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The CEC is a Certified Test Center For:

Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center
provides on-site, on-demand computer-based testing for certification and professional licensure exams. Individuals can choose from nearly one hundred exams including PTCB exam, Cisco®, Citrix ®, CompTIA, Excelsior College, Evaluation Systems CCIS/PAPA, and the GED®.
Among the more requested exams at the CEC so far are the GED®, the Pre-service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA), and exams for Excelsior College. The GED®, or general education diploma, is a critical credential for individuals who did not complete high school. The PAPA exam is the new educator certification required for all undergraduate college students seeking certification to teach in Pennsylvania. Excelsior College is a leader in online and distance learning and is known for its tailored approach to adult learners by recognizing and granting credit for prior learning. 

ETS® Praxis®
 tests measure the knowledge and skills you need to prepare for the classroom. Whether entering a teacher preparation program or seeking your certification, succeeding on these tests moves your journey forward to becoming a qualified educator. Praxis® 
  • Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests measure academic skills in reading, writing and mathematics deemed by teacher educators to be essential for all candidates preparing to be teachers, no matter what content area or grade-level they aspire to teach. 
  •  Praxis®   Subject Assessments measure knowledge of specific subjects that K–12 educators will teach, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills and knowledge. 
  • Praxis® Content Knowledge for Teaching (CKT) Tests : Content Knowledge for Teaching (CKT) tests were developed to measure both types of knowledge. CKT assessment tasks focus on how well you can apply your content knowledge to recognize, understand and respond to the content problems you will encounter in your day-to-day teaching practice.
​PSI® 
Working with over 350 certification testing programs, the cornerstone of our success has been our ability to provide custom solutions to meet our clients’ needs. Too many prominent examination service providers try to fit their next client’s needs into a prefabricated package of services. Our philosophy is to identify the unique features of your program and with expertise across various fields including professional associations, healthcare, IT, finance, veterinary services, construction, and environmental trades, we are equipped with diverse experiences that will help formulate the best solution for your program.

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​We strive to keep a flexible schedule with testing hours in the morning, afternoon and evenings to accommodate the various schedules and busy lives of all candidates. 

Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma (GED, Equivalency Diploma

Changes to Transcript and Diploma Procedures
 In an effort to enhance services for individuals who receive the Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma, the Pennsylvania Department of Education is transferring all of its diploma and transcript processing services to DiplomaSender. Effective October, 1, 2016, all Pennsylvania high school equivalency diplomas and transcripts for the GED test, HiSET exam, as well as those awarded through the 30 College Credit Option, will be handled by DiplomaSender. To request a copy of a transcript, diploma, or letter of verification of high school equivalency, visit www.diplomasender.com