Getting Started: Four Steps to Become NI Certified

1. Step 1: Register for Your Certification Exam

USA and Canada
For the Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) exam, contact Pearson VUE testing centers at www.pearsonvue.com/ni or (800) 366-1086 to register for an exam time and location.

For all other certifications, contact National Instruments at (888) 484-4436 to register for an exam time and location. You also can complete the following steps to register online:
1. Click the "Register Online at ni.com/training" link below.
2. From the menu on the left, select Find a Course Near You.
3. Select the United States or Canada on the map.
4. Select your state/city, certification exam, and language.
5. Click the Next button.
6. Select your exam date and enter the number of seats requested.
7. Click the Add to Cart button.
8. Follow the directions to make your payment.

Outside the USA and Canada
Please contact your local National Instruments office to register for exams.

See Also:
www.pearsonvue.com/ni
Register Online at ni.com/training

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2. Step 2: Complete and Fax Your Certification Agreement to National Instruments

Skip this step for CLAD exam registration.

For all other exams, download the Certification Agreement from the link below.

USA and Canada
Please fax your completed agreement to (512) 683-6399.

Outside the USA and Canada
Please contact your local National Instruments office and fax the agreement to your local NI representative.

See Also:
Certification Agreement

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3. Step 3: Prepare for Your Exam

NI recommends preparing for an exam through a combination of NI courses, review materials, and experience with the related NI product. However, you are not required to attend courses before taking certification exams.

Prepare for your certification exam by:
1. Attending recommended NI training courses shown below:



2. Reviewing the exam preparation materials.
3. Reviewing the exam topics for your specific exam.
4. Reviewing the sample tests for your certification exams.

See Also:
NI Training and Certification
CLD Exam Preparation Course (Online)

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4. Step 4: Take the Exam

Take your exam at the scheduled time and location. We recommend you arrive at your location 15 minutes before your scheduled time to avoid missing your scheduled exam.

For the CLAD exams at Pearson VUE test centers, you will receive your results immediately after you complete the exam. Verify the personal information on the screen and obtain a printed copy for your records. National Instruments will send you the official results and certificate within four weeks.

For all other certifications, NI will send you the official results and certificates within six weeks of your exam date.
Related Links:
Learn more about NI Certification
Why Certify with NI?
Why Hire an NI Certified Professional?
Certification FAQ