VICTVS
Explore everything you need to know to be exam-day-ready for a remote exam with VICTVS as your remote invigilator
TestReach
Explore everything you need to know to be exam-day-ready for a remote exam with TestReach as your remote invigilator.
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Remote exams
82%* of students said they found the remote exam easy to book and the process simple
You can choose to take computer-based remote exams and progress your learning journey from home or in the office. Watch both of the following videos before you make your decision to book as you will be allocated to one of these types of remote invigiliation.
*Membership survey 2021
I passed my last three exams remotely, test reach app was fine, invigilator friendly and it saved so much time and cost."
Aslan Kairbekov, Supply Chain Manager at Shell
Technical requirements
Before booking your remote exam, it’s important that you can meet all of the criteria:
- A constant, stable and high-speed internet connect
- Have a quiet private room to sit your exams
- Access to equipment that meets the essential technical requirements:
- Mac 10.8+ or Windows 7+ operating system Important note: Surface Pro/iPads/tablets/notebooks are not compatible with the testing software so you cannot take your exam on any of those devices
- Intel Core i3 (or equivalent) and 4GB RAM
- A working webcam, microphone, and speaker system
- Continuous internet speed of a minimum of 516 kbps
- A comfortable-size computer screen of at least 11 inches to minimise fatigue.
- A compatible mobile device:
- iOS – iOS 13.4 and above. Devices – iPhone 7,7 plus, 8, 8 plus, X, XS, XS Max, XR, 11, 11 pro, 11 Max Pro, SE (2nd gen), iPad Air 2 (and above), iPad Mini 4, All iPad Pro model
- Android – 8.0 and above.
You’ll require an exam centre if:
- Your equipment doesn’t meet the essential technical requirements.
- You have had a previous unsuccessful attempt at taking an remote exam.
- The quality of your internet connectivity is not always reliable.
- It is difficult to guarantee that you can find a quiet private room.
- There are other people in your household using the internet at the time you need to sit your exam, or you have experienced dropouts in online meetings.
How to book remote exams
Booking your remote exams online is very similar to the standard online booking process. Ultimately, it is your responsibility on exam day to make sure you can meet all the requirements for remote exams.
- Log in to MyCIPS
- Make your exam booking online, follow the Book online instructions.
- To book remote exams follow the same process, select the exam you wish to book date and time; and when you are asked to choose an exam centre select the ‘CIPS Remote Invigilation’ option with your location.
- Complete the booking and payment
- Once your booking has been processed you will receive a booking confirmation via email and can view all your exam bookings in one place in MyCIPS.
- Make sure your contact details are kept up to date in MyCIPS and that you check your email regularly about your exams.
- The email address listed in MyCIPS is your username for the remote exam on exam day.
- Remember, you won’t be able to book or take any exams if you have any outstanding payments yet to be made, or if your CIPS membership has expired.
Frequently asked questions
Where must I take an online remote exam?
You can take the remote exam at home or in the office, where you must be in a private room, with no distractions. No one else is permitted in the room during the exam, and you may not take rest breaks or leave the room. Also you will be expected to apply for a reasonable adjustment and submit valid medical evidence for approved toilet breaks during a remote invigilation exam.
Are online remote exams secure?
There are several ways remote testing exams are secured to maintain the integrity of the exam. Once you are logged into your exam you will not have access to any other applications on your computer. In addition, throughout your exam our invigilators will watch you live and are trained to watch for and detect any behaviour that may infringe exam terms and conditions.
Before the exams starts you will be required to go through personal identify, systems and workplace checks with your invigilator.
How are exams invigilated?
Each student is allocated a live remote invigilator who will do your pre exam personal identity, systems and room checks and will be watching you during the remote exam to ensure security is maintained.
Which exams can I take via online remote invigilation?
You can choose to take both CR and OR exams by remote invigilation
Why are remote exams more expensive?
The number of students that a live remote invigilator can watch during an online remote exam is fewer than in a traditional exam centre.
CIPS requires a higher number of professional invigilators to maintain the security of the online remote examination. This means that the fees for remote exams are slightly higher than those at CIPS exam centres.
In most cases, students will find that the money and time saved by taking the exams at home or in the office can be significant to counter the additional cost.
You can see all fees for CIPS exams online.
Essential reading
It’s essential that you read through the remote exam guidance before exam day so that you fully understand what you need to be ready to take your exam on time. We will send this to you by email when you book a CIPS remote exam.