Certification Procedures

Whether you are applying for the first time or applying for recertification, please consult the Guidance Documents and the Summary of Topics for Spore Analyst Level 1 Certification. All candidates should feel confident about the information outlined in these documents. Please prepare yourself before attempting the qualifying exam.

Spore Analyst Level 1 Certification Program

It is strongly recommended that candidates have at least 6 months of full-time or 1 year part-time counting experience before attempting the certification program. Failure to pass the qualifying examination will disqualify candidates from re-taking the qualifying exam for 6 months. Payment for the qualifying exam is non-refundable.

Registration is open to all individuals who believe themselves to be qualified.

To register:

  1. Complete the registration form > Download Here

  2. Sign the policy statement > Download Here

  3. Send the above forms along with the $450 non-refundable registration and written qualifying exam fee to the PAACB administrator at:

    PAACB
    P.O. Box 714
    Trumansburg, NY 14886

    or Fax: 866-240-3044

Recertification Procedures

It would be prudent to take the Recertification Exam three months prior to the expiration date of your current certification. Candidates who do not obtain a passing score on the Recertification Exam will be allowed to retake the exam one additional time in an attempt to achieve a passing score. Those candidates who pass the Recertification Exam will extend their PAACB Certification for an additional three years.

Recertification is open to all PAACB Certified Analysts within six months prior to the expiration of their current certification.

Next steps:

  • Apply and submit a $350 re-certification exam fee.

  • Find a proctor and have the proctor approved by the PAACB.

  • Make an appointment to take the exam.

  • Notify the PAACB about the time and place.

Please note: 

  • Candidates will need to present a photo ID to the proctor before taking the exam.

  • No materials can be taken into the exam except a simple calculator and pencils or pens.

  • Results of the re-certification exam will be reported to the candidate within a few days of when we receive the answer sheet from your proctor.

To apply:

  1. Obtain a Recertification Application Form from the PAACB administrator.

  2. Complete the Recertification Application Form.

  3. Send the form along with a $350 non-refundable recertification fee to the PAACB administrator at:

    PAACB
    P.O. Box 714
    Trumansburg, NY 14886

    or Fax: 866-240-3044

Questions? Please send an email to administrator@PAACB.org.