In my opinion, we live in such a tech heavy world, trying to minimize cheating will only cause more, happened when I was in school. What's stopping someone from only sharing one screen? What's stopping someone from using an AI assistant overlay? I don't have a camera so does this mean I can't take the test? If I have my IU on a separate screen and the webcam catches my eyes moving to IU/Ignition will I get flagged? If there isn't enough manpower to hand grade is there enough man power to re-watch footage? I also don't understand the point of it being timed now. Correct me if I'm wrong but we used to have a year to complete the test, now it's 1-2 hours timed segments that can't be paused, some of us just don't have that kind of time that we can sit down and dedicate to the test for an hour to two at a time. Certifications are just becoming obsolete, anyone can take a cert, doesn't mean they have the knowledge.
I think it's been stated many times, in this topic, that the changes can't prevent everything, but it seems like a step in the right direction IMO. I hate timed tests, but because I suck at them. A timed test is much better to determine competency. Too many people were taking the tests as training and thus they didn't know the material like they should. The timed test should close the loop and show how much a person really knows. Remember, you no longer have to score perfect, like before.
If you aren't comfortable using a camera, or don't have one, then you can always attend a class.
Lastly, AFAIK, this is only for Core. The Gold cert still uses the old test, and IMO counts a lot more. More and more customers are requiring Gold certification to even submit a proposal let alone do work.
I guess you need fear no competition from me. 
Well IMO the client is an idiot if they pass you up because of no certification. I suppose a rule is a rule, but common sense still goes a long way.
I've seen the requirements for more than just Ignition. For example, a few customers are starting to require certifications for Rockwell.
I am confused by the question 9 in the test practice.
Is it not enough to take the exam the free version "Ignition Maker Edition"?
In this version you don't have access to Vision module and therefore to windows
You can use the full version in 2-hour demo mode.
Also, delete the test content from your question. It's against the testing rules to post that material here.
I just deleted it, just in case, but it was the test Practice test:
(Practice Test Questions | Inductive Automation Training)
I see.
...better safe than sorry
I took a test last year, but never did the resubmit to fix the minor things.
I was going to check on what I need to do.
Training Certification Landing Page]
Is this current?
The link at the bottom to the FAQ is broken.
Hey Zach that page is getting old and will be taken down soon, I don't think it is is on the website anymore, the broken link is an old page that was already taken down.
You can email training@inductiveautomation.com if you have questions about your specific test. Any information about your test would have been sent via email.
Iām planning to take the Ignition Core Certification exam and need some information about it.
- Do we need to pass each section with 100%, or is there a specific overall passing criterion for earning the certificate?
- Do we receive section-wise results, or only after completing all sections?
- Is there any requirement to submit a demo project for the Core test?
- Will I receive my results immediately after completing the 9 sections, or do I need to wait until the 30-day window ends?
- Lastly, out of curiosity, how difficult would you rate the exam on a scale of 1 to 10?
It's odd that your post is identical to the one above it and that you share part of his/her username. What a coincidence that you both asked an identical question on the same day!
One of the posts was flagged, so I'm assuming they got confused when the post didn't show up and tried to make a new account, or something like that.
The questions should probably just be directed at the training email @kvane posted just above, anyways.
Nearly all questions anyone would have about the Core Certification are answered here:
I have a question about certification on Ignition 8.3. What will I have to fulfill for certification on version 8.3. if I have an active 8.1 certification?
Ultimately at some point yes I think, depends when you did your 8.1 cert - I believe it (it being certification status) lasts for 3 years, however the LTS span of 8.3 will be greater than that.
So depending on when you did your 8.1, you might not have to do it for 8.3.0 but maybe 8.3.10 as an example.
If you are already Gold you just do Gold again, you don't have to do Core then Gold.
This is a good question. The IA website has the most accurate information on general Certification information: Training Classes & Certification | Inductive Automation.
Ignition Certifications these days are not related to a version. You are Ignition Core Certified or Ignition Gold Certified.
Certifications last 3 years, if you were certified before this change took effect your certification at the time was granted 3 years of validity from the policy change date. Therefore the 1st expiration will occur on Nov 13, 2025. Your Certification can be viewed in your IA account on the website: Inductive Automation Account.
To renew a certification you would most likely take and pass the corresponding test. If you are Gold you can stay on Gold (assuming you are renewing around when your previous Gold expired, not several years later), and if you are Core you can either take Gold to move up or recertify on Core.
Note: The Gold test questions are being updated, so if you passed Gold in the last few years you currently have to wait for the newer version to be released before you can recertify with it (this will be released well before any certs expire).
Will the newer Gold exam be online or the traditional manually graded exam?