Beginning February 1, the ICF Credentialing Exam will allow for a five-minute scheduled break midway through the three-hour exam period This scheduled break will provide the opportunity for candidates to take a brief pause from their computer-based test, whether taking the exam in person at a Pearson VUE testing center or online via Pearson’s remote-proctored OnVUE testing service.
The 81 exam items will be delivered in two sections, with the five-minute break between these sections.
New Exam Schedule Format – Beginning February 1:
- Exam Instructions: 3 minutes.
- Section 1 (41 items): 87 minutes.
- Scheduled Break: 5 minutes.
- Section 2 (40 items): 85 minutes.
Since the launch of the ICF Credentialing Exam in August 2022, ICF Credentials and Standards has received feedback from candidates, educators, mentor coaches and chapters regarding the need for a brief break in the exam. We appreciate the feedback we’ve received, and we hope this important adjustment to the exam format will improve the experience for ICF Credential candidates.
