How Do I Start the Pearson VUE Exam? Exam Guidelines and Procedures

Starting the Exam and Mobile Phone Use

• You are not permitted to begin the exam process after 15 minutes of the scheduled time.
• Sign in to Pearson VUE to start your exam.
• Any mobile phone use other than with a proctor is prohibited.
• Do not answer or make outbound calls.
• Contact a proctor for help or use the chat after losing connection.
• First alert a proctor before silencing your phone.
• Await their acknowledgement before accessing your phone.

How to Schedule and Start Your Exam

Scheduling an Exam

1. Visit Pearson VUE website.
2. Select the relevant exam.
3. Schedule your exam.
4. Receive a confirmation email.
5. Reschedule by updating your profile.
6. Cancel by selecting the option.
7. Contact support if needed.
8. Use chat if disconnected.
9. Alert proctor first if accessing phone.

Taking the Exam

• Sign in to start your exam within 15 minutes of the scheduled time.
• No mobile phone use unless instructed by a proctor.
• Notify the proctor before silencing your phone.
• Wait for the proctor’s reply before accessing your phone.

Registration Procedure

• Create an account on the official website and complete registration.
• Select the test and pay for the exam.
• Submit applications at least 4 weeks before the chosen date.
• Registration can be done up to 24 hours before the test, but an additional fee may apply.
• It is advised to register well in advance.

Test Center Guidelines

• Most Pearson test centers are delivering exams.
• Find your program on the test-taker homepage and log in to search for a center.
• You must bring and properly wear your own face mask for safety.
• To create an account, visit your program’s homepage, click "Create account", and complete the required fields.

Managing Your Account

• Once your account is created, you can schedule an exam.
• To update information, sign in and click My Profile under the My Account menu.
• The edit option is to the right of updatable fields.