Passing the exam is the final requirement for certification. Exams are designed for individuals who have met all eligibility requirements, including education, training, work experience, and supervision.
Candidates may not register for an exam until their application and all required documentation have been approved by their Certification Specialist. Once approved, registration and payment instructions will be provided.
Candidates are responsible for reviewing and complying with all policies in the Candidate Guide: Examination.
How to Register
- To register for an exam, you MUST have a current exam approval email containing your unique Exam Access Code and have paid all associated exam fees.
- Exam Access Codes are approved for a limited time ONLY. Previously registered Exam Access Codes are no longer valid.
- You may ONLY register for the exam specified in your approval email. If you think that you have been approved for the wrong exam, contact the FCB Testing Manager BEFORE registering.
- You will choose the time and location from our list of approved testing centers.
- If you need to reschedule an exam, please email FCB at lrandolph@flcertificationboard.org.
- If you need to retake an exam, contact your FCB Certification Specialists for help.
ADA Accommodations
Applicants seeking Americans with Disabilities (ADA) accommodations must complete and submit the FCB Special Accommodations Request Form at least 30 calendar days before their requested exam date.
Scholarship Programs Available
The scholarship program, granted through the Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, is open from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. These scholarships can be used for applications, exams, upgrades, renewals, and reinstatements.
Please ensure you read the Instructions for Completing the Scholarship Application Form before starting the application process.
Scholarship Applications:
Please note that the scholarship application is not the same as applying for the credential. If your scholarship is approved, you must apply for the credential online through your FCB account.
How to Prepare
FCB offers study guides for several exams, available for purchase on our Products page.
In addition, before arriving at your scheduled exam testing center, please review “How to Answer Multiple Questions Correctly” for the testing software you will use for your exam.
Taking your Exam
All FCB exams are administered at proctored test sites across Florida, and other states served by the FCB. Exams are computer-based, and exam takers will receive their unofficial score immediately upon the completion of the exam.
Official scores are issued every Tuesday of each week and sent to your FCB Certification Specialist for processing within 24 to 48 hours. All FCB Certificates are printed once a month.
Click the button below to view the passing scores for each exam.
Choose your state to view available exam locations.