555 (non-member). Other PMI exams vary (e.g., CAPM ~$225–$300). Confirm the current fee on PMI.org at booking.",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — Pearson VUE test center or online remote proctoring.",
    "questions": "150 (135 scored + 15 unscored pretest items)",
    "length": "3 hours (180 minutes)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "PMP: $405 USD (PMI member) / $555 (non-member)",
    "studyTime": "3 hours (150 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000-$120,000",
    "topics": [
      "Predictive / agile / hybrid delivery",
      "People & leadership",
      "Process & strategy",
      "Business environment"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "scrum-alliance-certified-scrummaster",
    "name": "Certified ScrumMaster",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/scrum-alliance-certified-scrummaster",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "Scrum Alliance",
    "fee": "Included with the CSM course ($250-$2,495 depending on provider)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "50 (all scored)",
    "length": "60 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Methodology & frameworks",
      "Planning & execution",
      "Stakeholders & communication",
      "Value & governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "google-analytics-certification",
    "name": "Google Analytics Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/google-analytics-certification",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "Google",
    "fee": "Free",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "50 (80% passing)",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Free (Google Skillshop)",
    "studyTime": "10-20 hours study; 2-hour assessment",
    "salaryRange": "$45,000-$90,000 (marketing analytics roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Methodology & frameworks",
      "Planning & execution",
      "Stakeholders & communication",
      "Value & governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "hubspot-content-marketing-certification",
    "name": "HubSpot Content Marketing Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/hubspot-content-marketing-certification",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "HubSpot Academy",
    "fee": "Free",
    "format": "Online exam through your HubSpot Academy account (no test center, no proctoring)",
    "questions": "60 multiple-choice questions",
    "length": "Up to 3 hours",
    "passMark": "45/60 (75%) — HubSpot publishes no pass rates",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Methodology & frameworks",
      "Planning & execution",
      "Stakeholders & communication",
      "Value & governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "hubspot-inbound-marketing-certification",
    "name": "HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/hubspot-inbound-marketing-certification",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "HubSpot Academy",
    "fee": "Free",
    "format": "Online exam through your HubSpot Academy account (no test center, no proctoring)",
    "questions": "~60 multiple-choice questions",
    "length": "Up to 3 hours",
    "passMark": "~45/60 (~75%) — HubSpot publishes no pass rates",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Methodology & frameworks",
      "Planning & execution",
      "Stakeholders & communication",
      "Value & governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "pmi-acp",
    "name": "PMI Agile Certified Practitioner",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/pmi-acp",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "PMP: $405 USD (PMI member) / $555 (non-member). Other PMI exams vary (e.g., CAPM ~$225–$300). Confirm the current fee on PMI.org at booking.",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — Pearson VUE test center or online remote proctoring.",
    "questions": "120 (100 scored + 20 unscored pretest items)",
    "length": "3 hours (180 minutes)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "PMP: $405 USD (PMI member) / $555 (non-member)",
    "studyTime": "3 hours (120 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$70,000-$130,000",
    "topics": [
      "Predictive / agile / hybrid delivery",
      "People & leadership",
      "Process & strategy",
      "Business environment"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-15",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "prince2-foundation",
    "name": "PRINCE2 Foundation",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/prince2-foundation",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "PeopleCert (online proctored)",
    "fee": "ITIL 4 Foundation ~$425 USD (US direct); region-tiered $235–$425. Advanced modules require accredited training (no exam-only fee). PRINCE2 Foundation ~$700. Confirm live pricing on PeopleCert.",
    "format": "Online proctored exam (PeopleCert remote proctoring); some modules via accredited training organizations.",
    "questions": "60",
    "length": "60 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "ITIL 4 Foundation ~$425 USD (US direct); region-tiered $235–$425",
    "studyTime": "60 minutes (60 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000-$170,000",
    "topics": [
      "Service management concepts",
      "Value & stakeholders",
      "Practices & processes",
      "Continual improvement"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "prince2-practitioner",
    "name": "PRINCE2 Practitioner",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/prince2-practitioner",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "PeopleCert (online proctored)",
    "fee": "~$300-$500",
    "format": "Online proctored exam (PeopleCert remote proctoring); some modules via accredited training organizations.",
    "questions": "68 (55% passing, 38/68)",
    "length": "150 min",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "ITIL 4 Foundation ~$425 USD (US direct); region-tiered $235–$425",
    "studyTime": "150 min (68 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$75,000-$130,000 (project management specialists)",
    "topics": [
      "Service management concepts",
      "Value & stakeholders",
      "Practices & processes",
      "Continual improvement"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "hrci-phr",
    "name": "Professional in Human Resources",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/hrci-phr",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "HR Certification Institute",
    "fee": "$395 exam + $100 application = $495 total",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~115 (about 90 scored + ~25 pretest items)",
    "length": "2 hours (plus ~30 minutes administrative time)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$395 exam + $100 application",
    "studyTime": "2 hours (115 questions, 90 scored)",
    "salaryRange": "$50,000-$95,000",
    "topics": [
      "Methodology & frameworks",
      "Planning & execution",
      "Stakeholders & communication",
      "Value & governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "scrum-org-psm-i",
    "name": "Professional Scrum Master I",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/scrum-org-psm-i",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "Scrum.org (online assessment)",
    "fee": "PSM I / PSPO I / PSD I / PAL I / PSK I: $200 USD; PSM II / PSPO II / SPS: $250; PSM III / PSPO III: $500. Per-attempt password; passwords never expire.",
    "format": "Online, open-book assessment using a password; taken remotely at your convenience.",
    "questions": "80 (all scored)",
    "length": "60 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "PSM I / PSPO I / PSD I / PAL I / PSK I: $200 USD; PSM II / PSPO II / SPS: $250; PSM III / PSPO III: $500",
    "studyTime": "60 minutes (80 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$70,000-$130,000",
    "topics": [
      "Scrum framework & accountabilities",
      "Empiricism & events",
      "Value & product ownership",
      "Team & delivery"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "scrum-org-pspo-i",
    "name": "Professional Scrum Product Owner I",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/scrum-org-pspo-i",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "Scrum.org (online assessment)",
    "fee": "PSM I / PSPO I / PSD I / PAL I / PSK I: $200 USD; PSM II / PSPO II / SPS: $250; PSM III / PSPO III: $500. Per-attempt password; passwords never expire.",
    "format": "Online, open-book assessment using a password; taken remotely at your convenience.",
    "questions": "80 (all scored)",
    "length": "60 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "PSM I / PSPO I / PSD I / PAL I / PSK I: $200 USD; PSM II / PSPO II / SPS: $250; PSM III / PSPO III: $500",
    "studyTime": "60 minutes (80 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$70,000-$130,000",
    "topics": [
      "Scrum framework & accountabilities",
      "Empiricism & events",
      "Value & product ownership",
      "Team & delivery"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "pmi-pmp",
    "name": "Project Management Professional",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/pmi-pmp",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "PMP: $405 USD (PMI member) / $555 (non-member). Other PMI exams vary (e.g., CAPM ~$225–$300). Confirm the current fee on PMI.org at booking.",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — Pearson VUE test center or online remote proctoring.",
    "questions": "180 (all scored)",
    "length": "230 minutes (3 hours 50 minutes)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "PMP: $405 USD (PMI member) / $555 (non-member)",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Predictive / agile / hybrid delivery",
      "People & leadership",
      "Process & strategy",
      "Business environment"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "safe-agile-product-manager",
    "name": "SAFe Agile Product Manager",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/safe-agile-product-manager",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "Scaled Agile, Inc.",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Varies by exam — see the official handbook",
    "length": "Varies by exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Methodology & frameworks",
      "Planning & execution",
      "Stakeholders & communication",
      "Value & governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "safe-agilist",
    "name": "SAFe Agilist",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/safe-agilist",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "Scaled Agile, Inc.",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "45",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$100 (often included in the course)",
    "studyTime": "90 minutes (45 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000-$170,000",
    "topics": [
      "Methodology & frameworks",
      "Planning & execution",
      "Stakeholders & communication",
      "Value & governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "safe-architect",
    "name": "SAFe Architect",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/safe-architect",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "Scaled Agile, Inc.",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Varies by exam — see the official handbook",
    "length": "Varies by exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Methodology & frameworks",
      "Planning & execution",
      "Stakeholders & communication",
      "Value & governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-07",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "safe-scrum-master",
    "name": "SAFe Scrum Master",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/safe-scrum-master",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "Scaled Agile, Inc.",
    "fee": "$100 exam (included with the SSM course)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "45 (all scored)",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$100 (often included in the course)",
    "studyTime": "90 minutes (45 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$75,000-$130,000",
    "topics": [
      "Methodology & frameworks",
      "Planning & execution",
      "Stakeholders & communication",
      "Value & governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "hrci-sphr",
    "name": "Senior Professional in Human Resources",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/hrci-sphr",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "HR Certification Institute",
    "fee": "$495 exam + $100 application = $595 total",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~115 (about 90 scored + ~25 pretest items)",
    "length": "2 hours (plus ~30 minutes administrative time)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$495 exam + $100 application",
    "studyTime": "2 hours (115 questions, 90 scored)",
    "salaryRange": "$100,000-$180,000",
    "topics": [
      "Methodology & frameworks",
      "Planning & execution",
      "Stakeholders & communication",
      "Value & governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "shrm-cp",
    "name": "SHRM Certified Professional",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/shrm-cp",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "Society for Human Resource Management",
    "fee": "~$355 member / ~$475 non-member (check current pricing)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "134 (80 knowledge-based + 54 situational-judgment; 24 are unscored field-test items)",
    "length": "3 hours 40 minutes of testing (two sections within a ~4-hour appointment)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$350-$500 depending on membership and timing",
    "studyTime": "3 hours 40 minutes (134 questions, two sections)",
    "salaryRange": "$50,000-$95,000",
    "topics": [
      "Methodology & frameworks",
      "Planning & execution",
      "Stakeholders & communication",
      "Value & governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "shrm-scp",
    "name": "SHRM Senior Certified Professional",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/shrm-scp",
    "category": "project-business",
    "awardingBody": "Society for Human Resource Management",
    "fee": "~$355 member / ~$475 non-member (check current pricing)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "134 (80 knowledge-based + 54 situational-judgment; 24 are unscored field-test items)",
    "length": "3 hours 40 minutes of testing (two sections within a ~4-hour appointment)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$350-$500 depending on membership and timing",
    "studyTime": "3 hours 40 minutes (134 questions, two sections)",
    "salaryRange": "$100,000-$180,000",
    "topics": [
      "Methodology & frameworks",
      "Planning & execution",
      "Stakeholders & communication",
      "Value & governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "corrections-officer-entrance-exam",
    "name": "Corrections Officer Entrance Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/corrections-officer-entrance-exam",
    "category": "public-safety",
    "awardingBody": "State and county corrections agencies",
    "fee": "Department-dependent",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Varies by agency (often 100+ questions)",
    "length": "~2-3 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$50-$150 (department-dependent)",
    "studyTime": "20-40 hours over 3-5 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000-$75,000 (33-3012 median $57,950)",
    "topics": [
      "Legal authority & procedures",
      "Emergency response",
      "Investigation",
      "Community & safety"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-18",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "iaed-emd",
    "name": "Emergency Medical Dispatch",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/iaed-emd",
    "category": "public-safety",
    "awardingBody": "International Academies of Emergency Dispatch",
    "fee": "$300-$800",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "50 (80% passing)",
    "length": "Within the course",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$300-$800 (provider-dependent)",
    "studyTime": "2-4 day course",
    "salaryRange": "$35,000-$60,000 (public safety telecommunicators)",
    "topics": [
      "Legal authority & procedures",
      "Emergency response",
      "Investigation",
      "Community & safety"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "faa-air-traffic-controller",
    "name": "FAA Air Traffic Controller Selection",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/faa-air-traffic-controller",
    "category": "public-safety",
    "awardingBody": "Federal Aviation Administration",
    "fee": "No fee (FAA hiring process)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~90-140 items (varies)",
    "length": "~3 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$0 (FAA hiring process)",
    "studyTime": "20-40 hours of prep (AT-SA aptitude test)",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000-$170,000 (53-2021 median ~$137,380)",
    "topics": [
      "Substantive law / procedure",
      "Research & writing",
      "Ethics & rules",
      "Practice & compliance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "law-enforcement-pat",
    "name": "Law Enforcement Physical Ability Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/law-enforcement-pat",
    "category": "public-safety",
    "awardingBody": "Law enforcement agencies",
    "fee": "No separate fee typically",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Physical test battery (agency-specific)",
    "length": "~1 hour",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Often included in the hiring process (no separate fee)",
    "studyTime": "Physical conditioning — 4-8 weeks of targeted training",
    "salaryRange": "$55,000-$95,000 (33-3051 median $76,290)",
    "topics": [
      "Legal authority & procedures",
      "Emergency response",
      "Investigation",
      "Community & safety"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-11",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "post-entry-level",
    "name": "National Police Officer Selection Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/post-entry-level",
    "category": "public-safety",
    "awardingBody": "Stanard & Associates",
    "fee": "Department-dependent",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~200 questions (varies)",
    "length": "~3 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$50-$100 (department-dependent)",
    "studyTime": "30-50 hours over 4-6 weeks (PELLETB)",
    "salaryRange": "$55,000-$95,000 (33-3051 median $76,290)",
    "topics": [
      "Legal authority & procedures",
      "Emergency response",
      "Investigation",
      "Community & safety"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-18",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nims-ics-100",
    "name": "NIMS ICS-100",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nims-ics-100",
    "category": "public-safety",
    "awardingBody": "FEMA Emergency Management Institute",
    "fee": "Free",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "25 (75% passing)",
    "length": "Untimed within the self-paced course",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Free (FEMA Independent Study)",
    "studyTime": "3-5 hours self-paced",
    "salaryRange": "$45,000-$90,000 (emergency management and response roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Legal authority & procedures",
      "Emergency response",
      "Investigation",
      "Community & safety"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-18",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nims-ics-200",
    "name": "NIMS ICS-200",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nims-ics-200",
    "category": "public-safety",
    "awardingBody": "FEMA Emergency Management Institute",
    "fee": "Free",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "25 (75% passing)",
    "length": "Untimed within the self-paced course",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Free (FEMA Independent Study)",
    "studyTime": "3-5 hours self-paced",
    "salaryRange": "$45,000-$90,000 (emergency management and supervisory response roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Legal authority & procedures",
      "Emergency response",
      "Investigation",
      "Community & safety"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nims-ics-300",
    "name": "NIMS ICS-300",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nims-ics-300",
    "category": "public-safety",
    "awardingBody": "FEMA Emergency Management Institute",
    "fee": "Usually employer-sponsored",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Final exam per host agency",
    "length": "2-day (16-hour) course",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Usually employer-sponsored",
    "studyTime": "16 classroom hours + prerequisites",
    "salaryRange": "$86,130 median, emergency mgmt directors (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Legal authority & procedures",
      "Emergency response",
      "Investigation",
      "Community & safety"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nims-ics-400",
    "name": "NIMS ICS-400",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nims-ics-400",
    "category": "public-safety",
    "awardingBody": "FEMA Emergency Management Institute",
    "fee": "Provider-dependent",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Course assessment (provider-based)",
    "length": "2 days",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$100-$400 (provider-dependent)",
    "studyTime": "16-20 hours (2-day instructor-led course)",
    "salaryRange": "$50,000-$120,000 (11-9161 median $86,130)",
    "topics": [
      "Legal authority & procedures",
      "Emergency response",
      "Investigation",
      "Community & safety"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-07",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nims-ics-700",
    "name": "NIMS ICS-700",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nims-ics-700",
    "category": "public-safety",
    "awardingBody": "FEMA Emergency Management Institute",
