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• Where to Find Help
• FAQs
• Exam Accommodations
• Testing Requirements

Where to Find Help

The Advanced Professional WordPress Developer exam is delivered globally at Kryterion’s global test center network as well as online through Kryterion’s online proctoring (OLP) service, Webassessor.

Help with Online Proctored Exams

For help with:

• Installing the required software (lockdown browser)
• Biometric enrollment
• Exam launch process including biometric authentication and camera placement
• Urgent live exam help

Please contact Kryterion 24/7 Support.

Kryterion Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (with the exception of US Federal Holidays).

Help with In-Person Exams in a Test Center

If you are having difficulties finding one of the Kryterion Testing Network (KTN) centers within a 100-mile radius, and/or a KTN center with available dates and times, please contact the KTN Support Team Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Phoenix Time Zone) via chat or webform.

If you feel you were not proctored properly, or if you observe any inappropriate behavior from the KTN center staff, please protect the integrity of your testing experience. Contact the KTN Support Team using using the chat from the button below.

Account, Exam and Exam Scheduling Help

Please read the linked help pages, and / or contact Kryterion 24/7 Support

• Test Taker Account Creation on Webassessor
• Exam Registration and Scheduling
• Failure to Receive the Purchase Confirmation Email
• Reschedule your Kryterion Testing Network (KTN) or Online Proctored (OLP) Exam Session
• Canceling an Exam Session if you are unable to make it
• Payment/Invoice Questions

Questions about the Exam Content and Scoring

For questions related to the following, please contact WordPress VIP Learn support through the contact form linked below.

• Training Questions
• Exam Item Questions
• Exam Result Questions
• All Program Related Questions

FAQs

1. Is this certification for WordPress developers on any platform?

Yes. The certification is intentionally platform‑agnostic, ensuring its relevance for WordPress professionals regardless of hosting environment or technical stack.

2. Who is eligible to take the beta exam?

Candidates should have prior experience in professional software development and a solid understanding of WordPress architecture and coding best practices.

We recommend 3–5 years of hands-on WordPress development experience, covering both backend and frontend work, including:

• Full site builds
• Architectural design, custom theme and plugin development
• Site migrations
• Performance optimization and security hardening
• Debugging and error resolution
• Scaling WordPress for high-traffic environments

3. Is the exam tied to a specific WordPress version?

Yes. The Advanced Professional WordPress Developer exam currently validates skills against WordPress 6.8. To maintain accuracy and relevance, the certification will be reviewed and updated annually in line with major WordPress releases.

A formal update cycle will be published in 2026 to outline how and when the certification will be refreshed in line with major WordPress releases.

4. What kind of test format is the exam?

The exam is a multiple choice format test, with single answer or multiple answer options.

It is delivered via an online exam or in a test center and requires the installation of internet browser lockdown software.

The exam will be proctored with a live-person proctor after the browser lockdown software has been installed. Read the online proctored guidance and the online testing requirements.

5. How much time will it take to complete a beta exam?

The beta exam is longer than the final version of the exam with a maximum time of three hours.

Test data so far (2026-01-07) shows test takers are completing the exam in an hour and a half to two hours.

6. Will I receive my result immediately?

Test takers taking the beta exam will receive their raw score via email shortly after completing the exam. NB however, this is not the final score and we can’t share whether this is a pass or fail at this stage.

Your final result will be a bit different, because after the psychometric phase post beta we will discard 25 of the exam questions, set the cut score (passing score) and then rescore the result. We will share the final score with you when the rescoring has been completed.

When the final exam is published, test takers will receive their results immediately.

7. What is the passing score for the beta certification exam?

We have not yet set the passing score, that’s exactly what the beta test is designed to help us determine. Once the beta phase concludes, we will establish the passing score, recalculate the results accordingly, and share the updated outcomes with all beta test participants.

8. What happens if I don’t pass the beta certification exam?

If you don’t pass the beta exam, you’ll need to wait until the final exam is released to the public to try again. Your beta attempt will not count toward the four allowable attempts for the final exam.

You’ll be able to retake the final exam at no cost, and the $300 exam fee will be waived.

9. Is the beta certification exam available in other languages?

The beta exam is available globally in English only.

10. Will I receive section-level feedback for the beta certification exam if I don’t pass?

You will receive a section-level score breakdown once the cut score analysis and rescoring are completed at the end of the beta phase.

11. Where will I take the exam?

Beta testing the exam involves taking the certification exam under live conditions, which means in-person in a test center or proctored online. 

Find a test center near you and read about testing requirements.

12. How long will the credential valid for?

The credential is valid for three years and can be renewed at a 20% discount.

13. Are there training prerequisites or study materials required to take the beta certification exam?

No. There are currently no prerequisites to taking the Advanced Professional WordPress Developer certification exam.

However, we advise reading the exam and training guides, and taking the practice test. The VIP Learn courses will support your preparation.

