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Version 1.1 Candidate Online Exam Guidance – January 2014 Page 1 of 12
APMG International
APMG International
Candidate Online
Exam Guidance
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Contents
Overview. ................................................................................................................................................2
Candidate Registration Process. .............................................................................................................3
Enrolling for your Exam:..........................................................................................................................5
Taking your Exam....................................................................................................................................8
Online .................................................................................................................................................8
Remote Proctor Now..........................................................................................................................9
ProctorU............................................................................................................................................10
Contact APMG.......................................................................................................................................12
Overview
These instructions are relevant to candidates who have been booked to take an APMG Internationalonline exam through their Training Provider.
For all online exams taken through APMG International you are required to register on the APMGInternational candidate portal prior to the exam session, as well as enrol for the actual exam session.
Your results will also be published to your Candidate portal for all exams taken through APMGInternational.
This document describes the process and steps required to register, enrol and take your online exam.
APMG International’s contact information is provided at the end of this document.
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Candidate Registration Process
Once your exam is confirmed and booked by your Training Organisation you will be sent a registrationemail from APMG Support [email protected]
NOTE: If you did not receive the registration email, please ensure you have checked your junk emailor spam.
To resend the registration email you can navigate to the following website –https://candidateportal.apmg-international.com and input your email address.
If you are using a work email address this automated email may not reach your inbox.
A button will appear allowing you to 'Send a Link' to the e-mail address that was used by your TrainingOrganisation when booking you onto the exam session. Once you receive the registration email, clickthe link to register.
Should you not receive the registration email, please contact our support team using
UK (24/7) - 0844 8111 101 or 01494 452 450US (24/7) - 1-855-773-3403Aus (24/7) - 1800 170 920All Other Countries (24/7) +44 (0) 1494 452 450
Press option 1 for Technical assistance.
If you are calling from outside of these countries, simply dial +44 (0) 1494 452 450.Our Technical Helpdesk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
Important: The APMG Technical Helpdesk number is currently NOT displayed on the Proctorsoftware, so please contact your Training Organisation to obtain this number.
1. Click the link in the email to register on the portal as requested.
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2. Complete the registration process by entering a password, memorable date and memorableword or pin then select the “Register” button.
3. On the day of the exam you will need to log into the candidate portal using the email addressand password you used when registering on the candidate portal. Once logged in pleaseenrol for the exam.
NOTE: Please make a note of your email address and password and take them withyou to the exam session.
If you do not provide your memorable date, email address and memorable word therelease of your result and certificate will be delayed.
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Enrolling for your Exam:Once you have logged into your candidate portal after completing the registration process, your examsession will be visible and listed with the status of “Not Yet Taken”. You now need to enrol for thisexam session to confirm your attendance.
4. There is a 4 step enrolment process (This will need to be completed for all exams, howeveryour registration information is saved for future reference)
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NOTE: The Name on certificate option controls how your details will appear on your certificate.The Special Requirements section allows you to apply for additional time and other supportin case of certain medical conditions (e.g. dyslexia). Official documentation of your conditionwill be required (e.g. doctor’s note)Please contact APMG International for more information if you are unsure.
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5. After enrolling the ‘Take Exam’ option appears. Click ‘Take Exam’.
The instructions on the following pages differ depending on which of the three Online Exam types youare taking: Classroom Based Online, Remote Proctor Now or ProctorU.
However they all follow the same registration and enrolment steps.
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Taking your ExamOption1
Online – Classroom based online exam
Once you have registered, enrolled and clicked the ‘Take Exam’ button in your candidate portal, thefollowing page opens. The exam authorisation code (provided to the Training Organisation) will needto be entered to gain access to the exam. Your Invigilator will provide this code at the start of theexam session.
Read the rules carefully and confirm that you’ve read the instructions. Begin your exam when readyby clicking on ‘Take Exam’.In case of non-native language the extra time is added to the exam time. If extra time was added toyour exam, you will be able to see this after starting the exam:"Your exam has the duration of XX minutes".
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Option 2Remote Proctor Now – (Records the desktop and webcam footage):
Once “Take Exam” is clicked in your candidate portal the following page opens. Please read andfollow the instructions carefully. When you are ready you will need to enter the Authorisation Codefound in the email to download the Proctor NOW software to access the exam. The AuthorisationCode will be provided to you by your Training Organisation.
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Option 3ProctorU – (Connect to a live proctor who monitors the desktop and webcam):Once “Take Exam” is clicked in your candidate portal, the following page opens. Please read theinstructions carefully and then proceed to schedule your exam with ProctorU.
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On the exam day you need to return to your candidate portal and follow the instructions to connect tothe Proctor. They will then use remote desktop management software to connect to your computerand start your exam for you.
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Contact APMG International
If you require any assistance with our online exams, please either call us using the relevant telephonenumber below or email [email protected] and we will call you back.
UK (24/7) - 0844 8111 101 or 01494 452 450US (24/7) - 1-855-773-3403Aus (24/7) - 1800 170 920All Other Countries (24/7) +44 (0) 1494 452 450
Press option 1 for Technical assistance.
If you are calling from outside of these countries, simply dial +44 (0) 1494 452 450. Our TechnicalHelpdesk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
Important: The APMG Technical Helpdesk number is currently not displayed on the Proctorsoftware, so please contact your Training Organisation to obtain this number.
