What are the differences between the paper/pencil exam format and the computer-based exam format?
Paper/pencil Exam Format Computer-based Exam Format Registration Fee • CSCS • NSCA-CPT Registration Procedure • Online • Fax (paper form) • Mail (paper form) • Online only Transfer Policies • $100 (USD) to transfer an exam date and/or location • $100 (USD) to transfer from one certification exam to the other certification exam for the same date and location • $125 (USD) to transfer from one certification exam to the other certification exam AND transfer exam date and/or location • Must complete the transfer form at least SEVEN business days before the exam date • No limit on number of transfers • CANNOT transfer from a paper/pencil exam to a computer-based exam • Only ONE transfer is allowed • $100 (USD) to transfer an exam date and/or location • Transfer must be to a date within the original 120-day window • Must request a transfer at least SEVEN business days before the exam date • Transferring from one certification exam to the other certification exam is NOT permitted • CANNOT tran