Become a Certified HR Professional

Frequently Asked Questions

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• Is this Certification Right for Me?

  Certified IT Recruiter is the perfect certification to help fast-track your career growth and provide you with the confidence to launch into the IT Recruitment profession. The CITR is the first-ever HR certification designed for IT recruitment professionals and proves your knowledge of foundational IT Recruitment.

• Are there any mandatory training to take the certification exam?

  Training is recommended as part of your certification preparation, but it is not mandatory for the completion of the certification.

• How much does the exam cost?

  The exam is available for $300 USD. Prices may vary slightly by region and currency exchange rates.

• How can a potential employer verify my certification?

  An employer can verify your certification by using the Certification Verification page on our website. Your certification number will be needed in order to process the verification.

• What is the retake policy?

  Test takers who do not pass an exam must wait 14 days before they are eligible to retake the exam. There is no limit on exam attempts until the test taker has passed. For each exam attempt, the full registration price must be paid. Beta exam test takers are eligible for one attempt only.

• When will I get my exam result?

  Immediately after taking the exam at a test center, you will receive a copy of your results report. Your official online results report will be available within 24-48 hours after testing, and you’ll receive an email notice when it is ready.

• If I need to retake the exam, do I have to pay the exam fee again?

  Yes! you will need to pay the full examination fee for each examination attempt.

• Are there practice exams available?

  Yes, practice exams are available. The practice exams will allow you to test your knowledge online in a timed environment, and experience the exam format and platform prior to taking the full exam.

• How can I earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits?

  By Joining Webinars or attending Trainings, Events and, Conferences.

• How can I submit CPEs?

  You can submit CPEs by clicking the “CPE Submission” button on the Member Home page.

• What kind of supporting document should I keep for my CPE activities?

  You can use certificates of completion or attendance, receipts, badges from attendance, itineraries that were provided, or written statements describing what the activity was, how it relates to the domains, and what you learned from it.

• What is the best way for me to prepare for my exam?

  The best preparation for certification exams is practical experience. We recommend six months to two years of experience as an IT Recruiter. We also offer training and materials to help you prepare. View our Certification Preparation page for recommended training, practice exams, exam guides, whitepapers, sample questions, and other resources.

• What feedback will I get from my practice exam?

  After completing your practice exam, you will receive a score report email with high-level feedback to help you understand how you scored on the exam content covered on the practice exam. Answers to the practice exam are not provided to the test taker. You can use the exam guide in conjunction with your score report to help you with your exam preparation.

• How do I purchase a practice exam?

  Practice exams can be purchased from our exam deliver providers. The practice exam are 20 USD. Purchase of a practice exam provides you with one attempt.

• How long will I have access to my practice exam?

  Access to the practice exam will expire after 30 days, and once the practice exam is launched, you will have 60 minutes to complete the exam.