14. Are special accommodations available for candidates

Yes. Kryterion are set up to handle special accommodations for both test center and online proctored tests. Test-center accommodations need 30 days’ notice to set up. Read more.

15. For the practice test, is there a way to see which questions I got right or wrong?

Yes.

Option 1. If you take the quiz on this site, click on the following links to see your results.

Option 2. If you take the practice test on the Webassessor site:

Click ‘Review My Results’ on the final test page.

Exam Accommodations

The process for requesting special needs assistance varies depending on whether you are taking an Online Proctored Exam (OLP) or a Kryterion Test Center (KTN) exam.

Kryterion Test Center (KTN) Exams

All KTN center accommodation requests should be submitted with a minimum of 30 days’ notice. Make an accommodation request BEFORE you have booked your KTN center exam.

Online Proctored (OLP) Exams

All OLP exam accommodation requests should be submitted with a minimum of 15 days’ advance notice. However, please make an OLP exam accommodation request AFTER you have scheduled your exam.

Testing Requirements

The Advanced Professional WordPress Developer exam is delivered globally at Kryterion’s global test center network as well as online through Kryterion’s online proctoring (OLP) service, Webassessor.

Please review and complete the steps below PRIOR to your scheduled exam. Failure to do so may result in your registration being suspended or canceled and exam fees being forfeited.

Be sure to review WordPress VIP’s Beta Test Taker Terms. Agreement to these terms is required before purchasing or taking the exam.

Test Center Exam Testing Requirements

For the onsite exams delivered at a testing center, review the instructions below to facilitate the check-in process:

• Confirm in Webassessor that your profile has the most current information (e.g., contact information, employer, legal name). Your legal first and last name in your Webassessor account must match the name on your government-issued photo ID. 
  
• Arrive at your selected appointment time at least 15 minutes early.
  
• Bring two forms of identification for verification. One must be a government-issued photo ID listed in the acceptable form of identification below.
  
• Bring your Test Taker Authorization Code provided in your exam session confirmation email. 
  
• Avoid bringing unnecessary personal items with you. There may be limited or no storage available at the testing center. The proctor will ask you to place personal items in a cabinet, locker, or compartment before entering the secure testing area.
• No food or drink is allowed in the testing area.

Online (Remote Proctored) Exam Testing Requirements

You are responsible for meeting system requirements of online proctored exams and having a suitable internet connection. Hardware malfunction, inadequate internet connection or failure to complete the below PRIOR to your scheduled exam session may result in your registration being suspended or canceled. Any exam fees paid may be forfeited.

• You will need a computer with a webcam, and the necessary power adapter, cables and internet connection. Read about the hardware requirements.
  
  
• You will need a second camera in the form of a mobile phone or tablet. Read information on the dual camera setup.
  
  
• You will also need to make sure that required exam software is successfully installed on your device prior to the exam. More on that below.

• You will need to provide a photo ID to the proctor as detailed in the registration process. This data is covered by assessment provider Kryterion’s privacy policy. We encourage you to read this policy.

• Bring one form of government-issued photo identification ready for verification, examples below.

• Testing environment requirements:
  • Be prepared to sit for the entire length of the exam. You cannot take a break or step away from the camera’s view. The exam should take between two to three hours, we’ve set up three hour max time to be on the safe site.
    
    Update (2026-01-07): Test data so far shows most test takers are completing the exam in an hour and a half to two hours.
    
  • Use a quiet, well-lit room to take the exam. 
    
  • Be able to conduct a room scan.
    
  • Advise others that you cannot be disturbed during the exam session. No other persons are allowed in the testing area.
    
  • Remove all items other than your computer from your desk/workspace. This includes all papers, writing instruments, extra devices, etc. 
    
  • Disconnect external computer monitors from your laptop and close all applications.
    
  • Headphones/earbuds are not permitted during the exam.
    
• Your proctor will inform you if drink or food is allowed.

Camera requirements

• You will need to either the inbuilt camera in your laptop, or an external camera pointing directly at you. See this article about camera requirements.
  
• You will also need a second camera in the form of either a mobile phone or tablet. Read more information on the dual camera setup.

Additional software for the certification exam

You will be required to install the Respondus lockdown browser to ensure secure running of the proctored exam. Read more information about the lockdown browser.

Note: The Install Secure Browser button will only be enabled if you are enrolled in an exam in Webassessor

Acceptable for ID verification

For online proctored exams, be prepared to show a government-issued primary identification that includes your name, photograph, and signature. Examples include:

• Government-issued driver’s license
• U.S. Department of State driver’s license
• National/state/country identification card
• Passport
• Passport card
• Military ID
• Alien registration card (e.g., green card, permanent resident visa)

Acceptable forms of secondary identification must include your name and signature. Examples include:

• U.S. Social Security card
• Debit (ATM) card
• Credit card
• School ID

Note: Your legal first and last name in your Webassessor account must match the name on your government-issued photo ID. In case of a mismatch, you will not be allowed to take the exam.