Are there any prerequisites for the certification exams? Which CodeHS courses prepare students for each exam?
There are no specific prerequisites for the exams. However, we recommend that students take the CodeHS courses listed here to prepare for each exam.
Can students take more than one certification exam?
Yes, students can take as many certification exams as they want. A new voucher code will be needed for each exam.
How many times can a student take the exam?
Students can retake the exam as many times as needed, but each time they take it, they’re required to use a voucher. Each voucher code is valid for one exam attempt.
Do I need to purchase vouchers for certification exams?
Yes, each exam attempt requires a purchased voucher. For pricing information, please contact your Customer Success Manager or email sales@codehs.com.
What topics and concepts are covered in each certification exam?
How long is the exam and how many questions does it contain?
Each exam is timed at 90 minutes and contains 45 multiple-choice questions.
Can students take certification exams at home?
Students can take the online certification exam at home or at school after receiving a voucher code from their teacher. For more information, check out the CodeHS Certification Exam Format article.
How do we handle/prevent cheating on the exam?
There are a few ways the CodeHS Team has developed to prevent cheating:
Honor Code: Students will sign an Honor Code before starting the exam.
Focus Mode: When students start the exam, they will not be able to navigate to another CodeHS page. Focus Mode will prevent students from going back to previous exercises, quizzes, and resources on CodeHS during the exam.
Randomly Generated Questions: Exam questions will be randomly generated from a bank of curated programming problems categorized by specific topics and concepts.
Time Limit: Students will have a limited time to complete the exam, which must be done in one sitting.
How can I monitor student progress during the exam?
Teachers can use the Proctor Dashboard tool in the Certifications app to track students' exam progress in real time. The dashboard displays key details, including the student's exam status, progress, start time, end time, and total duration. For more information on this tool, check out our Using the Certifications App article.
What types of reporting will teachers have access to?
Teachers can access various reports that provide insights into student certification exam performance. These reports, available in the Certifications app, include:
Results Summary – Overview of all exam results across all sections.
Topic Summary – Section-wide performance on exam topics.
Topic Reports – Student performance on specific exam topics.
Student Reports – Individual student exam results and topic breakdown.
For more details, check out the Using the Certifications App article.
When are exam results released?
Exam results will be shared within 36 hours of completing the exam on school days.
What are the passing scores for certification exams?
The passing score is 60% for all certification exams except Java, which has a 50% passing score.
What do students receive after they complete and pass the exam?
After passing a certification exam, students will receive a congratulations email including their downloadable certificate! They can also access a detailed report on their exam performance on the Certifications page in their account. For more information, check out the For Students: Accessing Certificates of Achievement for Certification Exams article.
Do certification vouchers our school or district purchased expire?
Yes, vouchers purchased expire at the end of the contract term and do not roll over between school years.
Do certifications earned by students expire?
Yes, if a student earned a credential, that certificate expires after 10 years.
Can adults take this exam?
Yes, adults in the workforce may take any CodeHS certification.
Are accommodations offered for certification exams?
Yes, certification test accommodations may be made available for students who receive testing accommodations from their school or students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan. You can find more information about this here.
Are CodeHS certifications industry-recognized, and do they count toward CTE credentials?
Yes, CodeHS certifications are approved by several state education departments and may be recognized for state CTE credit depending on the state. See the full list of approved certifications and states here.
What is the certification testing environment like?
Teachers have the opportunity to explore Demo Certifications to access the testing environment and try out accessibility features before exam day. You can learn more about how to unlock a Demo Certification here.
Interested in bringing CodeHS Certifications to your school? Request a quote or contact our team at sales@codehs.com to learn how.