The examination fee is non-refundable. TIA may in its sole discretion approve transfer of the exam fee one time to the next scheduled exam (less the Certification Application Fee) only if (a) a written request accompanied by an explanation of the basis for the transfer request satisfactory to TIA, is received by TIA two business days prior to the exam date, and (b) written approval is given by TIA to the requestor before the exam for which the transfer is requested.
Exam results are scored on a pass/fail basis.
Candidates will receive their results the week following the exam. (Exam scores will not be given out by phone; all candidates will be notified of their results via email.)
Candidates who do not pass section(s) may register to re-take the failed section(s) during the next scheduled exam date. Partial pass scores (pass one or two sections only) are valid for three (3) consecutive test cycles which includes the initial exam. Candidates must pass all three (3) sections of the exam within three (3) consecutive test cycles which includes the initial exam.
Exam fee is $125 per section for members and $175 per section for non-members.