Prometric Test Centers are Reopening & ONLINE TESTING IS COMING!

Where do you go for accurate information about FINRA/NASAA testing during COVID-19? Circumstances are evolving rapidly, websites are overwhelmed and new Prometric and FINRA policies impact all existing and future exam appointments.

Here’s what we currently know, straight from FINRA and Prometric:

1. If your existing scheduled exam is impacted, you’ll receive an email from Prometric.

2. Testing at Prometric Test Centers will resume in stages:

• Most Prometric Test Centers are closed through May 31

• Certain test centers in limited geographic regions will reopen on May 1, available only to essential industry exams, including financial services

• Capacity will be limited for social distancing

3. New Online Testing is coming soon:

• Candidates will test on their employer-issued or personal, camera-equipped computers

• Prometric will supervise online exams via computer camera and other web tools

• Initial online exams will include:

o SIE

o Series 6

o Series 7

o Series 63

o Series 66

• Testing capacity and exam offerings will increase over several weeks

Visit these sites for future information updates:

• Prometric test center availability

https://www.prometric.com/corona-virus-update

• FINRA online testing service (information available May 1)

https://www.finra.org/rules-guidance/key-topics/covid-19

Thomas Grinovich