Bureau of Education and Testing

Computer Based Testing is now available
for the following examinations:

Asbestos

Auctioneers

Barbers and Restricted Barbers - Written only

Building Codes Principles and Practice

Community Association Managers

Cosmetology

Electrical (Business Section Only)

Landscape Architecture - Florida Section

Real Estate Sales Associate and Broker

Real Estate Appraisers

Veterinary Medicine Laws and Rules

Electrical (Business Section Only)

Advantages of Business Section Stand-Alone Testing

Providing the Business section as a stand-alone test on the computer affords many advantages to candidates:

• A score (either for the Technical/Safety section or for the Business Computer-Based Test) that is good for a two-year period, allowing ample time for the candidate to complete the other half of the requirement
  
• A two and one half hour stand-alone Business CBT exam taken
  at one of 15 vendor sites in the State of Florida
  
• On site scoring immediately after the Business CBT
• A separate date and time to take the Technical/Safety section so that candidates may study for and concentrate on each of the two parts separately
  
• No more than five hours in any one day devoted to testing
  
• A mere 21-day waiting period between successive attempts on the Business CBT unless the candidate is required to complete the seven hours of continuing/education
  
• Review of the failed Business CBT at the site that the CBT exam was originally taken

The CBT examinations are provided through a contracted vendor, Pearson Vue (Formerly Promissor), and are offered daily. Visit their home page at: http://www.Pearsonvue.com/

Note to Scheduling Candidates:
Beginning June 15, 2004, licensing candidates taking a computer-based examination through Pearson Vue will be required to pay at the time the exam is scheduled, either through Pearson Vue web site or toll free line. Candidates will no longer be able to pay on the date of the exam. To assist candidates without a credit card, Pearson Vue has a "voucher" system of payment; more details will be provided when they become available. For further information, contact Pearson Vue directly at:

www.pearsonvue.com
888.204.6289 (Real Estate candidates only) or
888.204.6230 (all other professions)

Real Estate Candidate On-Line Scheduling FAQ

Professions On-line Candidate Scheduling FAQ

There are many testing sites throughout Florida and to assist you in selecting a convenient one, please view Pearson Vue Testing Sites List.

Once the appropriate Board Office has approved a candidate’s eligibility to take an examination, the candidate’s file is sent electronically to Pearson Vue. Within 24 hours of receipt of the electronic file, Pearson Vue mails the candidate an authorization letter.

The authorization letter confirms the examination for which the candidate has been approved by the Board Office, the candidate identification number, and the telephone number to call for scheduling the examination.

Candidates are charged $9.00 per hour for each examination. You may view the fee Matrix here. If you need a calculator to be used during the exam, please check this list to verify that your calculator model is acceptable. Upon completion of the examination, a score report is issued on site. Re-examination and Licensure information is provided along with the score report.

Pearson Vue telephone numbers for scheduling an examination:
Florida Real Estate and Appraisers: 888.204.6289
Florida Professions: 888.204.6230

After scheduling the candidate’s examination by telephone, a Confirmation Notice is mailed to the candidate reflecting the candidate’s name, Pearson Vue Identification Number, Department Identification Number, examination to be administered, date of examination and examination site address.