NOTICE: There is construction to the North end of the J building near the Testing Center. Construction noise may be continuous on any day until October 18, 2024.

Map to RTC Testing Center - J-218

 

Date Days Hours of Operation Tests Available
Oct. 1–4 Tuesday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., in-person By appointment only: ACCUPLACER, ASE, CLEP, DRS, DSP, GED, MOS, NTN, PEARSON VUE, PROCTORED, PROV & TEAS
Oct. 7–11 Monday – Friday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., in-person By appointment only: ACCUPLACER, ASE, CLEP, DRS, DSP, GED, MOS, NTN, PEARSON VUE, PROCTORED, PROV & TEAS
Oct. 14 Monday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., remote only By appointment only: ACCUPLACER & TEAS
Oct. 15–18 Tuesday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., in-person By appointment only: ACCUPLACER, ASE, CLEP, DRS, DSP, GED, MOS, NTN, PEARSON VUE, PROCTORED, PROV & TEAS
Oct. 21–25 Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., in-person By appointment only: ACCUPLACER, ASE, CLEP, DRS, DSP, GED, MOS, NTN, PEARSON VUE, PROCTORED, PROV & TEAS
Oct. 28–31 Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., in-person By appointment only: ACCUPLACER, ASE, CLEP, DRS, DSP, GED, MOS, NTN, PEARSON VUE, PROCTORED, PROV & TEAS

 

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Services Offered

You must bring an unexpired government-issued photo ID with you to each test session.
  • Accuplacer (Math, Reading, Writing, Writeplacer) 
  • Admissions Testing
  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
  • CLEP
  • Credentia
  • Distant Learner Proctored Testing
  • GED Testing
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
  • National Testing Network (NTN)
  • Online College Proctored Testing 
  • Pearson VUE
  • Proctored Testing for students, non-students, communities, businesses and industry
  • Prometric
  • ProV
  • TEAS-VII

Testing Center Remote Services

WABO - Welding Testing

  • Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO)
  • Contact Rick Geist, Welding Faculty: (425) 235-2341 or rgeist@rtc.edu

Resources


Next Generation (NG) AccuplacerAccuplacer

The Next Generation (NG) Accuplacer test is an untimed computer-based placement test that measures your skills in Reading, Writing and Mathematics. The NG Accuplacer test includes reading comprehension, sentence skills, arithmetic, elementary algebra, college-level mathematics and the writing test.

  • How do I register and schedule an appointment?
    • For more information contact Renton Technical College Testing Center at 425-235-6689 or by email: testingcenter@rtc.edu.
  • Cost for the exam
    • $25 for Reading, Writing and Mathematics or $10 per test.
  • General Education Course Score Placement Recommendation Guide
  • Click here to take a practice test

You also can use your high school record or transcript for math placement, up to 3 years after graduation. Talk to an advisor today.

 


Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship/LOCAL 32 Plumbers & Pipefitters/Seattle Area Pipe Trades/Union

Math Accuplacer Placement Exams are available at Renton Technical College Testing Center for five programs, Apprenticeship, LOCAL 32, Seattle Area Pipe Trades, and Union:

  • Commercial Plumbers
  • Residential Plumbers
  • Steamfitters
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)/Refrigeration Mechanics
  • Marine Pipefitters

Contact RTC Testing Center by email or phone (425-235-6689).


Boeing Apprenticeship

Math and English Accuplacer Placement Exams are available at Renton Technical College Testing Center for Boeing Apprenticeship Programs.

Contact RTC Testing Center by email or phone (425-235-6689).


Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) / Certiport Certifications

Microsoft logoCertiport Authorized Testing Center

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) / Certiport is an industry-recognized certification program that validates skills in Microsoft Office applications.

  • Exams are available for Microsoft Office Specialist / Certiport Certifications such as Word, EXCEL, Outlook, PowerPoint
  • Exam versions are through Microsoft Office Specialist - Microsoft 365 Apps
  • A $40 proctor fee 
  • Contact testingcenter@rtc.edu for test dates, to schedule an appointment, and proctor fee information

For more information.


Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

ASEASE is an independent, non-profit organization, and since 1972 have worked to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and certifying repair and service professionals. Auto technicians and other professionals who want to become ASE certified can take one or more of ASE’s 40+ exams. The exams are grouped into specialties such as automobile, medium/heavy truck, truck equipment, school bus, collision repair, and more.

  • For more information, visit the ASE website.
  • You must register with ASE and provide payment of tests to obtain your ASE identification number.
  • Please schedule your exam by visiting the ASE registration website.

DIRECTED SELF-PLACEMENT

You also can use your high school record or transcript for math placement, up to 3 years after graduation. Talk to an advisor today.


GED® General Educational DevelopmentGED

  • Who is this exam for?
    • Anyone wanting to take any combination of GED exams.
    • The four GED exams required to earn a GED Certificate are Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
  • Cost of the exam:
    • $36 per exam or $144 for all four exams. Registration is online.
  • How do I register?
    • Go to www.GED.com or phone the GED Call Center at 877-392-6433.
    • Registration must occur 24 hours prior to taking an exam.
  • To request a copy of your GED certificate, click here.

 

National Testing Network

National Testing Network contracts with public safety departments across the country to provide professional test administration services. Professional tests that are available to take at RTC Testing Center are Emergency Communications, EMT, Firefighter, Juvenile Corrections, Law Enforcement, and Transit Operator.

To sign up, go to https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com


Pearson VUEPearson Vue

Pearson VUE delivers certification and licensure exams for leading organizations in virtually every industry.

  • Exam Registration is done through Pearson VUE’s website and your test provider
  • Payment must be made online at the time of scheduling
  • Select Renton Technical College Testing Center to schedule and then select day and time
  • Find your exam here

GIAC Certifications - Global Information Assurance CertificationGlobal Information Assurance Certification logo

Sign up to take a GIAC cybersecurity certification test at RTC Testing Center.

RTC Testing Center offers spacious booths with extra table space.

Register for GIAC and select Renton Technical College Testing Center.


Proctoring Services

  • Proctoring Services are for: 
    • Students, Non-Students, Distant Learning, Mckissock, and General Public. 
    • Exams may be online, computerized, web-based, or paper/pencil.
  • Cost of the exam:
    • A $40 proctor fee.
  • How do I sign up?

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS VII)ATI

This 4-hour computerized test is designed to measure specific skills in Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage for Nursing programs.

Exam results are immediately available once the exam is completed.

  • How to register and schedule a TEAS exam?
  • Cost of the exam
    • $127
  • Exam schedule
    • In-Person TEAS Testing: Monday – Thursday at 9 a.m.
  • For more information contact Renton Technical College Testing Center at 425-235-6689 or by email at testingcenter@rtc.edu.

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)CLEP

CLEP exams are administered year-round on a flexible schedule. Exams cost only $95 plus a $40 Renton Technical College Test Center proctoring fee.


Credentia Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) ExamsCredentia logo

RTC Testing Center offers private rooms, quiet spaces, to take Credentia exams for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exams.  
If you need a private room and quiet space to take Credentia exams with Credentia remote services and need assistance with remote logins, contact the RTC Testing Center.

There is a $40 proctor fee paid to RTC Cashiering at (425) 235-2352 to reserve a private room and for remote login assistance.

Contact


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J-Demoss Building J-218
3000 NE 4th St.,
Renton, WA 98056
425-235-6689
testingcenter@rtc.edu

Hours

  • Monday - Friday, by appointment only

All personal items such as electronics, phone, food and drink must be stored in the lockers provided, outside of the Testing Center.

Parking is free in unmarked stalls.

Children are not permitted into the Testing Center. Please arrange for childcare.

Animals/pets are not permitted into the Testing Center unless they are a Service Animal. View RTC's Service Animal policy.