Applying
How do I schedule my exam appointment?
You have to contact Pearson VUE to schedule your appointment. Visit their website vue.com/cwea. If you do not already have an account, please create one using your CWEA ID. You can also reach them by phone 888-749-3881. All information regarding scheduling an appointment is sent to you via email once your application has been approved. CWEA does not schedule exam appointments.
How do I reschedule or cancel an existing test appointment, and is there a fee associated with the request?
To cancel an appointment, you must notify Pearson VUE 24 hours before your scheduled appointment time. Failure to notify Pearson VUE at least 24 hours before the existing appointment will result in a $80 No Show fee. Pearson VUE will send you a Cancellation Confirmation to the email on your Pearson VUE account.
To reschedule an existing appointment within the same exam window, you must call Pearson VUE directly at least 24 hours before their existing exam appointment.
How do I check the status of my certification and/or membership?
You can check the status of your certification and/or membership by logging into your mycwea.org account. At the bottom of your home page you can click on “My Membership” and “My Certification”. If you have any questions regarding your certification or membership you can contact our Member Services Department.
Can I take more than one certification test at the same time?
Yes. You can apply to test in the same window for a different vocation or the same vocation, different grade level. You cannot test for the same vocation, same grade level in the same window.
How do I transfer to another test window?
You can request a transfer by emailing [email protected].
How many questions are on the exam?
All tests have about 75-100 multiple choice questions and 3 hours are given for completion.
How do I get a receipt showing I paid for the test?
A receipt is automatically sent via email to you once the payment is processed. A PDF version can be requested by emailing [email protected].
Renewing
How do I submit my continuing education requirements (contact hours)?
You can choose what works for you:
- Upload them to your mycwea.org account. Click here to find instructions.
- Email them to [email protected]
- Mail them to 7677 Oakport St. Suite 1030 Oakland CA, 94621