Testing Center
Services Offered
You must bring an unexpired government-issued photo ID with you to each test session.
- Accuplacer (Math, Reading, Writing, Writeplacer)
- Admissions Testing
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
- CLEP
- Credentia
- Distant Learner Proctored Testing
- GED Testing
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
- National Testing Network (NTN)
- Online College Proctored Testing
- Pearson VUE
- Proctored Testing for students, non-students, communities, businesses and industry
- Prometric
- ProV
- TEAS-VII
Testing Center Remote Services
WABO - Welding Testing
- Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO)
- Contact Rick Geist, Welding Faculty: (425) 235-2341 or rgeist@rtc.edu
Resources
Next Generation (NG) Accuplacer
The Next Generation (NG) Accuplacer test is an untimed computer-based placement test that measures your skills in Reading, Writing and Mathematics. The NG Accuplacer test includes reading comprehension, sentence skills, arithmetic, elementary algebra, college-level mathematics and the writing test.
- How do I register and schedule an appointment?
- For more information contact Renton Technical College Testing Center at 425-235-6689 or by email: testingcenter@rtc.edu.
- Cost for the exam
- $25 for Reading, Writing and Mathematics or $10 per test.
- General Education Course Score Placement Recommendation Guide
- Click here to take a practice test
You also can use your high school record or transcript for math placement, up to 3 years after graduation. Talk to an advisor today.
Apprenticeship/LOCAL 32 Plumbers & Pipefitters/Seattle Area Pipe Trades/Union
Math Accuplacer Placement Exams are available at Renton Technical College Testing Center for five programs, Apprenticeship, LOCAL 32, Seattle Area Pipe Trades, and Union:
- Commercial Plumbers
- Residential Plumbers
- Steamfitters
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)/Refrigeration Mechanics
- Marine Pipefitters
Contact RTC Testing Center by email or phone (425-235-6689).
Math and English Accuplacer Placement Exams are available at Renton Technical College Testing Center for Boeing Apprenticeship Programs.
Contact RTC Testing Center by email or phone (425-235-6689).
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) / Certiport Certifications
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) / Certiport is an industry-recognized certification program that validates skills in Microsoft Office applications.
- Exams are available for Microsoft Office Specialist / Certiport Certifications such as Word, EXCEL, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Exam versions are through Microsoft Office Specialist - Microsoft 365 Apps
- A $40 proctor fee
- Contact testingcenter@rtc.edu for test dates, to schedule an appointment, and proctor fee information
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
ASE is an independent, non-profit organization, and since 1972 have worked to improve
the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and certifying repair and service
professionals. Auto technicians and other professionals who want to become ASE certified
can take one or more of ASE’s 40+ exams. The exams are grouped into specialties such
as automobile, medium/heavy truck, truck equipment, school bus, collision repair,
and more.
- For more information, visit the ASE website.
- You must register with ASE and provide payment of tests to obtain your ASE identification number.
- Please schedule your exam by visiting the ASE registration website.
DIRECTED SELF-PLACEMENT
- Who is this Directed Self Placement Survey(s) for?
- The English and or Math Directed Self Placement Survey(s) are for Renton Technical College students only.
You also can use your high school record or transcript for math placement, up to 3 years after graduation. Talk to an advisor today.
GED® General Educational Development
- Who is this exam for?
- Anyone wanting to take any combination of GED exams.
- The four GED exams required to earn a GED Certificate are Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
- Cost of the exam:
- $36 per exam or $144 for all four exams. Registration is online.
- How do I register?
- Go to www.GED.com or phone the GED Call Center at 877-392-6433.
- Registration must occur 24 hours prior to taking an exam.
- To request a copy of your GED certificate, click here.
National Testing Network
National Testing Network contracts with public safety departments across the country to provide professional test administration services. Professional tests that are available to take at RTC Testing Center are Emergency Communications, EMT, Firefighter, Juvenile Corrections, Law Enforcement, and Transit Operator.
To sign up, go to https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com
Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE delivers certification and licensure exams for leading organizations in virtually every industry.
- Exam Registration is done through Pearson VUE’s website and your test provider
- Payment must be made online at the time of scheduling
- Select Renton Technical College Testing Center to schedule and then select day and time
- Find your exam here
GIAC Certifications - Global Information Assurance Certification
Sign up to take a GIAC cybersecurity certification test at RTC Testing Center.
RTC Testing Center offers spacious booths with extra table space.
Register for GIAC and select Renton Technical College Testing Center.
Proctoring Services
- Proctoring Services are for:
- Students, Non-Students, Distant Learning, Mckissock, and General Public.
- Exams may be online, computerized, web-based, or paper/pencil.
- Cost of the exam:
- A $40 proctor fee.
- How do I sign up?
- Email TestingCenter@RTC.edu
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS VII)
This 4-hour computerized test is designed to measure specific skills in Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage for Nursing programs.
Exam results are immediately available once the exam is completed.
- How to register and schedule a TEAS exam?
- Create an account and schedule an exam at www.atitesting.com.
- Cost of the exam
- $127
- Exam schedule
- In-Person TEAS Testing: Monday – Thursday at 9 a.m.
- For more information contact Renton Technical College Testing Center at 425-235-6689 or by email at testingcenter@rtc.edu.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
CLEP exams are administered year-round on a flexible schedule. Exams cost only $97 plus a $40 Renton Technical College Test Center proctoring fee.
- Create an account at www.collegeboard.org/clep and pay for the exam(s) needed
- Then contact Renton Technical College Testing Center at TestingCenter@rtc.edu to schedule your exam and for additional CLEP testing instructions
Credentia Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Exams
RTC Testing Center offers private rooms, quiet spaces, to take Credentia exams for
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exams.
If you need a private room and quiet space to take Credentia exams with Credentia
remote services and need assistance with remote logins, contact the RTC Testing Center.
There is a $40 proctor fee paid to RTC Cashiering at (425) 235-2352 to reserve a private room and for remote login assistance.
WGU – Western Governors University – Online College
WGU Washington is an online, competency-based university designed to expand access to higher education for Washington residents. In 2011, the Washington State Legislature created WGU Washington in partnership with nationally recognized Western Governors University.
Renton Technical College Testing Center offers a quiet, professional testing setting for WGU students testing.
When registering for WGU computer-based exams, select Renton Technical College Testing Center to test at, for a great in-person testing experience.
CONTACT US
Building J, Room 218
3000 NE 4th St.,
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-6689
testingcenter@rtc.edu
Hours
- Monday - Friday, by appointment only
All personal items such as electronics, phone, food and drink must be stored in the lockers provided, outside of the Testing Center.
Parking is free in unmarked stalls.
Children are not permitted into the Testing Center. Please arrange for childcare.
Animals/pets are not permitted into the Testing Center unless they are a Service Animal. View RTC's Service Animal policy.