Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Effective October 29th, 2015, Proctored Based exams will be delivered via GAQM's Online Proctored Testing Services via ProctorU. GAQM certification exams will no longer be available via Perason Vue Testing Centers

ProctorU is a GAQM's Global Test Delivery Provider for providing Online Proctoring Services for GAQM Certification Exams, ProctorU Online Proctoring service provides a credible, secure and convenient testing option for Test Takers. With ProctorU you can book your exam and take it at any time and place convenient to you. Do you prefer your kitchen table, home desk or your office work space? Day time or at night? It is up to you!

Online Proctoring - Observing test takers online using webcams.

All Proctored Based Exams except Non-Proctored (Open Book) Certification exams are delivered via ProctorU.

1. The non-prcotred Exam's can be taken anywhere and anytime, you only need an Internet Connectivity and a Browser

2. An "open book exam" is a test that allows you to bring the text or material you have been studying.

1. Environment: the place from where you will take the exam should be empty, silent and well lit.
2. Behavior: your eyes should be focused on your computer screen at all times.
3. Hardware: the configuration should be set solely to enable you to take the exam.

ProctorU recommends that all candidates create their account at least 3 days prior to scheduling their testing appointment. For additional information on the registration/scheduling process, please visit: ProctorU

No, test fees are set by GAQM and will remain the same

ProctorU Exam Vouchers/Access Key can be purchased through the GAQM Voucher Store effective from October 29, 2015 at Voucherstore

Yes. Because GAQM sets the testing requirements for its exams, the requirements at ProctorU will continue to be the same.

All records and testing history are the property of GAQM, and this information will remain with GAQM. Likewise, all new records created through ProctorU testing will be forwarded to GAQM for processing and storage. See your information in the GAQM website via candidate-login

Retakes are not allowed after the successful completion of a test. A test result found to be in violation of the retake policy will not be processed, which will result in no credit awarded for the test taken.

GAQM certification tests adhere to the industry standard for high-stakes certification tests, which includes the protection of all test content. As a certifying body, we go to great lengths to protect the integrity of the items in our item pool. GAQM does not provide exam items in any other format than a proctored environment.

1. The non-proctored Exam's can be taken anywhere and anytime, you only need an Internet Connectivity and a Browser

2. An "open book exam" is a test that allows you to bring the text or material you have been studying.

3. An Exam link is sent to candidate's profile once the exam is scheduled

4. To schedule a non-proctored exam, kindly send an email to candidate.registrations@gaqm.org.uk

GAQM reserves the right to take action against any individual involved in fraudulent activities, including, but not limited to, fraudulent use of vouchers or promotional codes, reselling exam discounts and vouchers, cheating on an exam (including, but not limited to, creating, using, or distributing test dumps), alteration of score reports, alteration of completion certificates, violation of exam retake policies, or other activities deemed fraudulent by GAQM.