Contractor/Trades Exams

Questions related to Contractor/Trades Exams

When will I get my results?

Results for examinations taken online or at a testing site are available immediately after completion of the examination.
When and where can I test?

PRONTO Remote Online examinations are available 24/7, 365 days a year, in any secure location such as your home or office....
What type of question format will be used in the exam?

Test questions are in four-option, multiple-choice format, with one answer on each question scored as correct.
What is the best way to prepare for an exam?

The first step to prepare for an examination is by first obtaining the Examination Content Outlines. To access this information:...
What score do I need to pass?

Generally speaking, a contractor/trade exam requires a percentage score of 70 to pass whereas certification exams require a scaled score...
Can my exam score be cancelled?

The Code Council reserves the right to revoke or withhold any examination scores if, in its sole opinion, there is...
Does the Code Council require a candidate to have a certain level of experience or education before taking the exam?

No. Most Code Council examinations are open to all individuals with no prerequisite for experience or education. Code Council certification...
Can I use my VA GI Bill benefits to pay the exam fees?

Many Code Council exams have been approved for VA reimbursement. To obtain more information on education benefits for veterans and...
Who develops the exams?

Code Council certification exams are developed and maintained by individuals currently certified and practicing in the field. These Exam Development Committee members...
How do I request a duplicate pass letter?

You can obtain a duplicate pass letter from the ICC Credentialing Department. NOTE: Beginning 4/1/2024 – the Replacement Result Letter...
Is Code Council certification the same as a license?

A license is a permit to work in a particular occupation, issued as a result of state or local legislation....