Posts from ‘February, 2010’

The Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) Exam offered by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) certifies individuals as Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT).

The Certified Energy Manager Exam (CEM) offered by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) certifies an individual as a Certified Energy Manager. Those who wish to take the CEM Exam must first meet at least one of the AEE eligibility requirements: * Applicants must have a 4 year degree in engineering or architecture or be [...]

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) certifies an individual as a CAPM upon successful completion of the test. Those who wish to sit for the CAPM Exam must first meet the PMI’s eligibility requirements: * Candidate must have a high school diploma or an international equivalent [...]

The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) offered by the California Department of Education (CDE) determines a student’s overall performance in a variety of subjects. The exit exam was implemented to gauge a student’s performance across math, reading, and writing. The test ensures the student has received adequate schooling to fulfill duties outside of the [...]

The Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP) Exam offered by the ACT, Inc. certifies postsecondary institutions general education outcomes. Institutions generally use the CAAP exam as a way to test their student body on general knowledge regarding math, science, reading, writing and comprehension. The test helps the institution develop lesson plans and to determine what [...]

The Wonderlic Basic Skills Test (WBST) or Personnel Test (WPT) is used to assess adults who are vying for entry-level jobs. This exam attempts to measure one’s skill level and cognitive capabilities to predict future performance. It shows your employer how you will be able to use your verbal and math skills on the job [...]

A registered trademark of the Educational Testing Service (ETS), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is administered worldwide. TOEFL aims to assess the ability of the examinee to understand and properly use the English language. This pertains to Standard American English. Introduced in 1964, TOEFL has been taken by almost 20 million [...]

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is an exam that is used to measure the scholastic aptitude of students about to enter the School of Nursing. This must be taken on the same semester when the student intends to apply for the program. For example, if you are going to apply in fall, then [...]

The Series 9/10 exams are managed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). This was delegated to them by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). Once you have passed both Series 9 and 10, you will become a qualified General Securities Sales Supervisor. You will be allowed to serve as a principal who supervises [...]

The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) administers the Series 66 exam, also known as the Uniform Combined State Law examination. Passing this test is equivalent to having completed the Series 63 and Series 65 exams. This is a requirement for an investment professional to be a registered Investment Advisor Representative. An examinee is required [...]

The Series 65 exam or the Uniform Investment Adviser Law (UIAL exam) examination is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Passing this test will give an investment professional license to work as an Investment Advisor Representative in some states. You can visit FINRA’s website regarding the exam dates and locations. But if you [...]

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) handles the Series 63 exam, also known as the Uniform Securities Agent State Law examination. This is developed by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA – not NASA!!) in collaboration with the delegates from different industry associations and securities industry. Once you pass the exam, you become qualified [...]

More known as the Corporate Securities Limited Representative exam (the CSLR exam), the Series 62 exam is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). FINRA is a non-profit private organization that mandates all the firms and people involved in the industry of securities trading in America. The Series 62 exam is considered an investment [...]

Formally known as the Branch Managers Examination – Futures, the Series 30 exam must be passed by people who want to obtain a license to perform tasks as a Branch Manager, in-charge of managing futures-related duties in a firm. This rule is set by the National Futures Association (NFA). The examinees for the Series 30 [...]

Also known as the General Securities Principal exam (GSP exam), the Series 24 exam is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). This is a requirement for registered professionals to be able to manage or supervise branch activities including variable contracts, venture capital, and corporate securities. These are the people involved in training, investment [...]