Host a Testing Event

Bring AFA certification directly to your company or community! By hosting a testing event, you make it easier for professionals to earn or maintain their credentials – while showing your organization’s commitment to quality, safety, and best practices.

Why Host?

• Support Your Team: Offer a convenient, local option for employees or peers to test.
• Build Credibility: Hosting signals your dedication to industry standards.
• Simplify the Process: AFA provides guidance and support from start to finish.

How to Request an Event​

Submit the request form on this page. All events require approval and must meet AFA’s standards.

Basic Requirements

• Request at least 6 weeks in advance.
• Expect a minimum of 5 candidates.
• AFA scheduling depends on qualified proctor/examiner availability.

Fees​

• No fee if you meet the 5-candidate minimum and give 6+ weeks’ notice.
• Otherwise, an administrative fee may apply (set by the Credentialing Committee).

Test Site Coordinator​

Every event must have a designated coordinator to:

• Serve as the main contact with AFA.
• Prepare and monitor the testing room.
• Stay onsite during testing (or appoint a representative).
• Sign the Test Site Coordinator agreement.

All testing events must be approved and sanctioned by AFA. Written examinations may only be proctored by individuals authorized by the Credentialing Committee. Hands-on Testing requires examiners also authorized by the Credentialing Committee.

Rooms & Site Requirements

• Quiet, enclosed room, sized for participants.
• Classroom setup: max 2 per table, table for personal items, table/chairs for proctors.
• Testing blocks must run in four-hour increments (examples: 8:00–Noon, 1:00–5:00, or all day).
• Only registered candidates with photo ID may enter.

Important Notes

• Exams may only be proctored/examined by AFA-authorized personnel.
• No fees may be charged to candidates solely for testing.
• Accessibility accommodations will be provided per AFA policy.