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IPC Challenge Testing

IPC permits a method of certification called challenge testing in which the student omits lecture and review questions involved with a training course and only performs the graded portions of the standard they are certifying to.

IPC does not permit challenge testing in the following situations:
  • Any CIT certifying for the first time.
  • A CIS who has only been certified in the 32-hour J-STD-001ES Space Applications-only course. 

Certification Levels
Certified IPC Specialist (CIT) challenge testing is not permitted for a first time certification. CITs may choose to perform challenge testing in lieu of retraining for the following standards:
  • IPC J-STD-001
  • IPC J-STD-001
  • IPC-A-610

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) challenge testing is permitted for first-time certification. CISs may choose to perform challenge testing in lieu of training or retraining for the following standards:
  • IPC J-STD-001
  • IPC J-STD-001
  • IPC-A-600
  • IPC-A-610
  • IPC-A-620
  • IPC 7711/7721

Course Schedule
  • 8 Hours / 1 Day
Challenge testing at NMTTC needs to be coordinated through contacting our registrar and requesting a challenge test day be set up. Challenge testing days do not actively reflect the availability of instructors who are able to proctor examinations.

Off-Site Challenge Testing Available
Yes

NMTTC Terms & Conditions
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IPC Policies & Procedures
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More Information from IPC
Refer to section 7.4 of IPC’s Policies and Procedures.

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410-964-7616

Email

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