    "fee": "Free",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "25 (75% passing)",
    "length": "Untimed within the self-paced course",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Free (FEMA Independent Study)",
    "studyTime": "3-5 hours self-paced",
    "salaryRange": "$45,000-$90,000 (emergency management roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Legal authority & procedures",
      "Emergency response",
      "Investigation",
      "Community & safety"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-11",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nims-ics-800",
    "name": "NIMS ICS-800",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nims-ics-800",
    "category": "public-safety",
    "awardingBody": "FEMA Emergency Management Institute",
    "fee": "Free (FEMA EMI)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "25 questions",
    "length": "Untimed open-book",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Free (FEMA EMI)",
    "studyTime": "2-3 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$86,130 median, emergency mgmt directors (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Legal authority & procedures",
      "Emergency response",
      "Investigation",
      "Community & safety"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nyc-dcas-exam",
    "name": "NYC DCAS Civil Service Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nyc-dcas-exam",
    "category": "public-safety",
    "awardingBody": "NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services",
    "fee": "Varies by title",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Title-dependent (written exam)",
    "length": "2-4 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Filing fee varies by title (commonly $0-$100)",
    "studyTime": "2-4 hours (title-dependent)",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000-$100,000+ (title-dependent; NYC salary schedules)",
    "topics": [
      "Substantive law / procedure",
      "Research & writing",
      "Ethics & rules",
      "Practice & compliance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-22",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nypd-police-officer-exam",
    "name": "NYPD Police Officer Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nypd-police-officer-exam",
    "category": "public-safety",
    "awardingBody": "New York City Police Department",
    "fee": "Free",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Written exam (varies by cycle)",
    "length": "~3-4 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Free to apply (NYPD civil-service exam)",
    "studyTime": "30-50 hours over 4-6 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$55,000-$100,000 (33-3051 median $76,290)",
    "topics": [
      "Legal authority & procedures",
      "Emergency response",
      "Investigation",
      "Community & safety"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-14",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "pro-board-firefighter-i",
    "name": "Pro Board Firefighter I",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/pro-board-firefighter-i",
    "category": "public-safety",
    "awardingBody": "National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications",
    "fee": "Varies by academy",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Written exam + practical skills stations",
    "length": "Varies by academy (written ~2 hours + stations)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies by training academy",
    "studyTime": "Course-based (typically 190+ hours of training before testing)",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000-$75,000 (33-2011 median $59,530)",
    "topics": [
      "Legal authority & procedures",
      "Emergency response",
      "Investigation",
      "Community & safety"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-18",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "usps-vea-474",
    "name": "USPS Virtual Entry Assessment 474",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/usps-vea-474",
    "category": "public-safety",
    "awardingBody": "United States Postal Service",
    "fee": "Free — no registration fee; the exam is included in the USPS application",
    "format": "Online, self-administered on your own device (computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone)",
    "questions": "Scenario-based assessment — no traditional question count (job preview, work-situation items, accuracy items, and personal-style sections)",
    "length": "~30-45 minutes (no strict time limit; must be completed within 72 hours of invitation)",
    "passMark": "70% passing score (USPS publishes no cohort pass rates)",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Substantive law / procedure",
      "Research & writing",
      "Ethics & rules",
      "Practice & compliance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-12",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "usps-vea-475",
    "name": "USPS Virtual Entry Assessment 475",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/usps-vea-475",
    "category": "public-safety",
    "awardingBody": "United States Postal Service",
    "fee": "Free — no registration fee; the exam is included in the USPS application",
    "format": "Online, self-administered on your own device (computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone)",
    "questions": "Scenario-based assessment — no traditional question count (job preview, work-situation items, accuracy items, and personal-style sections)",
    "length": "~30-45 minutes (no strict time limit; must be completed within 72 hours of invitation)",
    "passMark": "70% passing score (USPS publishes no cohort pass rates)",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Substantive law / procedure",
      "Research & writing",
      "Ethics & rules",
      "Practice & compliance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "usps-vea-476",
    "name": "USPS Virtual Entry Assessment 476",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/usps-vea-476",
    "category": "public-safety",
    "awardingBody": "United States Postal Service",
    "fee": "Free — no registration fee; the exam is included in the USPS application",
    "format": "Online, self-administered on your own device (computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone)",
    "questions": "Scenario-based assessment — no traditional question count (job preview, work-situation items, accuracy items, and personal-style sections)",
    "length": "~30-45 minutes (no strict time limit; must be completed within 72 hours of invitation)",
    "passMark": "70% passing score (USPS publishes no cohort pass rates)",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Substantive law / procedure",
      "Research & writing",
      "Ethics & rules",
      "Practice & compliance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "usps-vea-477",
    "name": "USPS Virtual Entry Assessment 477",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/usps-vea-477",
    "category": "public-safety",
    "awardingBody": "United States Postal Service",
    "fee": "Free — no registration fee; the exam is included in the USPS application",
    "format": "Online, self-administered on your own device (computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone)",
    "questions": "Scenario-based assessment — no traditional question count (job preview, work-situation items, accuracy items, and personal-style sections)",
    "length": "~30-45 minutes (no strict time limit; must be completed within 72 hours of invitation)",
    "passMark": "70% passing score (USPS publishes no cohort pass rates)",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Substantive law / procedure",
      "Research & writing",
      "Ethics & rules",
      "Practice & compliance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nna-certified-notary-signing-agent",
    "name": "NNA Certified Notary Signing Agent",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nna-certified-notary-signing-agent",
    "category": "security-investigation",
    "awardingBody": "National Notary Association",
    "fee": "Course, exam and background screening packaged (typically a few hundred dollars)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Exam completes the NNA certification course (confirm the current format in the course materials)",
    "length": "Course-exam format (confirm the current details)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$100-$200 (NNA package; state commission costs extra)",
    "studyTime": "Certification course plus online exam (typically 1-2 weeks total with the commission)",
    "salaryRange": "$30,000-$80,000 (transaction-based)",
    "topics": [
      "Core techniques",
      "Sanitation & safety",
      "Client / guest service",
      "Regulations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-az-800",
    "name": "Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-az-800",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165",
    "format": "Multiple-choice + labs",
    "questions": "40–60",
    "length": "120 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$330+",
    "studyTime": "3–5 months",
    "salaryRange": "$80,000 – $120,000",
    "topics": [
      "Identity services",
      "File shares",
      "Hyper-V",
      "Networking",
      "Admin tools"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/windows-server-hybrid-administrator/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "aws-certified-advanced-networking-specialty",
    "name": "AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aws-certified-advanced-networking-specialty",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "$300",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple response, online proctored",
    "questions": "65 questions (50 scored + 15 unscored)",
    "length": "170 minutes",
    "passMark": "700",
    "costRange": "$300",
    "studyTime": "8-12 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$140,000-$185,000",
    "topics": [
      "Network Design",
      "Network Implementation",
      "Network Management and Operations",
      "Network Security, Compliance, and Governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-advanced-networking-specialty/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "aws-certified-ai-practitioner",
    "name": "AWS Certified AI Practitioner",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aws-certified-ai-practitioner",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "$100",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple response, online proctored",
    "questions": "65 questions (50 scored + 15 unscored)",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "700",
    "costRange": "$100",
    "studyTime": "2-4 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$95,000-$140,000",
    "topics": [
      "Fundamentals of AI and ML",
      "Fundamentals of Generative AI",
      "Applications of Foundation Models",
      "Guidelines for Responsible AI",
      "Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-ai-practitioner/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "aws-certified-cloud-practitioner",
    "name": "AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aws-certified-cloud-practitioner",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "$100",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple response, online proctored",
    "questions": "65 questions (50 scored + 15 unscored)",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "700",
    "costRange": "$100",
    "studyTime": "2-4 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$80,000-$120,000",
    "topics": [
      "Cloud Concepts",
      "Security and Compliance",
      "Cloud Technology and Services",
      "Billing, Pricing, and Support"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-13",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-cloud-practitioner/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "aws-certified-data-engineer-associate",
    "name": "AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aws-certified-data-engineer-associate",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "$150",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple response, online proctored",
    "questions": "65 questions (50 scored + 15 unscored)",
    "length": "130 minutes",
    "passMark": "720",
    "costRange": "$150",
    "studyTime": "8-12 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$120,000-$160,000",
    "topics": [
      "Data Ingestion and Transformation",
      "Data Store Management",
      "Data Operations and Support",
      "Data Security and Governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-data-engineer-associate/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "aws-certified-database-specialty",
    "name": "AWS Certified Database - Specialty",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aws-certified-database-specialty",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "$300",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple response, online proctored",
    "questions": "65 questions (50 scored + 15 unscored)",
    "length": "170 minutes",
    "passMark": "750",
    "costRange": "$300",
    "studyTime": "n/a",
    "salaryRange": "$125,000-$165,000",
    "topics": [
      "Workload-Specific Database Design",
      "Deployment and Migration",
      "Management and Operations",
      "Monitoring and Troubleshooting",
      "Security"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-database-specialty/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "aws-certified-developer-associate",
    "name": "AWS Certified Developer - Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aws-certified-developer-associate",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "$150",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple response, online proctored",
    "questions": "65 questions (50 scored + 15 unscored)",
    "length": "130 minutes",
    "passMark": "720",
    "costRange": "$150",
    "studyTime": "6-10 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$115,000-$155,000",
    "topics": [
      "Development with AWS Services",
      "Security and Compliance",
      "Deployment and Infrastructure as Code",
      "Monitoring and Troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-developer-associate/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional",
    "name": "AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "$300",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple response, online proctored",
    "questions": "75 questions (60 scored + 15 unscored)",
    "length": "180 minutes",
    "passMark": "750",
    "costRange": "$300",
    "studyTime": "10-14 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$140,000-$185,000",
    "topics": [
      "SDLC Automation",
      "Configuration Management and IaC",
      "Monitoring and Logging",
      "Policies and Standards Automation",
      "Incident and Event Response",
      "High Availability, Fault Tolerance, and Disaster Recovery"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-devops-engineer-professional/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "aws-certified-generative-ai-developer-professional",
    "name": "AWS Certified Generative AI Developer - Professional",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aws-certified-generative-ai-developer-professional",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "$300",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple response, online proctored",
    "questions": "75 questions (65 scored + 10 unscored)",
    "length": "180 minutes",
    "passMark": "750",
    "costRange": "$300",
    "studyTime": "10-14 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$150,000-$200,000",
    "topics": [
      "Foundation Model Integration, Data Management, and Compliance",
      "Implementation and Integration",
      "AI Safety, Security, and Governance",
      "Operational Efficiency and Optimization for GenAI Applications",
      "Testing, Validation, and Troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-generative-ai-developer-professional/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "aws-certified-machine-learning-specialty",
    "name": "AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aws-certified-machine-learning-specialty",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "$300",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple response, online proctored",
    "questions": "65 questions",
    "length": "180 minutes",
    "passMark": "750",
    "costRange": "$300",
    "studyTime": "n/a",
    "salaryRange": "$140,000-$185,000",
    "topics": [
      "Data Engineering",
      "Exploratory Data Analysis",
      "Modeling",
      "Machine Learning Implementation and Operations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-machine-learning-specialty/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "aws-certified-machine-learning-engineer-associate",
    "name": "AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aws-certified-machine-learning-engineer-associate",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "~$150",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple response, online proctored",
    "questions": "65",
    "length": "~130 min",
    "passMark": "720",
    "costRange": "$150",
    "studyTime": "8-12 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$130,000-$175,000",
    "topics": [
      "Data Preparation for Machine Learning (ML)",
      "ML Model Development",
      "Deployment and Orchestration of ML Workflows",
      "ML Solution Monitoring, Maintenance, and Security"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-07",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-machine-learning-engineer-associate/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "aws-certified-security-specialty",
    "name": "AWS Certified Security - Specialty",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aws-certified-security-specialty",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "$300",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple response, online proctored",
    "questions": "65 questions (50 scored + 15 unscored)",
    "length": "170 minutes",
    "passMark": "750",
    "costRange": "$300",
    "studyTime": "8-12 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$140,000-$185,000",
    "topics": [
      "Incident Response",
      "Logging and Monitoring",
      "Infrastructure Security",
      "Identity and Access Management",
      "Data Protection"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-security-specialty/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "aws-certified-solutions-architect-associate",
    "name": "AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aws-certified-solutions-architect-associate",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "$150",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple response, online proctored",
    "questions": "65 questions (50 scored + 15 unscored)",
    "length": "130 minutes",
    "passMark": "720",
    "costRange": "$150",
    "studyTime": "6-10 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$120,000-$165,000",
    "topics": [
      "Secure",
      "Resilient",
      "High-Performing",
      "Cost-Optimized"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-13",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-solutions-architect-associate/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "aws-certified-solutions-architect-professional",
    "name": "AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aws-certified-solutions-architect-professional",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "$300",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple response, online proctored",
    "questions": "75 questions (60 scored + 15 unscored)",
    "length": "180 minutes",
    "passMark": "750",
    "costRange": "$300",
    "studyTime": "10-14 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$150,000-$195,000",
    "topics": [
      "Organizational Complexity",
      "New Solutions",
      "Migration Planning",
      "Cost Control",
      "Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-11",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-solutions-architect-professional/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "aws-certified-sysops-administrator-associate",
    "name": "AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aws-certified-sysops-administrator-associate",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "$150",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple response, online proctored",
    "questions": "65 questions (about 50 scored + 15 unscored)",
    "length": "180 minutes",
    "passMark": "720",
    "costRange": "$150",
    "studyTime": "n/a",
    "salaryRange": "$110,000-$150,000",
    "topics": [
      "Monitoring and Reporting",
      "High Availability",
      "Deployment, Provisioning, and Automation",
      "Security and Compliance",
      "Networking"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": "https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-sysops-administrator-associate/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "aws-certified-sap-on-aws-specialty",
    "name": "AWS Certified: SAP on AWS - Specialty",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aws-certified-sap-on-aws-specialty",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "$300",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple response, online proctored",
    "questions": "65 questions (50 scored + 15 unscored)",
    "length": "180 minutes",
    "passMark": "750",
    "costRange": "$300",
    "studyTime": "n/a",
    "salaryRange": "$135,000-$180,000",
    "topics": [
      "Design",
      "Implementation",
      "Migration",
      "Operations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-sap-on-aws-specialty/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "csa-ccsk",
    "name": "Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/csa-ccsk",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Online, unproctored open-book",
    "fee": "~$395",
    "format": "Open-book online",
    "questions": "60 (80% passing, 48/60)",
    "length": "90 min",
    "passMark": "80% (48/60)",
