HOW to PROCEED

In order to access the Taxonomic Certification Program tests, there are four initial steps to be completed by all candidates prior to test day.

1.      TCP WEBSITE REGISTRATION:

Click here “REGISTER” and set up your USER NAME and PASSWORD. You will need to know these to access the Self Evaluation test and all the online certification tests on test day.
Within 10 minutes of commencing your test on test day, you will need to LOGIN using your previously setup username and password. Your site login will automatically log off after 15 minutes if left idle.

2.      TESTING MATERIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT:

Read the test security page and click “AGREE” on the SFSTCP test material ownership document. This will open access to the sign up form.

3.      TEST & VENUE SIGN UP FORM:

Complete the sign up form with your information and chose from the drop down list of test events or enter your personal preference for date and venue. See the list of test centers and supervisors who have registered with the TCP. The program administrator will contact you if a test supervisor needs to be recruited in your city within North America. If your test is specimen based you will need to sign up and confirm a test supervisor, a month or more, before your requested test date. The online image tests maybe set up closer to your dates.

4.      PAYMENT OPTIONS:

Review the fee schedule and payment options. All tests must be prepaid prior to your requested test date.