Remote exams take place on the TestReach exam system. It’s essential that you read through the guidance before your examination and can comply with all of the instructions.
This will help you to fully understand what you will need to do to be ready to take your exam on time.
What you must do now
At least 5 days before your exam you should download the TestReach Candidate Application – instructions will be sent to the primary email address on your MyCIPS profile.
Download and login to the app, check your setup and view your exam date and time in your local time zone, make sure it matches your Testreach exam booking confirmation email. Any discrepencies must be reported to CIPS prior to exam day.
IMPORTANT: All systems show in local time not UK time
Check and confirm that your desktop/ laptop computer meets the minimum technical requirements specified well in advance of exam day.
Check and confirm that your exam booking(s) in MyCIPS show in your local time and matches your Testreach exam booking confirmation email.
Read all of CIPS Remote Exam Guidance and make sure you understand and can comply with all of the instructions.
CIPS cannot provide any extra time adjustments for remote exams.
If your equipment does not meet some or any of the technical requirements, please contact: remote.invigilation@cips.org by [DAT
Read the guidance and make sure you understand and can comply with all of the instructions.
You cannot take any rest breaks, you are expected to apply for a reasonable adjustment and submit valid medical evidence for approved toilet breaks during a remote invigilation exam.
Try out the tutorial to familiarise yourself with the system, this will help you to feel calm and confident to login and get started on exam day
If you are unsure about any of the system requirements for CIPS remote exams email:
remote.invigilation@cips.org at least 5 days before your exams.
On Exam Day
You should be ready to set your computer up at least 30 minutes before the exam is due to start. Login, enter the exam and go through the system checks.
15 minutes before the exam, the ‘connect’ option will activate and you will be able to click onto this to start the validation process.
Have a clear desk space.
Be ready to go through your system check-in with your CIPS invigilator.
You cannot take any rest breaks, you are expected to apply for a reasonable adjustment and submit valid medical evidence for approved toilet breaks during a remote invigilation exam.
Ultimately, it is your responsibility on exam day to make sure your invigilator can watch you throughout your exam.