    "costRange": "$445",
    "studyTime": "2-4 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$90,000-$140,000",
    "topics": [
      "Cloud Concepts & Architectures",
      "Cloud Governance",
      "Risk, Audit & Compliance",
      "IAM",
      "Security Monitoring",
      "Infrastructure & Networking",
      "Cloud Workload Security",
      "Data Security",
      "Application Security",
      "Incident Response & Resilience",
      "Related Technologies"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/education/ccsk/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "isc2-ccsp",
    "name": "Certified Cloud Security Professional",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/isc2-ccsp",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE test centre or online proctoring",
    "fee": "~$599",
    "format": "Multiple choice + advanced items (CAT)",
    "questions": "125 questions",
    "length": "4 hours",
    "passMark": "700 / 1000 scaled",
    "costRange": "$599-$3,600",
    "studyTime": "2-4 months",
    "salaryRange": "$120,000-$165,000",
    "topics": [
      "Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design",
      "Cloud Data Security",
      "Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security",
      "Cloud Application Security",
      "Cloud Security Operations",
      "Legal, Risk and Compliance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-07",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.isc2.org/certifications/ccsp"
  },
  {
    "slug": "eccouncil-ceh",
    "name": "Certified Ethical Hacker",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/eccouncil-ceh",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "ECC Exam Center (remote) or Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "~$950 (ECC) / $1,199 (Pearson VUE)",
    "format": "Multiple choice",
    "questions": "125 multiple choice",
    "length": "4 hours",
    "passMark": "Form-based cut score 60%-85%",
    "costRange": "$1,050-$5,700",
    "studyTime": "1-3 months",
    "salaryRange": "$90,000-$130,000",
    "topics": [
      "Reconnaissance and Footprinting",
      "Scanning and Enumeration",
      "System and Application Hacking",
      "Malware and Wireless",
      "Web and Cloud Attacks",
      "Social Engineering and IoT"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-25",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "isaca-crisc",
    "name": "Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/isaca-crisc",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "PSI test centre or remote proctoring",
    "fee": "~$400-575",
    "format": "Multiple choice (scenario-based)",
    "questions": "150 questions",
    "length": "4 hours",
    "passMark": "450 / 800 scaled",
    "costRange": "$675-$1,160",
    "studyTime": "3-4 months",
    "salaryRange": "$110,000-$155,000",
    "topics": [
      "Governance",
      "IT Risk Assessment",
      "Risk Response and Reporting",
      "Technology and Security"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.isaca.org/credentialing/crisc"
  },
  {
    "slug": "isaca-cism",
    "name": "Certified Information Security Manager",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/isaca-cism",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "PSI test centre or remote proctoring",
    "fee": "$575 member / $760 non-member",
    "format": "Multiple choice (scenario-based)",
    "questions": "150 multiple choice",
    "length": "4 hours",
    "passMark": "450 / 800 scaled",
    "costRange": "$675-$1,160",
    "studyTime": "3-4 months",
    "salaryRange": "$120,000-$165,000",
    "topics": [
      "Information Security Governance",
      "Information Security Risk Management",
      "Information Security Program Development and Management",
      "Information Security Incident Management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.isaca.org/credentialing/cism"
  },
  {
    "slug": "isaca-cisa",
    "name": "Certified Information Systems Auditor",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/isaca-cisa",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "PSI test centre or remote proctoring",
    "fee": "$575 member / $760 non-member",
    "format": "Multiple choice",
    "questions": "150 multiple choice",
    "length": "4 hours",
    "passMark": "450 / 800 scaled",
    "costRange": "$725-$1,210",
    "studyTime": "3-6 months",
    "salaryRange": "$95,000-$140,000",
    "topics": [
      "Information Systems Auditing Process",
      "Governance and Management of IT",
      "Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation",
      "Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience",
      "Protection of Information Assets"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.isaca.org/credentialing/cisa"
  },
  {
    "slug": "isc2-cissp",
    "name": "Certified Information Systems Security Professional",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/isc2-cissp",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE test centre or online proctoring",
    "fee": "$749",
    "format": "Multiple choice + advanced items (CAT)",
    "questions": "100-150 (CAT)",
    "length": "3 hours",
    "passMark": "700 / 1000 scaled",
    "costRange": "$749-$3,750",
    "studyTime": "3-6 months",
    "salaryRange": "$120,000-$170,000",
    "topics": [
      "Security and Risk Management",
      "Asset Security",
      "Security Architecture and Engineering",
      "Communication and Network Security",
      "Identity and Access Management",
      "Security Assessment and Testing",
      "Security Operations",
      "Software Development Security"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp"
  },
  {
    "slug": "certified-kubernetes-administrator",
    "name": "Certified Kubernetes Administrator",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/certified-kubernetes-administrator",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (PSI)",
    "fee": "$445 (includes one free retake)",
    "format": "Performance-based, live command-line terminal",
    "questions": "Performance-based tasks (no fixed count)",
    "length": "120 minutes",
    "passMark": "66%",
    "costRange": "$445-$545",
    "studyTime": "6-10 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$130,000-$175,000",
    "topics": [
      "Cluster Architecture, Installation & Configuration",
      "Workloads & Scheduling",
      "Services & Networking",
      "Storage",
      "Troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.cncf.io/training/certification/cka/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "certified-kubernetes-application-developer",
    "name": "Certified Kubernetes Application Developer",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/certified-kubernetes-application-developer",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (PSI)",
    "fee": "$445 (includes one free retake)",
    "format": "Performance-based, live command-line terminal",
    "questions": "Performance-based tasks (no fixed count)",
    "length": "120 minutes",
    "passMark": "66%",
    "costRange": "$445",
    "studyTime": "4-8 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$125,000-$170,000",
    "topics": [
      "Application Design & Build",
      "Application Deployment",
      "Application Observability & Maintenance",
      "Application Environment, Config & Security",
      "Services & Networking"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.cncf.io/training/certification/ckad/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "cisco-ccna",
    "name": "Cisco Certified Network Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cisco-ccna",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$300",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and lab-style items",
    "questions": "90–110",
    "length": "120 minutes",
    "passMark": "~825 of 1000 (score set per exam)",
    "costRange": "$300+",
    "studyTime": "2–4 months",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000 – $90,000",
    "topics": [
      "Network fundamentals",
      "Network access",
      "IP connectivity",
      "IP services",
      "Security fundamentals",
      "Automation and programmability"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-11",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/ccna/index.html"
  },
  {
    "slug": "cisco-ccna-cybersecurity",
    "name": "Cisco Certified Network Associate Cybersecurity",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cisco-ccna-cybersecurity",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "US$300 (plus applicable tax; regional pricing may differ). Redeemable with Cisco Learning Credits.",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based - Pearson VUE test center or online via OnVUE",
    "questions": "Approximately 95-105 multiple-choice, multiple-response, drag-and-drop, and scenario-based questions",
    "length": "120 minutes",
    "passMark": "Cisco does not publish a fixed passing score; results are reported on a scaled 300-1000 range and the statistical cut score typically falls around 750-850. You receive a pass/fail result with a section-level breakdown.",
    "costRange": "US$300 (exam); optional training US$0-$900.",
    "studyTime": "Approximately 2-4 months of part-time study (about 80-120 hours).",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Security Concepts",
      "Security Monitoring",
      "Host-Based Analysis",
      "Network Intrusion Analysis",
      "Security Policies and Procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/global/ja_jp/training-events/training-certifications/exam-topics/200-201-cbrops.pdf"
  },
  {
    "slug": "cisco-ccnp-automation",
    "name": "Cisco Certified Network Professional Automation",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cisco-ccnp-automation",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$300",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and simulations",
    "questions": "55–65 (concentration)",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "~825 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$700+",
    "studyTime": "4–8 months",
    "salaryRange": "$95,000 – $135,000",
    "topics": [
      "Network programmability",
      "Model-driven APIs",
      "Telemetry and automation"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/enterprise/index.html"
  },
  {
    "slug": "cisco-ccnp-collaboration",
    "name": "Cisco Certified Network Professional Collaboration",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cisco-ccnp-collaboration",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$400 per exam",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and simulations",
    "questions": "90–110 (core)",
    "length": "120 minutes (core)",
    "passMark": "~825 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$700+",
    "studyTime": "4–8 months",
    "salaryRange": "$85,000 – $125,000",
    "topics": [
      "CLCOR: protocols",
      "CLCOR: infrastructure",
      "CLCOR: applications",
      "CLCOR: QoS and security"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/collaboration/index.html"
  },
  {
    "slug": "cisco-ccnp-cybersecurity",
    "name": "Cisco Certified Network Professional Cybersecurity",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cisco-ccnp-cybersecurity",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "Core exam 350-701 SCOR: US$400. Each concentration exam (300-xxx): US$300. Total US$700 for the full certification (plus tax; redeemable with Cisco Learning Credits).",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based - Pearson VUE test center or online via OnVUE",
    "questions": "SCOR: variable multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and performance-based questions (Cisco does not publish an exact count). Concentrations vary similarly.",
    "length": "120 minutes per exam (SCOR and each concentration)",
    "passMark": "Cisco does not publish a fixed passing score; results use a scaled 300-1000 range with the statistical cut score typically around 750-850. Pass/fail is reported with a section-level breakdown.",
    "costRange": "US$700 (two exams); optional training US$0-$2,000.",
    "studyTime": "Approximately 4-8 months total (roughly 150-250 hours across both exams).",
    "salaryRange": "$90,000 – $130,000",
    "topics": [
      "Security Concepts (SCOR core)",
      "Network Security (SCOR core)",
      "Cloud Security (SCOR core)",
      "Secure Service Edge (SCOR core)",
      "Endpoint Protection and Detection (SCOR core)",
      "Network Access, Visibility, and Enforcement (SCOR core)"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/scor-v2-exam-topics"
  },
  {
    "slug": "cisco-ccnp-data-center",
    "name": "Cisco Certified Network Professional Data Center",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cisco-ccnp-data-center",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$400 per exam",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and simulations",
    "questions": "90–110 (core)",
    "length": "120 minutes (core)",
    "passMark": "~825 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$700+",
    "studyTime": "4–8 months",
    "salaryRange": "$90,000 – $130,000",
    "topics": [
      "DCCOR: network",
      "DCCOR: compute",
      "DCCOR: storage",
      "DCCOR: automation"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/data-center/index.html"
  },
  {
    "slug": "cisco-ccnp-enterprise",
    "name": "Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cisco-ccnp-enterprise",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$400 per exam",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and simulations",
    "questions": "90–110 (core)",
    "length": "120 minutes (core)",
    "passMark": "~825 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$700+",
    "studyTime": "4–8 months",
    "salaryRange": "$80,000 – $120,000",
    "topics": [
      "ENCOR: architecture",
      "ENCOR: virtualization",
      "ENCOR: infrastructure",
      "ENCOR: security",
      "ENCOR: automation"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/enterprise/index.html"
  },
  {
    "slug": "cisco-ccnp-security",
    "name": "Cisco Certified Network Professional Security",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cisco-ccnp-security",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$400 per exam",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and simulations",
    "questions": "90–110 (core)",
    "length": "120 minutes (core)",
    "passMark": "~825 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$700+",
    "studyTime": "4–8 months",
    "salaryRange": "$90,000 – $130,000",
    "topics": [
      "SCOR: perimeter security",
      "SCOR: cloud/email/web security",
      "SCOR: VPN and secure access",
      "SCOR: analytics and visibility"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/security/index.html"
  },
  {
    "slug": "cisco-ccnp-service-provider",
    "name": "Cisco Certified Network Professional Service Provider",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cisco-ccnp-service-provider",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$400 per exam",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and simulations",
    "questions": "90–110 (core)",
    "length": "120 minutes (core)",
    "passMark": "~825 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$700+",
    "studyTime": "4–8 months",
    "salaryRange": "$95,000 – $135,000",
    "topics": [
      "SPCOR: architecture",
      "SPCOR: routing",
      "SPCOR: MPLS",
      "SPCOR: automation"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-25",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/service-provider/index.html"
  },
  {
    "slug": "cisco-ccnp-wireless",
    "name": "Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cisco-ccnp-wireless",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$300",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and simulations",
    "questions": "55–65 (concentration)",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "~825 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$700+",
    "studyTime": "4–8 months",
    "salaryRange": "$85,000 – $120,000",
    "topics": [
      "Wireless design",
      "Deployment",
      "Troubleshooting",
      "Security"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/enterprise/index.html"
  },
  {
    "slug": "cisco-ccst-cybersecurity",
    "name": "Cisco Certified Support Technician Cybersecurity",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cisco-ccst-cybersecurity",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE / Certiport",
    "fee": "US$125 (plus applicable tax; regional pricing may differ).",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based - Pearson VUE/Certiport test center or online proctoring",
    "questions": "Approximately 50 multiple-choice and multi-select questions (some with short case-based context)",
    "length": "50 minutes",
    "passMark": "Cisco does not publish a fixed numeric passing score; candidates receive a pass/fail result. Prep providers commonly estimate a ~70% scaled threshold, but this is not an official Cisco figure.",
    "costRange": "US$125 (exam); training can be free.",
    "studyTime": "Approximately 3-5 weeks of part-time study (about 40-60 hours).",
    "salaryRange": "$45,000 – $65,000",
    "topics": [
      "Essential Security Principles",
      "Basic Network Security Concepts",
      "Endpoint Security Concepts",
      "Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management",
      "Incident Handling"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/ccst-cybersecurity.html"
  },
  {
    "slug": "cisco-ccst-networking",
    "name": "Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cisco-ccst-networking",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$125",
    "format": "Multiple-choice",
    "questions": "40–50",
    "length": "50 minutes",
    "passMark": "Set per exam",
    "costRange": "$125+",
    "studyTime": "1 month",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000 – $60,000",
    "topics": [
      "Networking fundamentals",
      "Protocols",
      "Troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/cisco-certified-support-technician-networking/index.html"
  },
  {
    "slug": "comptia-a-plus",
    "name": "CompTIA A+ Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/comptia-a-plus",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$246 per exam",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and performance-based",
    "questions": "90 per exam",
    "length": "90 minutes per exam",
    "passMark": "675 (Core 1) / 700 (Core 2) of 900",
    "costRange": "$492+",
    "studyTime": "2–3 months",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000 – $60,000",
    "topics": [
      "Mobile devices",
      "Networking",
      "Hardware",
      "Operating systems",
      "Security"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-13",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a"
  },
  {
    "slug": "comptia-ai-essentials",
    "name": "CompTIA AI Essentials",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/comptia-ai-essentials",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "CompTIA",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "50",
    "length": "60 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$139",
    "studyTime": "60 minutes (50 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$68,000-$172,000 (destination market)",
    "topics": [
      "Foundational concepts",
      "Configuration & deployment",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "comptia-cloud-plus",
    "name": "CompTIA Cloud+",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/comptia-cloud-plus",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$369",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and performance-based",
    "questions": "90",
    "length": "130 minutes",
    "passMark": "750 of 900",
    "costRange": "$369+",
    "studyTime": "2–3 months",
    "salaryRange": "$70,000 – $110,000",
    "topics": [
      "Cloud architecture and design",
      "Deployment",
      "Operations",
      "Security",
      "Troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.comptia.org/certifications/cloud"
  },
  {
    "slug": "comptia-cysa-plus",
    "name": "CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/comptia-cysa-plus",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$404",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and performance-based",
    "questions": "85",
    "length": "165 minutes",
    "passMark": "750 of 900",
    "costRange": "$404+",
    "studyTime": "3–4 months",
    "salaryRange": "$75,000 – $115,000",
    "topics": [
      "Security operations",
      "Vulnerability management",
      "Incident response and threat hunting",
      "Compliance and reporting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.comptia.org/certifications/cybersecurity-analyst"
  },
  {
    "slug": "comptia-data-plus",
    "name": "CompTIA Data+",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/comptia-data-plus",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$239",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and performance-based",
    "questions": "90",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "675 of 900",
    "costRange": "$239+",
    "studyTime": "1–3 months",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000 – $90,000",
    "topics": [
      "Data concepts and environments",
      "Data mining and manipulation",
      "Data analysis",
      "Visualization",
      "Governance and quality"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.comptia.org/certifications/data"
  },
  {
    "slug": "comptia-it-fundamentals",
    "name": "CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/comptia-it-fundamentals",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$134",
    "format": "Multiple-choice",
    "questions": "75",
    "length": "60 minutes",
    "passMark": "650 of 900",
    "costRange": "$134+",
    "studyTime": "1 month",
    "salaryRange": "n/a",
    "topics": [
      "IT concepts and terminology",
      "Infrastructure",
      "Software and development",
      "Security"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.comptia.org/certifications/it-fundamentals"
  },
  {
    "slug": "comptia-linux-plus",
