Approved By:	ESPCC
Approval Date:	April 27, 2018
Revision Date(s):	November 21, 2019; November 20, 2020; February 26, 2021; October 24, 2025
Date Last Reviewed:	October 24, 2025

The ESPCC has established a retesting policy which aims to maintain exam security while allowing reasonable access to the credential.

Examination Attempt Cap

A candidate is limited to sitting for the exam three times in a 12-month period. This cap is intended to create a healthy retest pattern but discourage repeated retesting.

Delays

Candidates who have failed the exam and are seeking to sit for the exam a second time must wait 30 days. Candidates who have failed the exam and are seeking to sit for the exam a third time must wait 60 days after their second attempt. This delay supports healthy retesting patterns without undue inconvenience, while also supporting exam security.

Candidates are encouraged to review their score report, identify deficiencies, and use the content outline to address areas of weakness before sitting for the exam again.