Earn the ACCUPLACER Certificate of Test Administration (ACTA)

For security purposes, everyone who has the role of Institution Administrator (IA), Site Manager (SM), Proctor, or Proctor-Reporter must earn the ACCUPLACER Certificate of Test Administration (ACTA) to get full access to the test administration platform. You’ll need to pass the ACTA test each year to renew your certification.

Go to the ACCUPLACER Platform

Instructions

  1. Sign in to the platform.

    Sign in to the ACCUPLACER platform with the username and password associated with your account.

  2. Review ACCUPLACER training materials.

    Click the "Resources" tab in the left navigation panel, then click "ACCUPLACER Certificate of Test Administration (ACTA)" to access the training manuals. Choose the manual that applies to your role. If you have more than one role, you may need to review both manuals.

  3. Take the test(s).

    Click the "Certificate of Test Administration" tab in the left navigation panel, then click "Take the Certification" to go to the certification landing page. You’ll see two tests: one for IAs and SMs, and one for all proctors. To start a test, click the "Administer Certification Test" button and accept the terms and conditions. This will take you directly to the test questions.

  4. Download your certificate.

    When you pass a certification test, you can download and print your certificate by clicking "Download Certificates" in the left navigation panel.