    "name": "CompTIA Linux+",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/comptia-linux-plus",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE (test center or online OnVUE proctoring)",
    "fee": "$390 USD (CompTIA list; resellers often $330–369)",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and performance-based questions (PBQs)",
    "questions": "Maximum of 90 (mix of multiple-choice and performance-based)",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "720 (on a scale of 100–900) — CompTIA publishes a numeric passing score for Linux+",
    "costRange": "$390+ USD (exam; optional training/bundles extra)",
    "studyTime": "2–4 months of part-time study (faster with the recommended 12 months of experience)",
    "salaryRange": "$65,000 – $95,000",
    "topics": [
      "System Management",
      "Security",
      "Scripting, Containers, and Automation",
      "Troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.comptia.org/certifications/linux"
  },
  {
    "slug": "comptia-network-plus",
    "name": "CompTIA Network+",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/comptia-network-plus",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$369",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and performance-based",
    "questions": "90",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "720 of 900",
    "costRange": "$369+",
    "studyTime": "2–3 months",
    "salaryRange": "$50,000 – $75,000",
    "topics": [
      "Networking concepts",
      "Network implementations",
      "Network operations",
      "Network security",
      "Network troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.comptia.org/certifications/network"
  },
  {
    "slug": "comptia-pentest-plus",
    "name": "CompTIA PenTest+",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/comptia-pentest-plus",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$404",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and performance-based",
    "questions": "85 (incl. PBQs)",
    "length": "165 minutes",
    "passMark": "750 of 900",
    "costRange": "$404+",
    "studyTime": "3–4 months",
    "salaryRange": "$85,000 – $130,000",
    "topics": [
      "Planning and scoping",
      "Information gathering and vulnerability identification",
      "Attacks and exploits",
      "Reporting and communication",
      "Tools and code analysis"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-18",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.comptia.org/certifications/pentest"
  },
  {
    "slug": "comptia-project-plus",
    "name": "CompTIA Project+",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/comptia-project-plus",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$355",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and performance-based",
    "questions": "95",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "710 of 900",
    "costRange": "$355+",
    "studyTime": "1–3 months",
    "salaryRange": "$55,000 – $85,000",
    "topics": [
      "Project life cycle",
      "Project planning",
      "Project execution",
      "Communication and change"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.comptia.org/certifications/project"
  },
  {
    "slug": "comptia-security-plus",
    "name": "CompTIA Security+",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/comptia-security-plus",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$404",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and performance-based",
    "questions": "90",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "750 of 900",
    "costRange": "$404+",
    "studyTime": "2–3 months",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000 – $95,000",
    "topics": [
      "General security concepts",
      "Threats, vulnerabilities and mitigations",
      "Security architecture",
      "Security operations",
      "Security program management"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-14",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security"
  },
  {
    "slug": "comptia-server-plus",
    "name": "CompTIA Server+",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/comptia-server-plus",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$404",
    "format": "Multiple-choice and performance-based",
    "questions": "90",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "750 of 900",
    "costRange": "$404+",
    "studyTime": "2–3 months",
    "salaryRange": "$55,000 – $85,000",
    "topics": [
      "Server hardware",
      "Server administration",
      "Storage",
      "Security and disaster recovery",
      "Troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.comptia.org/certifications/server"
  },
  {
    "slug": "comptia-tech-plus",
    "name": "CompTIA Tech+",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/comptia-tech-plus",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "CompTIA",
    "fee": "~$134",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~85",
    "length": "~60 min",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$134 (free retake included in most vouchers)",
    "studyTime": "~60 min (~85 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$35,000-$65,000 (entry IT support roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Foundational concepts",
      "Configuration & deployment",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-az-801",
    "name": "Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-az-801",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165",
    "format": "Multiple-choice + labs",
    "questions": "40–60",
    "length": "120 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$165+",
    "studyTime": "3–5 months",
    "salaryRange": "$80,000 – $120,000",
    "topics": [
      "High availability",
      "Security",
      "Migration",
      "Monitoring"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/windows-server-hybrid-administrator/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "docker-certified-associate",
    "name": "Docker Certified Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/docker-certified-associate",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Docker",
    "fee": "$195",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "50 questions",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$195 (exam fee)",
    "studyTime": "60-90 hours over 4-6 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$70,000-$140,000 (15-1252 median $132,270)",
    "topics": [
      "Foundational concepts",
      "Configuration & deployment",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "google-advanced-data-analytics-certificate",
    "name": "Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/google-advanced-data-analytics-certificate",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Coursera",
    "fee": "~$49-79/mo",
    "format": "Online courses + projects",
    "questions": "Course assessments + capstone",
    "length": "~6 months",
    "passMark": "Course completion",
    "costRange": "~$39–49/month",
    "studyTime": "~6 months part-time",
    "salaryRange": "$80,000–$120,000",
    "topics": [
      "Python",
      "Statistics",
      "Regression",
      "Machine learning"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grow.google/certificates/data-analytics/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "google-associate-cloud-engineer",
    "name": "Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/google-associate-cloud-engineer",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Online proctored or testing center",
    "fee": "$125",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple select",
    "questions": "50–60",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "700 / 1000 scaled",
    "costRange": "$125–$600",
    "studyTime": "6–10 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$95,000–$140,000",
    "topics": [
      "Setting up a cloud solution environment",
      "Planning and implementing a cloud solution",
      "Ensuring successful operation of a cloud solution",
      "Configuring access and security"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-25",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://cloud.google.com/learn/certification/guides/associate-cloud-engineer"
  },
  {
    "slug": "google-associate-data-practitioner",
    "name": "Google Cloud Associate Data Practitioner",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/google-associate-data-practitioner",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Online proctored or testing center",
    "fee": "$125",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple select",
    "questions": "50–60",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Pass/Fail (Associate-level)",
    "costRange": "$125–$400",
    "studyTime": "4–8 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$80,000–$120,000",
    "topics": [
      "Collecting and ingesting data",
      "Storing and managing data",
      "Analyzing and visualizing data",
      "Governance and collaboration"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": "https://cloud.google.com/learn/certification/guides/associate-data-practitioner"
  },
  {
    "slug": "google-cloud-digital-leader",
    "name": "Google Cloud Digital Leader",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/google-cloud-digital-leader",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Online proctored or testing center",
    "fee": "$99",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple select",
    "questions": "50–60",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "Pass/Fail (no published numeric cut score)",
    "costRange": "$99 (plus optional prep)",
    "studyTime": "2–4 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$78,000–$120,000",
    "topics": [
      "Digital transformation with Google Cloud",
      "Innovating with data and Google Cloud",
      "Innovating with AI and machine learning",
      "Modernizing infrastructure and applications",
      "Trust and security with Google Cloud",
      "Scaling with Google Cloud operations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://cloud.google.com/learn/certification/guides/cloud-digital-leader"
  },
  {
    "slug": "google-professional-cloud-architect",
    "name": "Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/google-professional-cloud-architect",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Online proctored or testing center",
    "fee": "$200",
    "format": "Multiple choice, multiple select and case studies",
    "questions": "50–63 (scenario + case study)",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Pass/Fail (no published numeric cut score)",
    "costRange": "$200–$700",
    "studyTime": "10–16 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$140,000–$200,000",
    "topics": [
      "Designing and planning a cloud solution architecture",
      "Managing and provisioning a solution infrastructure",
      "Designing for security and compliance",
      "Analyzing, optimizing, reliability and implementation"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://cloud.google.com/learn/certification/guides/cloud-architect"
  },
  {
    "slug": "google-professional-cloud-developer",
    "name": "Google Cloud Professional Cloud Developer",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/google-professional-cloud-developer",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Online proctored or testing center",
    "fee": "$200",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple select",
    "questions": "50–60",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Pass/Fail",
    "costRange": "$200–$500",
    "studyTime": "8–12 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$130,000–$180,000",
    "topics": [
      "Designing cloud-native applications",
      "Building and testing apps",
      "Deploying and CI/CD",
      "Integration and observability"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": "https://cloud.google.com/learn/certification/guides/cloud-developer"
  },
  {
    "slug": "google-professional-data-engineer",
    "name": "Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/google-professional-data-engineer",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Online proctored or testing center",
    "fee": "$200",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple select",
    "questions": "50–60",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Pass/Fail (no published numeric cut score)",
    "costRange": "$200–$700",
    "studyTime": "10–16 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$160,000–$200,000",
    "topics": [
      "Designing data processing systems",
      "Ingesting and processing the data",
      "Storing the data",
      "Preparing and using data for analysis",
      "Maintaining and automating pipelines"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://cloud.google.com/learn/certification/guides/data-engineer"
  },
  {
    "slug": "google-professional-machine-learning-engineer",
    "name": "Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/google-professional-machine-learning-engineer",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Online proctored or testing center",
    "fee": "~$200",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multiple select",
    "questions": "50-60",
    "length": "~2 hours",
    "passMark": "Pass/Fail",
    "costRange": "$200–$600",
    "studyTime": "10–14 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$150,000–$200,000",
    "topics": [
      "Architecting low-code ML solutions",
      "Collaborating on data and models",
      "Scaling prototypes to ML models",
      "Serving and monitoring models"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": "https://cloud.google.com/learn/certification/guides/machine-learning-engineer"
  },
  {
    "slug": "google-cybersecurity-professional-certificate",
    "name": "Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/google-cybersecurity-professional-certificate",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Google",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "No single exam — graded courses and a capstone",
    "length": "3-6 months self-paced",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$200-$500 (Coursera subscription)",
    "studyTime": "3-6 months self-paced (~120-180 study hours)",
    "salaryRange": "$71,000-$174,000 (destination market)",
    "topics": [
      "Foundational concepts",
      "Configuration & deployment",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "google-data-analytics-professional-certificate",
    "name": "Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/google-data-analytics-professional-certificate",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Coursera",
    "fee": "Coursera subscription (~$39–49/month)",
    "format": "Online courses + portfolio case study",
    "questions": "N/A (course + portfolio)",
    "length": "Self-paced (~6 months part-time)",
    "passMark": "Course completion",
    "costRange": "~$39–49/month",
    "studyTime": "~6 months part-time",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000–$90,000",
    "topics": [
      "Data analysis process",
      "Spreadsheets & SQL",
      "R programming",
      "Tableau",
      "Capstone"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-12",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://grow.google/certificates/data-analytics/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "google-it-support-professional-certificate",
    "name": "Google IT Support Professional Certificate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/google-it-support-professional-certificate",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Coursera / Google",
    "fee": "Coursera subscription (free trial available)",
    "format": "Quizzes and hands-on labs",
    "questions": "Course assessments (not a single proctored exam)",
    "length": "Self-paced (≈3–6 months)",
    "passMark": "Pass course modules",
    "costRange": "$120–$240",
    "studyTime": "3–6 months",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000–$60,000 (entry IT)",
    "topics": [
      "Hardware and operating systems",
      "Networking and system admin",
      "IT security fundamentals",
      "Customer support and troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-it-support"
  },
  {
    "slug": "hashicorp-certified-terraform-associate",
    "name": "HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/hashicorp-certified-terraform-associate",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (PSI)",
    "fee": "$70.50",
    "format": "Multiple choice and multi-select, online proctored",
    "questions": "57 questions (multiple choice and multi-select)",
    "length": "60 minutes",
    "passMark": "~70% (cut score not officially published)",
    "costRange": "$70.50",
    "studyTime": "3-6 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$110,000-$150,000",
    "topics": [
      "IaC Concepts",
      "Terraform Purpose & Workflow",
      "Terraform Basics",
      "Terraform CLI",
      "Modules",
      "Terraform Workflow & HCP Terraform"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.hashicorp.com/certification/terraform-associate"
  },
  {
    "slug": "hashicorp-certified-vault-associate",
    "name": "HashiCorp Certified: Vault Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/hashicorp-certified-vault-associate",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (PSI)",
    "fee": "$70.50",
    "format": "Multiple choice, online proctored",
    "questions": "57 questions (multiple choice and multi-select)",
    "length": "60 minutes",
    "passMark": "~70% (cut score not officially published)",
    "costRange": "$70.50",
    "studyTime": "3-6 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$120,000-$160,000",
    "topics": [
      "Secrets Engines",
      "Authentication",
      "Policies",
      "Tokens",
      "Encryption as a Service",
      "Leasing & Renewal"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.hashicorp.com/certification/vault-associate"
  },
  {
    "slug": "hubspot-inbound-certification",
    "name": "HubSpot Inbound Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/hubspot-inbound-certification",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "HubSpot",
    "fee": "Free",
    "format": "Online exam through your HubSpot Academy account (no test center, no proctoring)",
    "questions": "~60 multiple-choice questions",
    "length": "Up to 3 hours",
    "passMark": "~45/60 (~75%) — HubSpot publishes no pass rates",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Foundational concepts",
      "Configuration & deployment",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "isc2-certified-in-cybersecurity",
    "name": "ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/isc2-certified-in-cybersecurity",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE test centre or online proctoring",
    "fee": "$199",
    "format": "Multiple choice + advanced items (CAT)",
    "questions": "100-125 (CAT)",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "700 / 1000 scaled",
    "costRange": "$199",
    "studyTime": "4-8 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000-$90,000",
    "topics": [
      "Security Principles",
      "Business Continuity",
      "Access Controls",
      "Network Security",
      "Security Operations"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.isc2.org/certifications/certified-in-cybersecurity"
  },
  {
    "slug": "itil-4-foundation",
    "name": "ITIL 4 Foundation",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/itil-4-foundation",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "PeopleCert (online proctored)",
    "fee": "ITIL 4 Foundation ~$425 USD (US direct); region-tiered $235–$425. Advanced modules require accredited training (no exam-only fee). PRINCE2 Foundation ~$700. Confirm live pricing on PeopleCert.",
    "format": "Online proctored exam (PeopleCert remote proctoring); some modules via accredited training organizations.",
    "questions": "40 (all scored)",
    "length": "60 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "ITIL 4 Foundation ~$425 USD (US direct); region-tiered $235–$425",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Service management concepts",
      "Value & stakeholders",
      "Practices & processes",
      "Continual improvement"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-10",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "itil-4-leader-digital-and-it-strategy",
    "name": "ITIL 4 Leader: Digital and IT Strategy",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/itil-4-leader-digital-and-it-strategy",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "PeopleCert (online proctored)",
    "fee": "~$495 exam voucher (US); accredited training required for higher-level modules (ATO course ~$500-1,500 or PeopleCert Official eLearning)",
    "format": "Online proctored exam (PeopleCert remote proctoring); some modules via accredited training organizations.",
    "questions": "40 multiple-choice questions",
    "length": "90 minutes (113 minutes for non-English speakers)",
    "passMark": "28/40 (70%) — PeopleCert publishes no pass rates",
    "costRange": "ITIL 4 Foundation ~$425 USD (US direct); region-tiered $235–$425",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Service management concepts",
      "Value & stakeholders",
      "Practices & processes",
      "Continual improvement"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "itil-4-specialist-create-deliver-and-support",
    "name": "ITIL 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver and Support",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/itil-4-specialist-create-deliver-and-support",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "PeopleCert (online proctored)",
    "fee": "~$300-$500",
    "format": "Online proctored exam (PeopleCert remote proctoring); some modules via accredited training organizations.",
    "questions": "40 (65% passing, 26/40)",
    "length": "90 min",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "ITIL 4 Foundation ~$425 USD (US direct); region-tiered $235–$425",
    "studyTime": "90 min (40 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000-$110,000 (IT operations roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Service management concepts",
