NCP Practice Test

Since 2011 when the NCP Program was deployed, the exam fees have remained unchanged.  However, due to recent enhancements to the NCP Program, there will be a $50 increase to the overall NPC exam fee. 

An upcoming enhancement will be the implementation (January 1, 2025) of an “NCP practice test” that will allow candidates to test their knowledge plus become familiar with the style of questions used in the actual NCP exam.

Effective Sept 1, 2024, the NCP exam and its practice test fees will be as follows:

• NCP Exam: $500/$625 (member/non-member; includes practice test)

• NCP Practice Test: $50 (non-registrant may purchase access to the exam practice test)

In addition, one important note is that the new exam price will include access to the practice test.  However, those who registered prior to Sept 1, 2024, or who transferred their 2024 exam registration to 2025 exam will need to pay the extra $50 to gain access to the practice test.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How many times can a candidate take the practice test? 
A: An exam registrant will be given two links as part of their exam seat purchase. The links provide the candidate two opportunities to use the new practice test. 

Q: Can I purchase additional Practice tests?
A: Additional Practice tests can be purchased individually from our store for a $50 fee

Q: Will they be shown which specific questions they answered correctly and incorrectly?
A: Once the registrant hit’s the “submit” button, it will provide the questions that are correct (includes the rationale as to why it is correct) and identifies the questions that were wrong. 

Q: Can they pause and resume the test later?
A:  They can pause the test and resume later, as long as they do not hit the “submit” button. Hitting the “submit” button automatically closes the test session.

Q: How many questions are included?
A: A total of 35 questions are included in the practice test.

Q: Is it a web-based test where they will be directed to a website to complete the test?
A: Correct, ECCHO will send the candidate 2 links which will direct the person straight to the practice test. HumRRO will be reviewing the practice test efficiency and provide comments to enhance the process.

Q: Will instructions on how to access the practice test be provided automatically after the candidate registers for the exam?
A: Within 24 hours of the candidate registering they will receive an email with 2 links to the practice test. Instructions for how to navigate the test will be included in the links. 

Please reach out to Nicole Hanlin at ncp@theclearinghouse.org for assistance.

If you have any questions about the changes, please feel free to reach out to me directly or call 214/273-3200. 

NCP Program Fees - Detailed information on continuing education processing costs, exam change fees and timings.