Testing Fees

The fee for each Certification Test is $300.00

Application Process

  • The Application Form for the CIC® and CIM® examination must be fully completed by the applicant.
  • Applicants must acknowledge that they meet the application requirements.
  • Applications from individuals who do not meet the requirements will not be accepted.
  • The Application Form is an online form and can be submitted electronically.
  • Applicants will be notified by email within 3 – 5 business days if their application has been accepted.

Examination Applications

To apply for the Certified IRB Coordinator Examination, click here and complete the online application.

To apply for the Certified IRB Manager Examination, click here and complete the online application.

Payment Methods

Applications must be accompanied by payment in order to be processed. Payment details and a link to pay online are included on the application form.

  • Applicants may pay online by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express)

Taking the Examination

All eligible registered applicants will receive a notification email, upon approval, with link to the website examination where approved applicants will login with the username and password created on the online application.

  • Approved applicants MUST begin the examination within seven calendar days starting from receipt of their emailed approval.
  • Approved applicants will have immediate access to login and begin the exam within those seven calendar days allotted.
  • The number of times you can log-in to complete the examination during that period is unlimited.
  • You are required to achieve a minimum of 80% to pass the exam. If you do not pass, you may register to retake the exam the next business day.
  • For technical support during the exam, submit a technical issue here.

Special Needs

Applicants who require special accommodations to take the examination due to disability, handicap or other conditions must contact PCS Testing to discuss testing requirements.

Examination Results

Results will be visible immediately upon completing the online exam. No information will be provided by telephone or fax. Your examination score is kept confidential. Individual test scores will only be released to the individual who completed the test.

Applicants who successfully complete the examination will have access to download their certificate online. The certificate will also be sent via email upon completion of the online exam and evaluation. Those individuals may also use the title “Certified IRB Coordinator” or “CIC®” or “Certified IRB Manager” or “CIM®”.

Re-examination

Individuals who do not pass the examination are eligible to retake the examination. To apply for re-examination, the individual must submit a new application and pay the examination fee.  

Examination – Questions or Comments

PCS Testing strives to ensure the reliability and validity of the examination and the examination process.
Applicants who have questions or encounter problems during the testing process should submit their issue here.
Applicants who have comments about the examination itself or about a particular test question should send an email to richard@pcstesting.com or leave them on the evaluation form.

Change in Contact Information

Any change in contact information including change of name, address, place of employment, email address etc. should be sent by email to info@pcstesting.com

Non-Discrimination Policy

PCS Testing does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or national origin.