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Automated Remote Proctoring Guide
Registering for an SCTE Certification Exam
Preparing your Device: Tech Requirements
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Exam Experience- What the UI Looks Like
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FAQs
General
All scheduled SCTE certification exams are displayed in a certification candidate’s SCTE portal profile. Follow the steps outlined on the Certification Resources page to confirm exam registration(s) or start an exam.
Have the certification candidate review the Exam Catalog to select the preferred exam and complete an online purchase following the checkout prompts. Purchases can be completed using a credit card or payment code and will require signing into the SCTE portal account.
For step-by-step instructions reference our support document here.
Search for certified individuals online here.
Digital certificates and badges are emailed within one week of passing a certification exam. These certificates and badges are hosted on the Accredible platform, allowing certified professionals to share their accomplishments across social media platforms. Haven’t received it? Scan your inbox for an email from [email protected].
Confirm your active certification status here and retrieve your digital credentials from Accredible using the email address used to register for your certification exam.
Need additional assistance? Contact our training services team at [email protected] or 800-542-5040 ext 2.
Certified professionals become eligible for recertification six months prior to their certification end date. Each certification is valid for three years and professionals must earn 12 Recertification Units (RUs) within that three-year period to renew for another term. These units must be earned during the three years following the most recent certification start date. SCTE tracks RUs earned through SCTE courses and Chapter Training Events; all other external continuing education must be self-reported for RU credit.
Visit the SCTE Recertification Process page or follow the steps below:
- If you’re not already logged in to the SCTE Portal, login
- Review your SCTE transcript for RUs earned within the three-year timeframe
- If necessary, record any external training and respective documentation here by clicking on the “External Training” box from the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Once you have an estimated RU count, submit the recertification form
- Finally, pay the application fee
Need additional assistance? Contact our training services team at [email protected] or 800-542-5040×2.
If you have enough recertification units all recertification renewal dates can be consolidated into a single date. You will still submit Recertification Units (RUs) and a fee, as usual.
When your next certification is up for renewal submit a single application for all certificates, and document your Recertification Units (RUs). Once your RUs are verified by a member of our Learning & Development Team your certification is assigned a three-year renewal date. If you have more than one certification, and enough RUs (12-21 RUs depending on certification) per certificate your recertifications can be consolidated under a single renewal date. Date consolidation allows all recertification activities accrued going forward to be shared for all active certificates with the same renewal period, making it easier to maintain going forward.
Example
Joe has the 3 certifications in the table below. He completes a Recertification Form and pays one recertification fee to renew his BPI certification.
| Current Certifications | Start Date | Renewal Date |
|---|---|---|
| BPI | 7/1/05 | 7/1/08 |
| BPT | 10/15/06 | 10/15/09 |
| BDS | 10/15/06 | 10/15/09 |
If enough recertification units per certificate have been accrued. The renewal date for the BPI, BPT, and BDS certifications will be extended for 3 years.
| Current Certifications After Recertification | Start Date | New Renewal Date |
|---|---|---|
| BPI | 7/1/05 | 7/1/11 |
| BPT | 10/15/06 | 7/1/11 |
| BDS | 10/15/06 | 7/1/11 |
Going forward, Joe will renew all of his certifications on the same date for one fee. His Recertification Units (RUs) will need to be earned during the 3 years prior to his renewal date, in other words between 7/1/08 and 7/1/11.
Questions?
Contact [email protected] or call 800-542-5040.
Understanding Automated Remote Proctoring
Automated remote proctoring follows a “record and review” process that records a participant’s webcam video, microphone audio, screen, and web traffic during assessment delivery. Prior to beginning the exam, participants are prompted to hold their identification to the webcam and once the system captures a photo of the ID, the participant is allowed to start the exam.
Video is analyzed to detect a participant’s eye and head movements, identify when multiple faces are present, and detect ambient noise levels to flag potential unauthorized help from others.
Remote proctoring allows certification candidates the flexibility to take exams at any time from any location and does not require a human proctor. The exam platform records a participant’s webcam video, microphone audio, screen, and web traffic using a browser extension that must be installed prior to initiating the exam. All exam participants are prompted to display their government issued identification card to the webcam and once the system captures a photo of the ID, the participant is allowed to commence the exam.
Video is analyzed to detect a participant’s eye and head movements, identify when multiple faces are present, monitor what information is displayed on the screen, and detect ambient noise levels to flag potential unauthorized help from others for SCTE review.
Yes. Automated Remote Proctoring is configured to prompt participants to hold their government or company issued identification to the webcam prior to beginning the assessment. Once the system captures a photo of the ID, the participant is allowed to commence the assessment. The system will flag assessment results in which the scanned ID may be suspicious and warrants human review.
Automated Remote Proctoring uses a “record and review” process that records a participant’s webcam video, microphone audio, screen, and web traffic during assessment delivery.
Exam Content and Format Policies
In the age of generative AI, it’s more important than ever to ensure that certification reflects genuine knowledge and professional readiness. Although the SCTE exams will continue to follow an open-book format, the use of AI is not permitted.
Yes. You may still use a calculator during your certification exam.
Monitoring and Behavior Detection
The system monitors a participant’s keystrokes, browser resizing, copy/pasting, new browser tab or window opening, or the enabling of accessibility mode in attempts to circumvent the software. Video is analyzed to detect a participant’s eye and head movements and identify when multiple faces are present. Ambient noise levels are analyzed to flag potential unauthorized help from others. Ambient noise levels are monitored throughout the exam to detect any changes that fall outside of white noise and warrant review.
No. Although full recordings are available for each assessment session, the system applies a “suspicion level score” derived from an algorithm that considers the behaviors and other data points recorded during the assessment session. Additionally, suspicious behaviors and activities are flagged within each session recording as well as a detailed PDF report, enabling the reviewer to quickly review for possible transgressions.
Recording starts right as you enter the exam, after the diagnostics pre-check and exam agreement have been completed. Recording stops as soon as the test-taker submits or closes the exam.
All exam recordings are stored for a period of 6 months.
Technical Requirements and Browser Support
Participants taking assessments must use either
- Google’s Chrome browser with Proctorio’s Secure Exam Proctor Chrome extension
- Microsoft Edge with Proctorio’s Secure Exam Proctor extension
If the extension isn’t installed beforehand, users will be redirected to add the extension upon opening their certification exam. Installation typically takes about a minute.
The minimum system requirements, defined by Proctorio, can be found here: https://proctorio.com/support/requirements
Privacy and Security of the Proctorio Extension
No. Proctorio will never access your personal files or data stored on your computer.
No, Proctorio does not have access to your browser history.