Exam Calendar
2026 EXAM CALENDAR
| ACTIVITY | CERTIFICATION CYCLE DATES |
|---|---|
| Online Application System Opens | January 15, 2026**To be notified via email reminder, please link here |
| Candidate Application Submission Period | January 15 - May 31, 2026****Staff review of submitted applications extends beyond applicant deadline. |
| Notification of Acceptance to Sit | January 31 - June 2, 2026 |
| Candidate Registration @ Pearson VUE (for approved candidates only) |
Opens February 17, 2026 (NOTE: The exam is delivered at a traditional, in-person testing center. Pearson VUE has limited seating at in-person testing centers, so candidates should register as early as possible for those spots. See Exam Format for additional information.) |
| Exam Dates (4-hour Certification Exam) | August 1 - September 15, 2026 (Test centers exclude Sundays) |
| Results Sent to Candidates | November, 2026 |
| Certificates Mailed | December, 2026 |
| Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Commences | January 1, 2027 (For details on the ABVLM MOC Program, please link here.) |
