How It Works & FAQ

How It Works

1. Register Online

Level 1 >

Level 2 >

Level 3 >

2. Complete Technician Confirmation Form

The Primary Training Contact for your company fills out the Technician Confirmation Form.

3. Confirmation Email Sent

A confirmation email is sent to your email with course access instructions.

4. Complete Training Modules

Complete and pass all of your training modules for your level.

5. Exam

Take the exam.

6. Receive Certificate

Upon passing your exam, you will receive your certificate.*

*Level 1: your supervisor will authenticate your exam results.

FAQs

Enrollment Questions

Is there any way to help sign up multiple technicians other than through a credit card?

Is PayPal the only form of payment accepted?

When does the certification expire and how often do I renew?

Qualification Questions

What are the requirements to qualify for each level?

Do the requirements for additional safety and electrical training need to come from PEARL?

Do I need to provide confirmation that I have the education, experience, safety and electrical training, required to enroll in each Certification Level?

Online Training Questions

Do I need to pass every course in the preparation training?

Exam Questions

When are Level 2 and Level 3 in-person exams administered?

Do I need to register to take the Level 2 or Level 3 exam at the PEARL Conference?

How are Level 1 exams taken and administered?

Upon completing the required coursework, a mutually agreed upon time is established. The online exam will then be loaded into the candidate’s TTG/PEARL LMS. It will appear as a course. The exam consists of 50 questions, and once entered, the candidate will have 120 minutes to complete it. This is non-proctored. The PEARL Code of Ethics applies. No notes are allowed. A regular calculator is permitted. If a passing grade is obtained, a certificate will be issued. If the candidate does not receive a passing grade, a total of three attempts is permitted. It is strongly suggested that the candidate reschedule the exam and review the coursework before retaking the exam.

How is the Level 2 and Level 3 in-person exams administered and what do I need to bring?

The Level 2 and Level 3 exams are administered online. You will need the following:

Essential items to bring:

A laptop with a camera and microphone for testing.
Legal identification.
Writing utensils (pencils or pens).
Optional standard calculator (no scientific calculators are not allowed).
Cell phones must be turned off and stored during the exam.

Additional information:

Please ensure your arrival in time to complete the testing by the designated time window.
Proctoring will be conducted in-person. Zoom proctoring may be used.
All testing will be executed via your laptop. WiFi connectivity will be provided at the venue.
Any notes or scratch paper used during the test will be collected upon completion.

Primary Training Contact (PTC)

I am a PTC for my PEARL Accredited Company, what is required of me?

The PTC acts as a liaison between PEARL and the technician. The PTC is responsible for:

Confirming that the Technician Candidate meets all the criteria required to enter the program for each specific level. This includes completing the Confirmation Form shown in Step 2.
Keeping track of each technician’s progress and help coordinate arrangements for the final exams.
Annual verification of technician’s continued employment at your PEARL Accredited Company.

Lastly, the PTC may be asked to be a Proctor for Exams administered via Zoom.