Course Challenge for Credit

To offer you some flexibility with your programs, we offer Challenge Exams as a way of testing out of a class a student may have already mastered but doesn't have the credits to transfer it out automatically.

Here are some things to check before you decide to take a Challenge Exam:

1. Have you already submitted all of your past transcripts and/or certifications? These could allow you to transfer in credits for this course without needing the exam. 
2. Are you sure you don't want the associated certification exam prep and voucher? These will not be offered if you test out of the class.
3. Do you have a substantial background in this class area? For example, if a student is already certified in other areas closely related to this class material, they will be more likely to pass. However, if you've never taken tech courses before and are just starting your journey, exams may not be a good option.

Key facts about Challenge Exams:

• Each exam is $150.
• Challenge exam fees are NOT covered by the GI Bill.
• Students only get one attempt to pass the Challenge Exam.
• If you do NOT pass, you will need to satisfy the credits through another means - i.e. taking the associated certification on your own or taking classes with CIAT.
• There will be one challenge exam per course that you would like to test out of. So, for example, if you want to test out of CompTIA A+, that correlates to 2 5-week classes. In this case, there would be two exams.

Process for initiating an exam:

1. Notify your admissions advisor. They will submit a request on your behalf.
2. When you are ready for the exam, work with your admissions advisor to schedule your one-time exam appointment.
   1. Exams will be live proctored, delivered through Canvas, and conducted virtually over Teams