      "Value & stakeholders",
      "Practices & processes",
      "Continual improvement"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "itil-4-specialist-drive-stakeholder-value",
    "name": "ITIL 4 Specialist: Drive Stakeholder Value",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/itil-4-specialist-drive-stakeholder-value",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "PeopleCert (online proctored)",
    "fee": "~$300-$500",
    "format": "Online proctored exam (PeopleCert remote proctoring); some modules via accredited training organizations.",
    "questions": "40 (65% passing, 26/40)",
    "length": "90 min",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "ITIL 4 Foundation ~$425 USD (US direct); region-tiered $235–$425",
    "studyTime": "90 min (40 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000-$110,000 (IT service roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Service management concepts",
      "Value & stakeholders",
      "Practices & processes",
      "Continual improvement"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "itil-4-specialist-high-velocity-it",
    "name": "ITIL 4 Specialist: High-velocity IT",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/itil-4-specialist-high-velocity-it",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "PeopleCert (online proctored)",
    "fee": "~$495 exam voucher (US); accredited training required for higher-level modules (ATO course ~$500-1,500 or PeopleCert Official eLearning)",
    "format": "Online proctored exam (PeopleCert remote proctoring); some modules via accredited training organizations.",
    "questions": "40 multiple-choice questions",
    "length": "90 minutes (113 minutes for non-English speakers)",
    "passMark": "28/40 (70%) — PeopleCert publishes no pass rates",
    "costRange": "ITIL 4 Foundation ~$425 USD (US direct); region-tiered $235–$425",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Service management concepts",
      "Value & stakeholders",
      "Practices & processes",
      "Continual improvement"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "itil-4-specialist-monitor-support-and-fulfil",
    "name": "ITIL 4 Specialist: Monitor, Support and Fulfil",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/itil-4-specialist-monitor-support-and-fulfil",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "PeopleCert (online proctored)",
    "fee": "~$300-$500",
    "format": "Online proctored exam (PeopleCert remote proctoring); some modules via accredited training organizations.",
    "questions": "40 (65% passing, 26/40)",
    "length": "90 min",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "ITIL 4 Foundation ~$425 USD (US direct); region-tiered $235–$425",
    "studyTime": "90 min (40 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000-$110,000 (IT operations roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Service management concepts",
      "Value & stakeholders",
      "Practices & processes",
      "Continual improvement"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-25",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "itil-4-strategist-direct-plan-and-improve",
    "name": "ITIL 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/itil-4-strategist-direct-plan-and-improve",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "PeopleCert (online proctored)",
    "fee": "~$495 exam voucher or ~$649 exam bundle (voucher + eBook, US); accredited training required for higher-level modules (ATO course ~$500-1,500 or PeopleCert Official eLearning)",
    "format": "Online proctored exam (PeopleCert remote proctoring); some modules via accredited training organizations.",
    "questions": "40 multiple-choice questions",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "28/40 (70%) — PeopleCert publishes no pass rates",
    "costRange": "ITIL 4 Foundation ~$425 USD (US direct); region-tiered $235–$425",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Service management concepts",
      "Value & stakeholders",
      "Practices & processes",
      "Continual improvement"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "kubernetes-and-cloud-native-associate",
    "name": "Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/kubernetes-and-cloud-native-associate",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Remote proctored (Linux Foundation platform)",
    "fee": "$250",
    "format": "Multiple choice, online proctored",
    "questions": "Approximately 36 multiple-choice questions",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "75% (scaled)",
    "costRange": "$250",
    "studyTime": "3-6 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$90,000-$130,000",
    "topics": [
      "Kubernetes Fundamentals",
      "Container Orchestration",
      "Cloud Native Architecture",
      "Cloud Native Observability",
      "Cloud Native Application Delivery"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-07",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.cncf.io/training/certification/kcna/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "lpi-linux-essentials",
    "name": "LPI Linux Essentials",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/lpi-linux-essentials",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE center or OnVUE online",
    "fee": "$120 USD",
    "format": "Multiple choice & fill-in-the-blank",
    "questions": "40",
    "length": "60 minutes",
    "passMark": "500 / 800 (scaled)",
    "costRange": "$120",
    "studyTime": "2–4 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$55,000-$100,000",
    "topics": [
      "The Linux community and open source",
      "Finding your way on a Linux system",
      "The power of the command line",
      "Users, groups and permissions",
      "Security and best practices"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.lpi.org/our-certifications/linux-essentials"
  },
  {
    "slug": "lpic-1-system-administrator",
    "name": "LPIC-1: Linux Administrator",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/lpic-1-system-administrator",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE center or OnVUE online",
    "fee": "$200 per exam ($400 total)",
    "format": "Multiple choice & fill-in-the-blank",
    "questions": "60 per exam (101 & 102)",
    "length": "90 minutes per exam",
    "passMark": "500 / 800 (scaled)",
    "costRange": "$400 (two exams)",
    "studyTime": "8–12 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000–$85,000",
    "topics": [
      "Exam 101 — system architecture & install",
      "Exam 101 — GNU/Unix commands",
      "Exam 101 — devices & filesystems",
      "Exam 102 — shells & scripting",
      "Exam 102 — networking & security"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.lpi.org/our-certifications/lpic-1"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-ms-102",
    "name": "Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-ms-102",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165",
    "format": "Multiple-choice + labs",
    "questions": "40-60 questions",
    "length": "150 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$165+",
    "studyTime": "3–5 months",
    "salaryRange": "$90,000 – $130,000",
    "topics": [
      "Tenant",
      "Identity",
      "Security",
      "Compliance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/microsoft-365-administrator-expert/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-md-102",
    "name": "Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-md-102",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165",
    "format": "Multiple-choice + labs",
    "questions": "40–60",
    "length": "120 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$165+",
    "studyTime": "2–4 months",
    "salaryRange": "$75,000 – $110,000",
    "topics": [
      "Deploy",
      "Manage profiles",
      "Protect",
      "Apps and data"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/endpoint-administrator-associate/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-ms-900",
    "name": "Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-ms-900",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE / Certiport",
    "fee": "$99",
    "format": "Multiple-choice",
    "questions": "40–60",
    "length": "45–60 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$99+",
    "studyTime": "2–4 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$55,000 – $85,000",
    "topics": [
      "Cloud concepts",
      "M365 services",
      "Security and licensing"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/microsoft-365-fundamentals/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-ms-700",
    "name": "Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-ms-700",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165",
    "format": "Multiple-choice + labs",
    "questions": "40-60 questions",
    "length": "150 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$165+",
    "studyTime": "2–4 months",
    "salaryRange": "$80,000 – $120,000",
    "topics": [
      "Plan",
      "Deploy and manage",
      "Manage voice"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/teams-administrator-associate/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-az-104",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-az-104",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165 USD",
    "format": "Computer-based, multiple-choice, case studies, and live lab tasks",
    "questions": "40–60 (includes hands-on lab tasks and unscored items)",
    "length": "120 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 / 1000 (scaled)",
    "costRange": "$165+",
    "studyTime": "2–3 months of study",
    "salaryRange": "$80,000 – $120,000",
    "topics": [
      "Manage Azure identities and governance",
      "Implement and manage storage",
      "Deploy and manage Azure compute resources",
      "Implement and manage virtual networking",
      "Monitor and maintain Azure resources"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-11",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-administrator/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-ai-102",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-ai-102",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165",
    "format": "Multiple-choice + labs",
    "questions": "40-60 questions",
    "length": "150 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$165+",
    "studyTime": "2–4 months",
    "salaryRange": "$120,000 – $165,000",
    "topics": [
      "Plan and manage",
      "Build rag and agents",
      "Process language",
      "Process vision and docs"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/azure-ai-engineer-associate/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-ai-901",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-ai-901",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE (students and educators via Certiport)",
    "fee": "$99 USD",
    "format": "Computer-based, multiple-choice and other auto-graded item types",
    "questions": "40–60 (includes unscored preview items)",
    "length": "45 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 / 1000 (scaled)",
    "costRange": "$99+",
    "studyTime": "2–4 weeks of study",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Identify AI concepts and capabilities",
      "Implement AI solutions by using Microsoft Foundry"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-ai-fundamentals/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-ai-900",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-ai-900",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE / Certiport (retired)",
    "fee": "$99 USD (historical)",
    "format": "Computer-based, multiple-choice (retired)",
    "questions": "40–60 (retired — no longer offered)",
    "length": "45 minutes (historical)",
    "passMark": "700 / 1000 (scaled)",
    "costRange": "Retired — see AI-901",
    "studyTime": "Retired — see AI-901",
    "salaryRange": "$70,000 – $110,000",
    "topics": [
      "Describe Artificial Intelligence workloads and considerations",
      "Describe fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure",
      "Describe features of computer vision workloads on Azure",
      "Describe features of Natural Language Processing (NLP) workloads on Azure",
      "Describe features of generative AI workloads on Azure"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-14",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-ai-fundamentals/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-dp-203",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-dp-203",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165",
    "format": "Multiple-choice + labs",
    "questions": "40–60",
    "length": "120 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$165+",
    "studyTime": "2–4 months",
    "salaryRange": "$115,000 – $155,000",
    "topics": [
      "Design",
      "Ingest",
      "Transform",
      "Serve and secure"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/azure-data-engineer-associate/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-dp-900",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-dp-900",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE / Certiport",
    "fee": "$99",
    "format": "Multiple-choice",
    "questions": "40–60",
    "length": "45–60 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$99+",
    "studyTime": "2–4 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$65,000 – $100,000",
    "topics": [
      "Relational data",
      "Non-relational data",
      "Analytics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/azure-data-fundamentals/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-dp-300",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-dp-300",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165",
    "format": "Multiple-choice + labs",
    "questions": "40–60",
    "length": "120 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$165+",
    "studyTime": "2–4 months",
    "salaryRange": "$100,000 – $140,000",
    "topics": [
      "Plan and deploy",
      "Secure",
      "Monitor and optimize",
      "High availability",
      "Automation"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/azure-database-administrator-associate/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-az-204",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-az-204",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE (retired)",
    "fee": "$165 USD (historical)",
    "format": "Computer-based, multiple-choice, case studies, and labs (retired)",
    "questions": "40–60 (retired — no longer offered)",
    "length": "120 minutes (historical)",
    "passMark": "700 / 1000 (scaled)",
    "costRange": "Retired — see active successor",
    "studyTime": "Retired — see active successor",
    "salaryRange": "$95,000 – $140,000",
    "topics": [
      "Develop Azure compute solutions",
      "Develop for Azure storage",
      "Implement Azure security",
      "Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions",
      "Connect to and consume Azure and third-party services"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-12",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-developer/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-az-900",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-az-900",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE (students and educators via Certiport)",
    "fee": "$99 USD",
    "format": "Computer-based, multiple-choice and other auto-graded item types",
    "questions": "40–60 (includes unscored preview items)",
    "length": "45 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 / 1000 (scaled)",
    "costRange": "$99+",
    "studyTime": "2–4 weeks of study",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000 – $95,000",
    "topics": [
      "Describe cloud concepts",
      "Describe Azure architecture and services",
      "Describe Azure management and governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-fundamentals/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-az-700",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-az-700",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165 USD",
    "format": "Computer-based, multiple-choice, case studies, and labs",
    "questions": "40–60 (includes hands-on lab tasks)",
    "length": "120 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 / 1000 (scaled)",
    "costRange": "$165+",
    "studyTime": "2–4 months of study",
    "salaryRange": "$100,000 – $140,000",
    "topics": [
      "Design and implement core networking infrastructure",
      "Design, implement, and manage connectivity services",
      "Design and implement application delivery services",
      "Design and implement private access to Azure services",
      "Design and implement Azure network security services"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-network-engineer-associate/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-az-500",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-az-500",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165 USD",
    "format": "Computer-based, multiple-choice, case studies, and labs",
    "questions": "40–60 (includes hands-on lab tasks)",
    "length": "100 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 / 1000 (scaled)",
    "costRange": "$165+",
    "studyTime": "2–4 months of study",
    "salaryRange": "$110,000 – $155,000",
    "topics": [
      "Secure identity and access",
      "Secure networking",
      "Secure compute, storage, and databases",
      "Secure Azure using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-security-engineer/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-az-305",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-az-305",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165 USD",
    "format": "Computer-based, multiple-choice and case studies",
    "questions": "40–60 (includes case studies)",
    "length": "120 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 / 1000 (scaled)",
    "costRange": "$165+",
    "studyTime": "3–5 months including the associate prerequisite",
    "salaryRange": "$130,000 – $170,000",
    "topics": [
      "Design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions",
      "Design data storage solutions",
      "Design business continuity solutions",
      "Design infrastructure solutions"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-12",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-solutions-architect/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-az-140",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-az-140",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165 USD",
    "format": "Computer-based, multiple-choice, case studies, and labs",
    "questions": "40–60 (includes hands-on lab tasks)",
    "length": "100 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 / 1000 (scaled)",
    "costRange": "$165+",
    "studyTime": "2–3 months of study",
    "salaryRange": "$95,000 – $135,000",
    "topics": [
      "Plan and implement an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure",
      "Plan and implement identity and security",
      "Plan and implement user environments and apps",
      "Monitor and maintain an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-14",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-virtual-desktop-specialty/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-sc-100",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-sc-100",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165",
    "format": "Multiple-choice + case studies",
    "questions": "40–60",
    "length": "120 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$165+",
    "studyTime": "3–5 months",
    "salaryRange": "$140,000 – $185,000",
    "topics": [
      "Strategy",
      "Zero trust",
      "Security operations",
      "Governance"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/cybersecurity-architect-expert/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-az-400",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-az-400",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165",
    "format": "Multiple-choice + labs",
    "questions": "40–60",
    "length": "120 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$165+",
    "studyTime": "3–5 months",
    "salaryRange": "$125,000 – $165,000",
    "topics": [
      "Source control",
      "CI/CD",
      "Compliance and security",
      "Instrumentation"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-16",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/devops-engineer/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-mb-910",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-mb-910",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$99",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — Pearson VUE test center or online remote proctoring. Price is the same either way.",
    "questions": "40-60 questions",
    "length": "~60 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$165 USD for most Associate/Expert role-based exams; Fundamentals-tier exams (e",
    "studyTime": "20-40 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$61,550 median, computer support (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Cloud / platform fundamentals",
      "Configuration & implementation",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-pl-300",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-pl-300",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "~$165",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — Pearson VUE test center or online remote proctoring. Price is the same either way.",
    "questions": "40-60",
    "length": "~100 min",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$165 USD for most Associate/Expert role-based exams; Fundamentals-tier exams (e",
    "studyTime": "~100 minutes (40-60 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$70,000-$130,000 (data analytics roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Cloud / platform fundamentals",
