What Is an IPC Challenge Test? Certify Without Taking the Course

A challenge test lets you take the official IPC certification exams without going through the training course first. It's built for people who already know the standard well.

Who it's for

• Experienced inspectors and operators who work to the standard every day
• People whose certification lapsed but who still use the standard daily
• Engineers and quality staff who know the document thoroughly

If you're new to the standard, or haven't used the current revision, the full course is the safer route.

How it works at ElectroSpec

After you purchase, we contact you to schedule your exam modules. Each module is taken online with a certified ElectroSpec instructor, at dates and times that work for you. There's no travel and no need for consecutive days away from production.

Pass, and you earn the same certification as someone who took the full course. It's valid for two years.

What's not included

The challenge test covers the exams only. There are no video lessons or practice questions. If you'd like a guided review before testing, you can add the exam preparation course at checkout.

Is it the right choice for you?

Ask yourself three questions:

1. Can I find any requirement in the standard quickly?
2. Do I know the differences between Class 1, 2 and 3 criteria?
3. Have I worked with the current revision?

If you answered yes to all three, a challenge test can save you time. If not, the course will pay for itself in a better first-time pass.

Get started

Challenge tests are available for IPC-A-610 CIS, CIT and CSE. See the options on the IPC-A-610 page, or contact us to ask about other standards.