API FAQ
All API examinations are delivered in the form of computer-based-testing (CBT).
You will only need to bring your government-issued picture ID and admission letter. When Code documents are necessary for an exam, they will be made available on the computer at the testing center. You will also have access to a calculator and scrap paper for calculations.
Tests will be offered over a 14-day testing window; only Monday to Friday and some Saturday dates are available in any given testing window. This means each applicant will have a choice of when or where they want to write an exam within a given window. Tests will be available at any Prometric computer testing center around the world. Currently Prometric features over 8,000 computer testing centers in over 160 countries. Keep in mind that all testing centers have a limited capacity, generally between 5 and 40 seats. In Edmonton and Calgary there are only 10-15 seats.
The upcoming exam schedule can be found on the API website here. Please note the application deadlines for each exam window!
| Certification | Exam Window | Exam Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| API 510 | January 3 - 17, 2020 | November 1, 2019 |
| May 29 - June 12, 2020 | March 27, 2020 | |
| September 11 - October 2, 2020 | July 24, 2020 | |
| API 570 | February 14 - 28, 2020 | December 13, 2019 |
| June 12 - 26, 2020 | April 10, 2020 | |
| October 16 - November 6, 2020 | August 28, 2020 | |
| API 571 | April 10 - 24, 2020 | February 7, 2020 |
| August 14 - 28, 2020 | June 12, 2020 | |
| December 4 - 28, 2020 | October 9, 2020 | |
| API 577 | April 10 - 24, 2020 | February 7, 2020 |
| August 14 - 28, 2020 | June 12, 2020 | |
| December 4 - 28, 2020 | October 9, 2020 | |
| API 653 | March 13 - 27, 2020 | January 10, 2020 |
| July 17 - 31, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | |
| November 6 - 27, 2020 | September 18, 2020 | |
| API 1169 | April 10 - 24, 2020 | February 7, 2020 |
| August 14 - 28, 2020 | June 12, 2020 | |
| December 4 - 28, 2020 | October 9, 2020 |
Once API reviews and approves your application submitted in the online portal, you will receive an exam authorization letter, containing your exam eligibility ID. Please note: API applications must be done online through the API ICP Portal.
Upon receiving your exam eligibility ID, log in to the Prometric website to schedule your exam on the date and location of your choice.
Important: Scheduling at Prometric locations is on a first come-first serve basis; and you will be competing for your test spot with other exam candidates. To ensure that you obtain an exam seat of your preference, please apply to API as early as possible and schedule your exam immediately upon receiving your eligibility ID.
Before the start of any exam a brief tutorial will be presented on how to take a computer based test. You can view a PDF version of this tutorial from the API website.
All Prometric testing centers feature specific security procedures. To preview the check-in procedures at Prometric testing centers, view the YouTube video.
For information on fees for all API ICP Examinations, visit the API ICP Schedules and Fees webpage.
Prometric Computer Testing Centers in Alberta:
Edmonton Prometric Test Center 6014Suite 316 - 8944 182 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5T 2E3
Calgary Prometric Test Center 6017
Suite 215 - 4014 MacLeod Trail S
Calgary, AB T2G 2R7
For more information, contact API directly at:
API ICP1220 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
e-mail: inspector@api.org
customer service desk: (202) 682-8064