      "Configuration & implementation",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-25",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-pl-200",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-pl-200",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165 USD for most Associate/Expert role-based exams; Fundamentals-tier exams (e.g., AZ-900) are $99 USD. Priced per attempt in USD, billed in local currency; regional tax may apply.",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — Pearson VUE test center or online remote proctoring. Price is the same either way.",
    "questions": "40-60 questions",
    "length": "150 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$165 USD for most Associate/Expert role-based exams; Fundamentals-tier exams (e",
    "studyTime": "60-90 hours over 6-8 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$70,000-$130,000 (15-1252 median $132,270)",
    "topics": [
      "Cloud / platform fundamentals",
      "Configuration & implementation",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-pl-900",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-pl-900",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "~$99",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — Pearson VUE test center or online remote proctoring. Price is the same either way.",
    "questions": "40-60",
    "length": "~45 min",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$165 USD for most Associate/Expert role-based exams; Fundamentals-tier exams (e",
    "studyTime": "~45 min (40-60 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$55,000-$100,000 (business and IT roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Cloud / platform fundamentals",
      "Configuration & implementation",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-sc-200",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-sc-200",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165",
    "format": "Multiple-choice + labs",
    "questions": "40-60 questions",
    "length": "150 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$165+",
    "studyTime": "2–4 months",
    "salaryRange": "$95,000 – $135,000",
    "topics": [
      "Mitigate threats",
      "Investigate using Sentinel",
      "Manage with Defender"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/security-operations-analyst/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-sc-900",
    "name": "Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-sc-900",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE / Certiport",
    "fee": "$99",
    "format": "Multiple-choice",
    "questions": "40–60",
    "length": "45–60 minutes",
    "passMark": "700 of 1000",
    "costRange": "$99+",
    "studyTime": "2–4 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$65,000 – $100,000",
    "topics": [
      "Security",
      "Compliance",
      "Identity"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/security-compliance-and-identity-fundamentals/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-office-specialist-associate-bundle",
    "name": "Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-office-specialist-associate-bundle",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Certiport",
    "fee": "~$100 per exam (~$300 total for the three required exams; vouchers often reduce this)",
    "format": "Performance-based — candidates complete tasks in the actual application; delivered by Certiport at authorized testing centers or online with proctoring",
    "questions": "Three performance-based exams (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), each with multiple projects of tasks",
    "length": "~50 minutes per exam",
    "passMark": "700/1000 on each exam (Microsoft publishes no pass rates)",
    "costRange": "$165 USD for most Associate/Expert role-based exams; Fundamentals-tier exams (e",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Cloud / platform fundamentals",
      "Configuration & implementation",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-office-specialist-excel-associate",
    "name": "Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-office-specialist-excel-associate",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "~$100",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — Pearson VUE test center or online remote proctoring. Price is the same either way.",
    "questions": "25-35 tasks across projects",
    "length": "~50 min",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$165 USD for most Associate/Expert role-based exams; Fundamentals-tier exams (e",
    "studyTime": "50 minutes (performance-based)",
    "salaryRange": "$35,000-$65,000 (office and support roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Cloud / platform fundamentals",
      "Configuration & implementation",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-07",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-office-specialist-excel-expert",
    "name": "Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Expert",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-office-specialist-excel-expert",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165 USD for most Associate/Expert role-based exams; Fundamentals-tier exams (e.g., AZ-900) are $99 USD. Priced per attempt in USD, billed in local currency; regional tax may apply.",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — Pearson VUE test center or online remote proctoring. Price is the same either way.",
    "questions": "Project-based (~50-60 tasks)",
    "length": "50 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$165 USD for most Associate/Expert role-based exams; Fundamentals-tier exams (e",
    "studyTime": "30-50 hours over 3-5 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$38,000-$70,000 (15-1231 median $61,550)",
    "topics": [
      "Cloud / platform fundamentals",
      "Configuration & implementation",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-office-specialist-expert-bundle",
    "name": "Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-office-specialist-expert-bundle",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Certiport",
    "fee": "~$100 per Expert exam (~$200 total for the two Expert exams, plus the Associate prerequisite exams; vouchers often reduce this)",
    "format": "Performance-based — candidates complete tasks in the actual application; delivered by Certiport at authorized testing centers or online with proctoring",
    "questions": "Two performance-based Expert exams (e.g., Word Expert, Excel Expert, Access Expert) plus the Associate prerequisite, each with multiple projects of advanced tasks",
    "length": "~50 minutes per exam",
    "passMark": "700/1000 on each exam (Microsoft publishes no pass rates)",
    "costRange": "$165 USD for most Associate/Expert role-based exams; Fundamentals-tier exams (e",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Cloud / platform fundamentals",
      "Configuration & implementation",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-07",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-office-specialist-outlook-associate",
    "name": "Microsoft Office Specialist: Outlook Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-office-specialist-outlook-associate",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Certiport",
    "fee": "~$100 per exam (schools and workforce programs often offer discounted or free vouchers)",
    "format": "Performance-based — candidates complete tasks in the actual Outlook application; delivered by Certiport at authorized testing centers or online with proctoring",
    "questions": "Performance-based — roughly 30-40 tasks across projects in the Outlook application (no fixed question count)",
    "length": "~50 minutes",
    "passMark": "700/1000 (Microsoft publishes no pass rates)",
    "costRange": "$165 USD for most Associate/Expert role-based exams; Fundamentals-tier exams (e",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Cloud / platform fundamentals",
      "Configuration & implementation",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-07",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-office-specialist-powerpoint-associate",
    "name": "Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-office-specialist-powerpoint-associate",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165 USD for most Associate/Expert role-based exams; Fundamentals-tier exams (e.g., AZ-900) are $99 USD. Priced per attempt in USD, billed in local currency; regional tax may apply.",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — Pearson VUE test center or online remote proctoring. Price is the same either way.",
    "questions": "Project-based (~50-60 tasks)",
    "length": "50 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$165 USD for most Associate/Expert role-based exams; Fundamentals-tier exams (e",
    "studyTime": "20-40 hours over 3-4 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$38,000-$70,000 (15-1231 median $61,550)",
    "topics": [
      "Cloud / platform fundamentals",
      "Configuration & implementation",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-office-specialist-word-associate",
    "name": "Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-office-specialist-word-associate",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "~$100",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — Pearson VUE test center or online remote proctoring. Price is the same either way.",
    "questions": "25-35 tasks across projects",
    "length": "~50 min",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$165 USD for most Associate/Expert role-based exams; Fundamentals-tier exams (e",
    "studyTime": "50 minutes (performance-based)",
    "salaryRange": "$35,000-$65,000 (office and support roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Cloud / platform fundamentals",
      "Configuration & implementation",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "microsoft-office-specialist-word-expert",
    "name": "Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Expert",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/microsoft-office-specialist-word-expert",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "$165 USD for most Associate/Expert role-based exams; Fundamentals-tier exams (e.g., AZ-900) are $99 USD. Priced per attempt in USD, billed in local currency; regional tax may apply.",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — Pearson VUE test center or online remote proctoring. Price is the same either way.",
    "questions": "Project-based (~50-60 tasks)",
    "length": "50 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$165 USD for most Associate/Expert role-based exams; Fundamentals-tier exams (e",
    "studyTime": "30-50 hours over 3-5 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$38,000-$70,000 (15-1231 median $61,550)",
    "topics": [
      "Cloud / platform fundamentals",
      "Configuration & implementation",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-25",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "offsec-oscp",
    "name": "OffSec Certified Professional",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/offsec-oscp",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "OffSec proctored exam VPN",
    "fee": "~$1,700-$2,500",
    "format": "Hands-on practical, live-proctored (private VPN)",
    "questions": "Hands-on exam (110 points, 70 to pass)",
    "length": "~24 hr 45 min",
    "passMark": "70 / 100 points",
    "costRange": "$1,749 bundle",
    "studyTime": "2-4 months",
    "salaryRange": "$95,000-$150,000",
    "topics": [
      "Reconnaissance",
      "Exploitation",
      "Active Directory",
      "Reporting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.offsec.com/courses/pen-200/"
  },
  {
    "slug": "oracle-oci-foundations-associate",
    "name": "Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/oracle-oci-foundations-associate",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Oracle MyLearn (online) / Pearson VUE",
    "fee": "Free (after completing the Oracle learning path)",
    "format": "Multiple choice",
    "questions": "~40",
    "length": "60 minutes",
    "passMark": "65%",
    "costRange": "Free (after learning path)",
    "studyTime": "2–4 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$70,000-$130,000 (15-1252 median $132,270)",
    "topics": [
      "Getting started with OCI",
      "Core OCI services",
      "Security services",
      "Governance and administration"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://education.oracle.com/oracle-cloud-infrastructure-2026-foundations-associate/paas:OCI-FOUNDATIONS"
  },
  {
    "slug": "python-institute-pcap",
    "name": "PCAP - Certified Associate in Python Programming",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/python-institute-pcap",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Python Institute",
    "fee": "~$295",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "40 questions",
    "length": "65 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$295 (exam fee, varies by region)",
    "studyTime": "40-60 hours over 4-6 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000-$120,000 (15-1252 median $132,270)",
    "topics": [
      "Foundational concepts",
      "Configuration & deployment",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "python-institute-pcep",
    "name": "PCEP - Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/python-institute-pcep",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Python Institute",
    "fee": "~$59 (varies by region and delivery channel)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "30 (all scored)",
    "length": "45 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$59 (US; varies by region)",
    "studyTime": "45 minutes (30 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000-$100,000",
    "topics": [
      "Foundational concepts",
      "Configuration & deployment",
      "Security & compliance",
      "Operations & troubleshooting"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "salesforce-administrator",
    "name": "Salesforce Certified Administrator",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/salesforce-administrator",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Webassessor (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "Foundations $75 USD; Accredited Professional $100–150; Core (Administrator/Developer/Consultant) $200; Tableau $250; Architect $400; Certified Technical Architect (CTA) $6,000. Retake ~50% of exam fee. Plus local tax.",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — online or at a test center via Webassessor.",
    "questions": "60 scored",
    "length": "105 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Foundations $75 USD; Accredited Professional $100–150; Core (Administrator/Developer/Consultant) $200; Tableau $250; Architect $400; Certified Technical Architect (CTA) $6,000",
    "studyTime": "105 minutes (60 scored questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$84,000-$209,000 (adjacent platform series)",
    "topics": [
      "Platform administration",
      "Configuration & automation",
      "Data & security model",
      "Implementation best practices"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-24",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "salesforce-advanced-administrator",
    "name": "Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/salesforce-advanced-administrator",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Webassessor (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "Foundations $75 USD; Accredited Professional $100–150; Core (Administrator/Developer/Consultant) $200; Tableau $250; Architect $400; Certified Technical Architect (CTA) $6,000. Retake ~50% of exam fee. Plus local tax.",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — online or at a test center via Webassessor.",
    "questions": "60 questions",
    "length": "105 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Foundations $75 USD; Accredited Professional $100–150; Core (Administrator/Developer/Consultant) $200; Tableau $250; Architect $400; Certified Technical Architect (CTA) $6,000",
    "studyTime": "50-70 hours over 5-7 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$70,000-$130,000 (15-1252 median $132,270)",
    "topics": [
      "Platform administration",
      "Configuration & automation",
      "Data & security model",
      "Implementation best practices"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "salesforce-business-analyst",
    "name": "Salesforce Certified Business Analyst",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/salesforce-business-analyst",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Webassessor (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "Foundations $75 USD; Accredited Professional $100–150; Core (Administrator/Developer/Consultant) $200; Tableau $250; Architect $400; Certified Technical Architect (CTA) $6,000. Retake ~50% of exam fee. Plus local tax.",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — online or at a test center via Webassessor.",
    "questions": "60 questions",
    "length": "110 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Foundations $75 USD; Accredited Professional $100–150; Core (Administrator/Developer/Consultant) $200; Tableau $250; Architect $400; Certified Technical Architect (CTA) $6,000",
    "studyTime": "50-70 hours over 5-7 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$70,000-$130,000 (15-1252 median $132,270)",
    "topics": [
      "Platform administration",
      "Configuration & automation",
      "Data & security model",
      "Implementation best practices"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "salesforce-platform-app-builder",
    "name": "Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/salesforce-platform-app-builder",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Webassessor (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "$200",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — online or at a test center via Webassessor.",
    "questions": "60 questions",
    "length": "105 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Foundations $75 USD; Accredited Professional $100–150; Core (Administrator/Developer/Consultant) $200; Tableau $250; Architect $400; Certified Technical Architect (CTA) $6,000",
    "studyTime": "60-100 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$132,270 median, software developers (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Platform administration",
      "Configuration & automation",
      "Data & security model",
      "Implementation best practices"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "salesforce-platform-developer-i",
    "name": "Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/salesforce-platform-developer-i",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Webassessor (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "$200",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — online or at a test center via Webassessor.",
    "questions": "60 questions",
    "length": "105 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Foundations $75 USD; Accredited Professional $100–150; Core (Administrator/Developer/Consultant) $200; Tableau $250; Architect $400; Certified Technical Architect (CTA) $6,000",
    "studyTime": "80-150 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$132,270 median, software developers (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Platform administration",
      "Configuration & automation",
      "Data & security model",
      "Implementation best practices"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-26",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "salesforce-platform-developer-ii",
    "name": "Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/salesforce-platform-developer-ii",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Webassessor (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "Foundations $75 USD; Accredited Professional $100–150; Core (Administrator/Developer/Consultant) $200; Tableau $250; Architect $400; Certified Technical Architect (CTA) $6,000. Retake ~50% of exam fee. Plus local tax.",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — online or at a test center via Webassessor.",
    "questions": "60 questions",
    "length": "120 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Foundations $75 USD; Accredited Professional $100–150; Core (Administrator/Developer/Consultant) $200; Tableau $250; Architect $400; Certified Technical Architect (CTA) $6,000",
    "studyTime": "80-120 hours over 8-12 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$90,000-$160,000 (15-1252 median $132,270)",
    "topics": [
      "Platform administration",
      "Configuration & automation",
      "Data & security model",
      "Implementation best practices"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "salesforce-sales-cloud-consultant",
    "name": "Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/salesforce-sales-cloud-consultant",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Webassessor (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "Foundations $75 USD; Accredited Professional $100–150; Core (Administrator/Developer/Consultant) $200; Tableau $250; Architect $400; Certified Technical Architect (CTA) $6,000. Retake ~50% of exam fee. Plus local tax.",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — online or at a test center via Webassessor.",
    "questions": "60 questions",
    "length": "105 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Foundations $75 USD; Accredited Professional $100–150; Core (Administrator/Developer/Consultant) $200; Tableau $250; Architect $400; Certified Technical Architect (CTA) $6,000",
    "studyTime": "50-70 hours over 5-7 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$80,000-$140,000 (15-1252 median $132,270)",
    "topics": [
      "Platform administration",
      "Configuration & automation",
      "Data & security model",
      "Implementation best practices"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "salesforce-service-cloud-consultant",
    "name": "Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/salesforce-service-cloud-consultant",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Webassessor (Pearson VUE)",
    "fee": "Foundations $75 USD; Accredited Professional $100–150; Core (Administrator/Developer/Consultant) $200; Tableau $250; Architect $400; Certified Technical Architect (CTA) $6,000. Retake ~50% of exam fee. Plus local tax.",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based — online or at a test center via Webassessor.",
