CBP Renewal Policies and Procedures
How do I become certified?
Who should I contact if I have questions about the program?
Are there prerequisites or eligibility requirements to take the exam?
What is the first step in the exam process?
When is the next exam and when can I register?
What are the steps to take the IEEE CBP exam?
How do I register for the exam?
What is the IEEE CBP exam registration fee?
Can I cancel my IEEE CBP registration?
How do I schedule an appointment to take the exam?
What are the Prometric fees and deadlines for canceling or rescheduling and exam?
If I cancel an exam appointment with Prometric, will my exam registration be canceled?
How and where is the exam administered?
When will I find out if I passed the exam?
How should I interpret my score report?
How many questions need to be answered correctly to pass the exam?
What if I do not pass the CBP exam? When can I retake the exam?
What are the requirements of the IEEE CBP Renewal Program?
Who should I contact if I have questions about the CBP Renewal Program?
How do I become certified?
Individuals who pass the IEEE Certified Biometrics Professional examination earn the CBP credential. To keep their credential current, candidates must apply for certification renewal every three years. The certification renewal program is based on continuing education and professional development and does not require re-taking the CBP exam. For full information on the renewal program, please review the CBP Renewal Program Policies and Procedures.
Who should I contact if I have questions about the program?
Candidates who have questions should contact the IEEE CBP Service Center at +1-877-450-5001 (+1-651-256-2811 outside North America) or e-mail info@IEEEBiometricsCertification.org.
Are there prerequisites or eligibility requirements to take the exam?
There are no eligibility requirements and both IEEE members and nonmembers may take the exam.
What is the first step in the exam process?
All candidates should read the IEEE CBP Candidate Bulletin, which contains detailed information on program policies and procedures. Candidates who register are expected to have read the bulletin. Candidates can download a PDF version of the bulletin here.
When is the next exam and when can I register?
| Registration Period | Testing Windows |
|---|---|
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January 11 - May 26, 2010 |
April 24 - May 31, 2010 |
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August 9 - December 28, 2010 |
November 20 - December 31, 2010 |
What are the steps to take the IEEE CBP exam?
1. Read the IEEE CBP Candidate Bulletin.
2. Register for the exam.
3. Receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) notice (e-mailed to registrants within 24 hours by the IEEE CBP Service Center).
4. Schedule an exam appointment with Prometric via http://www.prometric.com/IEEEBiometrics or call the Prometric Regional Contact Center serving candidate’s country (refer to the IEEE CBP Candidate Bulletin for Regional Contact Center information).
5. Drive/travel to the Prometric test center according to your appointment and take the exam.
How do I register for the exam?
Candidates can register online. Payment is required at the time of registration.
After the registration is processed, candidates will receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) notice via e-mail. Candidates with an ATT notice are eligible to take the IEEE CBP exam and may schedule an appointment with Prometric to take the exam during the specific 2010 testing window you have purchased.
What is the IEEE CBP exam registration fee?
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Registration Fee* |
Exam Fee |
Total Exam Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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IEEE Member |
US $120 |
US $375 |
US $495 |
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Nonmember |
US $120 |
US $475 |
US $595 |
Appropriate taxes will be added to the total exam fee for candidates in Canada, West Virginia, and New Mexico.
*The registration fee is non-refundable.
Can I cancel my IEEE CBP registration?
Yes, candidates can submit a written registration cancellation/refund request to the IEEE CBP Service Center no later than five (5) business days before the end of their eligibility period. Requests should be sent to:
IEEE CBP Service Center
2975 Lone Oak Drive, Suite 180
Eagan, MN 55121
USA
fax: +1-651-905-2669
e-mail: info@IEEEBiometricsCertification.org
If the request is approved, IEEE will issue a refund of the exam fee (the US$120 registration fee is non-refundable.)
How do I schedule an appointment to take the exam?
After receiving an Authorization to Test Notice, candidates can visit www.prometric.com/IEEEbiometrics to schedule a date and time to take the IEEE CBP exam. Candidates can also call the Prometric Regional Contact Center serving their area to schedule an exam appointment. Refer the IEEE CBP Candidate Bulletin for information on the Regional Contact Centers.
What are the Prometric fees and deadlines for canceling or rescheduling and exam?
Candidates can reschedule or cancel an exam appointment with Prometric up to five business days before the test; however, fees apply. Candidates can only reschedule an exam appointment within the same testing window they purchased. Refer to the IEEE CBP Candidate Bulletin for full information.
If I cancel an exam appointment with Prometric, will my exam registration be canceled?
No, canceling an exam appointment with Prometric and canceling an exam registration with IEEE are two distinct processes.
To cancel an exam appointment, candidates must contact Prometric. Prometric has its own exam appointment cancellation deadlines and fees
Candidates who want to cancel their exam registration and request a refund of their exam fee must submit a written request to the IEEE CBP Service Center. Candidates should review the cancellation and rescheduling information published in the IEEE CBP Candidate Bulletin for full details.
How and where is the exam administered?
The IEEE CBP exams are administered on computer by Prometric at one of the Prometric testing centers located around the world. Candidates can visit http://www.prometric.org/IEEEBiometrics and select “Locate a test center” to find the test center closest to them. A list of the countries where the IEEE CBP exam is offered is printed in the IEEE CBP Candidate Bulletin.
When will I find out if I passed the exam?
Candidates will receive their test results before leaving the test center on the day of their exam.
How should I interpret my score report?
The scale score for the CBP exam ranges from 200 to 800, with the passing point at a scale score of 500. If you receive a scale score equal to or greater than 500, your score report will have only the word "PASS." If you receive a scale score less than 500, you will have a numeric scaled score and the word "FAIL" printed on your score report. The score report will also include diagnostic information to help the unsuccessful candidate identify strengths and weaknesses in the major content areas of the exam.
How many questions need to be answered correctly to pass the exam?
As is the case with most certification programs, IEEE does not divulge the number of questions that must be answered correctly to pass the exam.
What if I do not pass the CBP exam? When can I retake the exam?
Candidates who fail the exam may retake it during the next available testing window. Fees and registration procedures for those retaking the exam remain the same as those for first-time registrants.
What are the requirements of the IEEE CBP Renewal Program?
In order to maintain your certification status, you must earn a total of 60 certification renewal credits within a three-year cycle. Your renewal cycle begins the day you pass the CBP exam and ends three years later. Renewal credits may be earned through a variety of activities, including continuing education, independent study, research and publishing, presentations and instruction, on-the-job experience, and service to the profession. For full information on the CBP Renewal Program, please review the IEEE CBP Renewal Program Policies and Procedures.
Who should I contact if I have questions about the CBP Renewal Program?
Please submit your questions and comments regarding the CBP Renewal Program in writing to cbprenewal@ieee.org.
