Certification Exam
The certification exam is included with training purchased directly from HDI. All learners are provided a 12-week window in which to take the exam.
The certification exam is based on the Certification Standard and is delivered online through the HDI Community Learning Center.
Each exam consists of 65 multiple choice questions and must be completed in 75 minutes. A minimum score of 80 percent is required to pass a certification exam, unless otherwise published. Individuals who achieve the passing score will receive a certificate from HDI acknowledging their accomplishment and a credentialing logo that may be added to signature blocks and business cards.
Our courses are developed from the certification standards and are designed to assist a student in preparing for an HDI certification exam. They reinforce the core concepts of the certification standards and provide skills-building opportunities for the attendees
Exam Weighting
The certification exam is randomly generated from a pool of pre-authorized exam questions. As a result, each certification exam is different. The questions have been classified by the categories of the HDI Standard. The certification exam is designed to test the candidate’s knowledge in each category.
The number of questions presented from each category is based on the certification weighting. When the time available to study prior to taking a certification exam is limited, consider the certification weighting and review the categories with the highest allocations.
The following table represents the weighting for each of the Standard categories within the HDI Support Center Manager certification exam. This information is provided to help you focus as you prepare for the exam.
| The Role of the Support Manager |
5% |
| Strategy and Financial Management |
15% |
| Leadership |
15% |
Support Center Practices
|
15% |
Continual Improvement
|
10% |
Performance Results
|
10% |
Support Center Methodologies and Technologies
|
5% |
Workforce Management
|
10% |
Teamwork and Experience
|
15% |
Exam Extensions
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A 28-day extension is available for an online exam for a fee of $50.
Exam Retakes
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Exam retakes can be purchased for a fee of $99.