    "questions": "60 questions",
    "length": "105 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Foundations $75 USD; Accredited Professional $100–150; Core (Administrator/Developer/Consultant) $200; Tableau $250; Architect $400; Certified Technical Architect (CTA) $6,000",
    "studyTime": "50-70 hours over 5-7 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$80,000-$140,000 (15-1252 median $132,270)",
    "topics": [
      "Platform administration",
      "Configuration & automation",
      "Data & security model",
      "Implementation best practices"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "isc2-sscp",
    "name": "Systems Security Certified Practitioner",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/isc2-sscp",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE test centre or online proctoring",
    "fee": "~$250-275",
    "format": "Multiple choice + advanced items (CAT)",
    "questions": "125 questions",
    "length": "3 hours",
    "passMark": "700 / 1000 scaled",
    "costRange": "$249-$2,750",
    "studyTime": "1-3 months",
    "salaryRange": "$68,000-$120,000",
    "topics": [
      "Security Concepts and Practices",
      "Access Controls",
      "Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis",
      "Incident Response and Recovery",
      "Network and Communications Security",
      "Systems and Application Security",
      "Cryptography"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.isc2.org/certifications/sscp"
  },
  {
    "slug": "tableau-certified-data-analyst",
    "name": "Tableau Certified Data Analyst",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/tableau-certified-data-analyst",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE via Trailhead Academy",
    "fee": "$200 USD",
    "format": "Multiple choice + hands-on lab",
    "questions": "60 + 5 unscored + lab",
    "length": "105 minutes",
    "passMark": "~65%",
    "costRange": "$200",
    "studyTime": "4–8 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$75,000–$110,000",
    "topics": [
      "Data preparation",
      "Analysis",
      "Dashboard design",
      "Publishing"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.tableau.com/learn/certification"
  },
  {
    "slug": "tableau-desktop-specialist",
    "name": "Tableau Desktop Specialist",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/tableau-desktop-specialist",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE via Trailhead Academy",
    "fee": "~$250",
    "format": "Multiple choice",
    "questions": "60 (70% passing)",
    "length": "90 min",
    "passMark": "~70–75%",
    "costRange": "$75",
    "studyTime": "2–5 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$70,000-$130,000 (data analytics roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Connecting to data",
      "Building charts",
      "Calculations",
      "Dashboards",
      "Sharing"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.tableau.com/learn/certification"
  },
  {
    "slug": "vmware-vcp-data-center-virtualization",
    "name": "VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/vmware-vcp-data-center-virtualization",
    "category": "technology",
    "awardingBody": "Pearson VUE test centre or online proctoring",
    "fee": "$250",
    "format": "Multiple choice, scenario-based",
    "questions": "70 multiple choice",
    "length": "135 minutes",
    "passMark": "300 / 500 scaled",
    "costRange": "$250-$3,250",
    "studyTime": "6-10 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$95,000-$140,000",
    "topics": [
      "Architectures, products, and solutions",
      "vSphere architectures and technologies",
      "Installing, configuring, and setup",
      "Performance, optimization, and upgrades",
      "Troubleshooting and administrative tasks"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "high",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.broadcom.com/support/education/vmware/certification"
  },
  {
    "slug": "ase-a8-engine-performance",
    "name": "ASE A8 Engine Performance Certification Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ase-a8-engine-performance",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)",
    "fee": "~$50-$60",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~45-65 questions",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$50-$60 (per-test fee, ASE)",
    "studyTime": "40-60 hours over 4-6 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$35,000-$70,000 (49-3023 median ~$51,020)",
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "ase-t7-truck-hvac",
    "name": "ASE T7 Medium-Heavy Truck Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Certification Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ase-t7-truck-hvac",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)",
    "fee": "~$34 registration fee + ~$62 per test (2026 pricing)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "50 (40 scored + 10 research items)",
    "length": "60 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-11",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "ase-xev-level-1-electrical-safety",
    "name": "ASE xEV Level 1 Electrical Safety Awareness Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/ase-xev-level-1-electrical-safety",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "45",
    "length": "60 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$55-$65",
    "studyTime": "60 minutes (45 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$33,000-$85,000",
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-03",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "aws-certified-welder",
    "name": "AWS Certified Welder Program",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/aws-certified-welder",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "American Welding Society (AWS)",
    "fee": "Set by the AWS Accredited Testing Facility (typically a few hundred dollars for testing)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Performance test — no written exam; weld test coupons per the chosen WPS",
    "length": "Performance testing session (facility-set)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$100-$300 per session (varies by facility)",
    "studyTime": "Performance test — varies by positions and facility",
    "salaryRange": "$38,000-$70,000",
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "epa-608-universal",
    "name": "EPA Section 608 Universal Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/epa-608-universal",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved programmes",
    "fee": "~$100-$150",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~100 questions (universal)",
    "length": "~2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$100-$150 (exam fee, provider-dependent)",
    "studyTime": "10-20 hours of study (exam ~100 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000-$80,000 (49-9021 median $59,810)",
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "epa-609-mvac-certification",
    "name": "EPA Section 609 Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Technician Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/epa-609-mvac-certification",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved programmes",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "25",
    "length": "60 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$20-$50",
    "studyTime": "60 minutes (25 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$33,000-$85,000",
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-18",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "fe-civil",
    "name": "Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Civil Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/fe-civil",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)",
    "fee": "~$175 (set by NCEES; state surcharges may apply)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "110",
    "length": "6 hours (two sessions of 3 hours)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Engineering fundamentals",
      "Design & analysis",
      "Codes & standards",
      "Project execution"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-12",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "hvac-excellence-employment-ready",
    "name": "HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/hvac-excellence-employment-ready",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "ESCO Institute / HVAC Excellence",
    "fee": "~$200-$300",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Core + 2 specialty exams",
    "length": "~2 hours per exam",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$200-$300 (exam fee, provider-dependent)",
    "studyTime": "40-60 hours over 4-6 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000-$80,000 (49-9021 median $59,810)",
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "icc-residential-building-inspector",
    "name": "ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1)",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/icc-residential-building-inspector",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "International Code Council (ICC)",
    "fee": "~$210",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "60 questions",
    "length": "90 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$210 (exam fee)",
    "studyTime": "60-80 hours over 6-8 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "$45,000-$100,000 (47-4011 median $72,120)",
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nccer-carpenter",
    "name": "NCCER Carpenter",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nccer-carpenter",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "NCCER",
    "fee": "Set by the training program — tuition often covers testing; confirm the assessment-center fee with your program",
    "format": "Proctored written module tests (typically multiple choice) plus hands-on performance profiles",
    "questions": "Modular — one written module test per module (Carpentry Level One requires nine module tests), plus hands-on performance profiles",
    "length": "Per module, set by the training program (no single published duration)",
    "passMark": "70% per module test by convention (NCCER publishes no pass rates)",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-28",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nccer-concrete-finisher",
    "name": "NCCER Concrete Finisher",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nccer-concrete-finisher",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "NCCER",
    "fee": "Assessment-center fee varies by center — confirm with your program; trainee guide ~$60-100",
    "format": "Proctored written assessment (closed book) plus hands-on performance verification",
    "questions": "100 items (written assessment) plus hands-on performance verification",
    "length": "2 hours (written assessment)",
    "passMark": "70% minimum passing score (written assessment)",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nccer-core-curriculum",
    "name": "NCCER Core Curriculum",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nccer-core-curriculum",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "NCCER",
    "fee": "~$30-$100 per module",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Module assessments (per-module)",
    "length": "~5-6 hours per module",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$30-$100 per module (varies by training centre)",
    "studyTime": "8 modules — roughly 40-60 hours total",
    "salaryRange": "$32,000-$65,000 (47-2061 median $46,730)",
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nccer-crane-operator",
    "name": "NCCER Crane Operator",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nccer-crane-operator",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "NCCER",
    "fee": "Knowledge assessment $200 + practical examination $75 (Boom Truck line); recertification $275/5 years",
    "format": "Proctored knowledge assessment (closed book) plus hands-on practical examination",
    "questions": "Modular — per-module written tests; Boom Truck Crane Operator certification assessment is 80 items, plus a hands-on practical examination",
    "length": "Boom Truck certification assessment: 3 hours; module tests per the training program",
    "passMark": "80 minimum on the Boom Truck certification assessment; module tests 70% by convention",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nccer-electrical",
    "name": "NCCER Electrical",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nccer-electrical",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "NCCER",
    "fee": "Set by the training program — tuition often covers testing; confirm the assessment-center fee with your program",
    "format": "Proctored written tests (closed book) plus hands-on performance profiles",
    "questions": "Modular — per-module written tests plus level tests (Electrical Level One test is 103 items), plus hands-on performance profiles",
    "length": "Level One test: 3 hours; module tests per the training program",
    "passMark": "70% minimum (Level One test specification; module tests 70% by convention)",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nccer-electrician",
    "name": "NCCER Electrician Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nccer-electrician",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "NCCER",
    "fee": "Set by the training sponsor/accredited assessment centre (commonly $10-$60 per module)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Module-based written exams (question count varies by module)",
    "length": "Varies by module (typically 30-60 minutes per exam)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$30-$100 per module (varies by testing centre)",
    "studyTime": "Per-module: 10-15 hours study plus hands-on rehearsal",
    "salaryRange": "$45,000-$90,000",
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-13",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nccer-heavy-equipment-operator",
    "name": "NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nccer-heavy-equipment-operator",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "NCCER",
    "fee": "Set by the training program — tuition often covers testing; confirm the assessment-center fee with your program",
    "format": "Proctored written tests (closed book) plus hands-on performance verification",
    "questions": "Modular — per-module written tests; Heavy Equipment Operator: Excavator knowledge assessment is 70 items, plus hands-on performance verification",
    "length": "Excavator knowledge assessment: 2 hours; module tests per the training program",
    "passMark": "75 minimum on the Excavator knowledge assessment; module tests 70% by convention",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nccer-hvac",
    "name": "NCCER HVAC",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nccer-hvac",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "NCCER",
    "fee": "Set by the training sponsor/accredited assessment centre",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Module-based written exams (question count varies by module)",
    "length": "Varies by module (typically 30-60 minutes per exam)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$30-$100 per module (varies by testing centre)",
    "studyTime": "Per-module: 10-15 hours study plus hands-on rehearsal",
    "salaryRange": "$42,000-$80,000",
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-09",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nccer-masonry",
    "name": "NCCER Masonry",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nccer-masonry",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "NCCER",
    "fee": "Set by the training program — tuition often covers testing; confirm the assessment-center fee with your program",
    "format": "Proctored written tests (closed book) plus hands-on performance profiles",
    "questions": "Modular — Level Two test is 70 items; Level One requires six module tests at 70% each; plus hands-on performance profiles",
    "length": "Level Two test: 3 hours; module tests per the training program",
    "passMark": "70% minimum (Level Two test specification; Level One module tests at 70% each)",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-27",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nccer-pipefitting",
    "name": "NCCER Pipefitting",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nccer-pipefitting",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "NCCER",
    "fee": "Set by the training program — tuition often covers testing; confirm the assessment-center fee with your program",
    "format": "Proctored written tests (closed book) plus hands-on performance verification",
    "questions": "Modular — per-module written tests, or 125 items on the journey-level Industrial Pipefitter assessment",
    "length": "Industrial Pipefitter assessment: 3 hours; module tests per the training program",
    "passMark": "70% per module by convention; 75% minimum on the Industrial Pipefitter assessment",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nccer-plumbing",
    "name": "NCCER Plumbing",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nccer-plumbing",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "NCCER",
    "fee": "Set by the training sponsor/accredited assessment centre",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Module-based written exams (question count varies by module)",
    "length": "Varies by module (typically 30-60 minutes per exam)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$30-$100 per module (varies by testing centre)",
    "studyTime": "Per-module: 10-15 hours study plus hands-on rehearsal",
    "salaryRange": "$45,000-$85,000",
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nccer-scaffolding",
    "name": "NCCER Scaffolding",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nccer-scaffolding",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "NCCER",
    "fee": "Set by the training program — tuition often covers testing; confirm the assessment-center fee with your program",
    "format": "Proctored written tests (closed book) plus hands-on performance profiles",
    "questions": "Modular — per-module written tests; optional Scaffold Builder assessment is 65 items, plus hands-on performance profiles",
    "length": "Scaffold Builder assessment: 2 hours; module tests per the training program",
    "passMark": "75 minimum on the Scaffold Builder assessment; module tests 70% by convention",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-25",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nccer-welding",
    "name": "NCCER Welding Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nccer-welding",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "NCCER",
    "fee": "Set by the training sponsor/accredited assessment centre",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Module-based written exams plus hands-on performance assessments",
    "length": "Varies by module and assessment",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$30-$100 per module (varies by testing centre)",
    "studyTime": "Per-module: 10-15 hours study plus lab practice",
    "salaryRange": "$38,000-$70,000",
    "topics": [
      "Trade fundamentals",
      "Tools & materials",
      "Codes & safety",
      "Hands-on procedures"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "pe-civil",
    "name": "Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Civil Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/pe-civil",
    "category": "trades",
    "awardingBody": "National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)",
    "fee": "~$400 (set by NCEES; state surcharges may apply)",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "80 (all scored, breadth + depth modules)",
    "length": "8 hours (two sessions of 4 hours)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$375-$400 (NCEES) plus state application fees",
    "studyTime": "8 hours (two sessions of 4 hours; 80 questions)",
    "salaryRange": "$75,000-$130,000",
    "topics": [
      "Engineering fundamentals",
      "Design & analysis",
      "Codes & standards",
      "Project execution"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "faa-atm-atp-multiengine-airplane",
    "name": "Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine Airplane Knowledge Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/faa-atm-atp-multiengine-airplane",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "Federal Aviation Administration",
    "fee": "~$175",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "130 questions",
    "length": "4 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$175 (knowledge test) + ATP CTP costs",
    "studyTime": "80-120 hours over 5-7 weeks (written prep)",
    "salaryRange": "$70,000-$200,000+ (53-2012 median $122,670)",
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "fcc-amateur-general-class-license",
    "name": "Amateur Radio General Class License Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/fcc-amateur-general-class-license",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "Federal Communications Commission (Volunteer Examiner Coordinators)",
    "fee": "~$35",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "35 questions (Element 3)",
    "length": "~40 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$35 (FCC application fee) + VE session fee",
    "studyTime": "30-50 hours over 3-5 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "No direct occupation (amateur radio hobby/public service)",
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "fcc-amateur-technician-class-license",
    "name": "Amateur Radio Technician Class License Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/fcc-amateur-technician-class-license",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "Federal Communications Commission (Volunteer Examiner Coordinators)",
    "fee": "~$35",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "35 questions (Element 2)",
    "length": "~40 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$35 (FCC application fee) + VE session fee",
    "studyTime": "20-40 hours over 2-4 weeks",
