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.