    "salaryRange": "No direct occupation (amateur radio hobby/public service)",
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "cdl-air-brakes-knowledge-test",
    "name": "CDL Air Brakes Knowledge Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cdl-air-brakes-knowledge-test",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "State Driver Licensing Agencies (AAMVA model curriculum)",
    "fee": "State-set, commonly $10-$100 for the knowledge test",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~25 (state-set; AAMVA model manual recommends 25)",
    "length": "~30 minutes (state-set)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "cdl-combination-vehicles-knowledge-test",
    "name": "CDL Combination Vehicles Knowledge Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cdl-combination-vehicles-knowledge-test",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "State Driver Licensing Agencies (AAMVA model curriculum)",
    "fee": "State-set, commonly $10-$100 for the knowledge test",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~20 (state-set)",
    "length": "~30 minutes (state-set)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-07",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "cdl-general-knowledge-test",
    "name": "CDL General Knowledge Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cdl-general-knowledge-test",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "State Driver Licensing Agencies (AAMVA model curriculum)",
    "fee": "State-set, commonly $10-$100 for the knowledge test",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~50 (state-set)",
    "length": "~45-60 minutes (state-set)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Varies",
    "studyTime": "Varies",
    "salaryRange": null,
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-15",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "cdl-hazmat-endorsement-knowledge-test",
    "name": "CDL Hazardous Materials Endorsement Knowledge Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cdl-hazmat-endorsement-knowledge-test",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "State Driver Licensing Agencies (AAMVA model curriculum)",
    "fee": "~$86.50 TSA fee plus state fee",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~30 questions",
    "length": "~30 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$50-$100 (TSA fee plus state test fee)",
    "studyTime": "10-15 hours of study plus TSA background check processing",
    "salaryRange": "$42,000-$70,000 (53-3032 median $57,440)",
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-11",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "cdl-on-road-driving-skills-test",
    "name": "CDL On-Road Driving Skills Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cdl-on-road-driving-skills-test",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "State Driver Licensing Agencies (AAMVA model curriculum)",
    "fee": "State-dependent",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Skills test (vehicle inspection + basic controls + road driving)",
    "length": "Typically 1-2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "State-dependent (typically $50-$200 for the road test)",
    "studyTime": "20-40 hours of skills practice after passing the knowledge tests",
    "salaryRange": "$42,000-$70,000 (53-3032 median $57,440)",
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-17",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "cdl-passenger-endorsement-knowledge-test",
    "name": "CDL Passenger Endorsement Knowledge Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cdl-passenger-endorsement-knowledge-test",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "State Driver Licensing Agencies (AAMVA model curriculum)",
    "fee": "State-dependent",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~20-30 questions",
    "length": "~20-30 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$10-$50 (state test fee)",
    "studyTime": "5-10 hours of study",
    "salaryRange": "$42,000-$70,000 (53-3032) or $48,000-$75,000 (bus drivers)",
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "cdl-pre-trip-vehicle-inspection-test",
    "name": "CDL Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cdl-pre-trip-vehicle-inspection-test",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "State Driver Licensing Agencies (AAMVA model curriculum)",
    "fee": "State-dependent",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~80-100 inspection items",
    "length": "~30-45 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "State-dependent (included in the skills-test fee)",
    "studyTime": "5-10 hours of dedicated inspection practice",
    "salaryRange": "$42,000-$70,000 (53-3032 median $57,440)",
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "cdl-school-bus-endorsement-knowledge-test",
    "name": "CDL School Bus Endorsement Knowledge Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/cdl-school-bus-endorsement-knowledge-test",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "State Driver Licensing Agencies (AAMVA model curriculum)",
    "fee": "State-dependent",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "~20 questions beyond the P endorsement",
    "length": "~20-30 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$10-$50 (state test fee)",
    "studyTime": "5-10 hours of study",
    "salaryRange": "$42,000-$70,000 (53-3032) or $48,000-$75,000 (bus drivers)",
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "faa-cax-commercial-pilot-airplane",
    "name": "Commercial Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/faa-cax-commercial-pilot-airplane",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "Federal Aviation Administration",
    "fee": "~$175",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "100 questions",
    "length": "3 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$175 (knowledge test) + ~$8,000-$12,000 flight training",
    "studyTime": "50-70 hours (written prep ~25-35 hours + flight training)",
    "salaryRange": "$50,000-$160,000 (53-2012 median $122,670)",
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-05",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "imsa-work-zone-traffic-control-safety",
    "name": "IMSA Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/imsa-work-zone-traffic-control-safety",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "International Municipal Signal Association",
    "fee": "$200-400",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Written exam (provider-set)",
    "length": "1-2 day course",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$200-400",
    "studyTime": "8-12 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$46,730 median, construction laborers (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "faa-ira-instrument-rating-airplane",
    "name": "Instrument Rating Airplane Knowledge Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/faa-ira-instrument-rating-airplane",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "Federal Aviation Administration",
    "fee": "~$175",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "60 questions",
    "length": "2.5 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$175 (knowledge test) + ~$8,000-$12,000 flight training",
    "studyTime": "40-60 hours (written prep ~20-30 hours + flight training)",
    "salaryRange": "$50,000-$160,000 (53-2012 median $122,670)",
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-07",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nasbla-approved-boating-safety-course",
    "name": "NASBLA-Approved Boating Safety Course",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nasbla-approved-boating-safety-course",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "National Association of State Boating Law Administrators",
    "fee": "$20-40",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "40-60 questions",
    "length": "Untimed or lightly timed",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$20-40",
    "studyTime": "4-10 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$92,456 median, captains & mates (BLS OEWS 2025)",
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-15",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "faa-part-107-initial-training-alc-451",
    "name": "Part 107 Small UAS Initial Training for Part 61 Pilots",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/faa-part-107-initial-training-alc-451",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "Federal Aviation Administration (FAASafety.gov)",
    "fee": "~$175",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "60 questions",
    "length": "2 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$175 (knowledge test fee, verify current)",
    "studyTime": "20-40 hours of study",
    "salaryRange": "No dedicated SOC; survey/photo-adjacent roles (photographers $42,520)",
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-24",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "faa-part-107-recurrent-training-alc-677",
    "name": "Part 107 Small UAS Recurrent Training",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/faa-part-107-recurrent-training-alc-677",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "Federal Aviation Administration (FAASafety.gov)",
    "fee": "Free",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Course completion (no exam)",
    "length": "~15-30 minutes",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Free (FAA online course)",
    "studyTime": "1-2 hours (online recurrent course)",
    "salaryRange": "No dedicated SOC; refreshes Part 107 currency",
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "faa-par-private-pilot-airplane",
    "name": "Private Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/faa-par-private-pilot-airplane",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "Federal Aviation Administration",
    "fee": "~$175",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "60 questions",
    "length": "2.5 hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$175 (knowledge test) + ~$10,000-$15,000 flight training",
    "studyTime": "60-80 hours total (written prep ~20-30 hours + flight training)",
    "salaryRange": "$50,000-$160,000 (53-2012 median $122,670)",
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-29",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "faa-trust-recreational-uas-safety-test",
    "name": "The Recreational UAS Safety Test",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/faa-trust-recreational-uas-safety-test",
    "category": "transportation",
    "awardingBody": "Federal Aviation Administration (approved test administrators)",
    "fee": "Free",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "15 questions",
    "length": "Untimed",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "Free",
    "studyTime": "30-45 minutes",
    "salaryRange": "$122,670 median, commercial pilots (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Regulations & procedures",
      "Systems & operations",
      "Safety & emergency",
      "Navigation & logistics"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-13",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "epa-lead-renovator-rrp",
    "name": "EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Renovator Certification",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/epa-lead-renovator-rrp",
    "category": "workplace-safety",
    "awardingBody": "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency",
    "fee": "$50-$150",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "23 (80% passing, 18/23)",
    "length": "Within the course",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$50-$150 (authorized trainers)",
    "studyTime": "8-hour initial course",
    "salaryRange": "$40,000-$60,000 (renovation and painting roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Hazards & controls",
      "Regulations & standards",
      "Monitoring & remediation",
      "Emergency response"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-21",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "hazwoper-24-hour",
    "name": "HAZWOPER 24-Hour Training",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/hazwoper-24-hour",
    "category": "workplace-safety",
    "awardingBody": "Employers under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120",
    "fee": "$200-400",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "30-50 questions (provider-set)",
    "length": "24 course hours",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$200-400",
    "studyTime": "24 course hours",
    "salaryRange": "$48,490 median, hazmat removal workers (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Hazards & controls",
      "Regulations & standards",
      "Monitoring & remediation",
      "Emergency response"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-06",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "hazwoper-40-hour",
    "name": "HAZWOPER 40-Hour Training",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/hazwoper-40-hour",
    "category": "workplace-safety",
    "awardingBody": "Employers under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120",
    "fee": "$200-$600",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Trainer-set (commonly 70-80% passing)",
    "length": "Within the course",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$200-$600 (authorized providers)",
    "studyTime": "40 hours + 3 days supervised field",
    "salaryRange": "$38,000-$60,000 (hazardous-materials removal workers)",
    "topics": [
      "Hazards & controls",
      "Regulations & standards",
      "Monitoring & remediation",
      "Emergency response"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-16",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "hazwoper-8-hour-refresher",
    "name": "HAZWOPER 8-Hour Annual Refresher",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/hazwoper-8-hour-refresher",
    "category": "workplace-safety",
    "awardingBody": "Employers under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120",
    "fee": "$50-$150",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Trainer-set (commonly 70-80% passing)",
    "length": "Within the course",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$50-$150 (authorized providers)",
    "studyTime": "8 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$38,000-$60,000 (hazardous-materials removal workers)",
    "topics": [
      "Hazards & controls",
      "Regulations & standards",
      "Monitoring & remediation",
      "Emergency response"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-13",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "hazwoper-8-hour-supervisor",
    "name": "HAZWOPER 8-Hour Supervisor Training",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/hazwoper-8-hour-supervisor",
    "category": "workplace-safety",
    "awardingBody": "Employers under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120",
    "fee": "~$200-$400",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Course assessment (provider-based)",
    "length": "8 hours (one day)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$200-$400 (provider-dependent)",
    "studyTime": "8-hour course (annual refresher for supervisors)",
    "salaryRange": "$38,000-$70,000 (47-4042 median $48,490)",
    "topics": [
      "Hazards & controls",
      "Regulations & standards",
      "Monitoring & remediation",
      "Emergency response"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-17",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "nfpa-70e-electrical-safety-training",
    "name": "NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace Training",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/nfpa-70e-electrical-safety-training",
    "category": "workplace-safety",
    "awardingBody": "National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)",
    "fee": "~$200-$500",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Course assessment (provider-based)",
    "length": "8-16 hours (course-dependent)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$200-$500 (provider-dependent)",
    "studyTime": "8-16 hours (course-dependent)",
    "salaryRange": "$45,000-$95,000 (47-2111 median $62,350)",
    "topics": [
      "Hazards & controls",
      "Regulations & standards",
      "Monitoring & remediation",
      "Emergency response"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-08",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "osha-10-general-industry",
    "name": "OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach Training",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/osha-10-general-industry",
    "category": "workplace-safety",
    "awardingBody": "Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "No scored exam — completion-based training",
    "length": "10 hours of training",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$30-$150",
    "studyTime": "10 hours of authorized training",
    "salaryRange": "$30,000-$49,000",
    "topics": [
      "Hazards & controls",
      "Regulations & standards",
      "Monitoring & remediation",
      "Emergency response"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-15",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "osha-10-maritime",
    "name": "OSHA 10-Hour Maritime Industry Outreach Training",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/osha-10-maritime",
    "category": "workplace-safety",
    "awardingBody": "Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)",
    "fee": "$50-$150",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Trainer-set (commonly 70-80% passing)",
    "length": "Within the course",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$50-$150 (authorized trainers)",
    "studyTime": "10 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$35,000-$60,000 (maritime entry roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Hazards & controls",
      "Regulations & standards",
      "Monitoring & remediation",
      "Emergency response"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-04",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "osha-30-general-industry",
    "name": "OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/osha-30-general-industry",
    "category": "workplace-safety",
    "awardingBody": "Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "No scored exam — completion-based training",
    "length": "30 hours of training",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$100-$400",
    "studyTime": "30 hours of authorized training",
    "salaryRange": "$48,000-$114,000",
    "topics": [
      "Hazards & controls",
      "Regulations & standards",
      "Monitoring & remediation",
      "Emergency response"
    ],
    "published": "2026-08-23",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "low",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "osha-3115-fall-protection",
    "name": "OSHA 3115 Fall Protection",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/osha-3115-fall-protection",
    "category": "workplace-safety",
    "awardingBody": "OSHA Training Institute Education Centers",
    "fee": "~$700-$1,000",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Written assessment + teaching demonstration",
    "length": "4 days",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$700-$1,000 (OSHA Training Institute / provider)",
    "studyTime": "4-day trainer course (28-32 hours)",
    "salaryRange": "$50,000-$100,000 (19-5011 median $83,910)",
    "topics": [
      "Hazards & controls",
      "Regulations & standards",
      "Monitoring & remediation",
      "Emergency response"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-25",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "osha-510-construction-standards",
    "name": "OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/osha-510-construction-standards",
    "category": "workplace-safety",
    "awardingBody": "OSHA Training Institute Education Centers",
    "fee": "Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Final exam (standards application)",
    "length": "30 hours (4-5 day course)",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "~$800-$1,200",
    "studyTime": "30 hours (4-5 day course)",
    "salaryRange": "$53,000-$126,000",
    "topics": [
      "Hazards & controls",
      "Regulations & standards",
      "Monitoring & remediation",
      "Emergency response"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-01",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "osha-511-general-industry-standards",
    "name": "OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/osha-511-general-industry-standards",
    "category": "workplace-safety",
    "awardingBody": "OSHA Training Institute Education Centers",
    "fee": "$600-$800",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "Trainer-set (commonly 70-80% passing)",
    "length": "Within the course",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$600-$800 (OTI Education Centers)",
    "studyTime": "~26 hours (4 days)",
    "salaryRange": "$60,000-$100,000 (safety professional roles)",
    "topics": [
      "Hazards & controls",
      "Regulations & standards",
      "Monitoring & remediation",
      "Emergency response"
    ],
    "published": "2026-09-30",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  },
  {
    "slug": "pesticide-applicator-core-exam",
    "name": "Pesticide Applicator Core Certification Exam",
    "url": "https://testpreppilot.com/exams/pesticide-applicator-core-exam",
    "category": "workplace-safety",
    "awardingBody": "State Lead Agencies under U.S. EPA 40 CFR Part 171",
    "fee": "$50-150",
    "format": "Proctored, computer-based (test center or online remote proctoring)",
    "questions": "50-100 questions (state-dependent)",
    "length": "State-set",
    "passMark": "Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report",
    "costRange": "$50-150 exam",
    "studyTime": "10-20 hours",
    "salaryRange": "$45,200 median, pesticide applicators (BLS May 2024)",
    "topics": [
      "Hazards & controls",
      "Regulations & standards",
      "Monitoring & remediation",
      "Emergency response"
    ],
    "published": "2026-10-02",
    "reviewed": "2026-08",
    "confidence": "medium",
    "sourceUrl": null
  }
]