Testing
Many people today are demonstrating that they have the experience and preparation to manage computers and software programs. So consider joining in this process of proving your skills by taking one of the many certification tests offered at the College of Technology. The COT is an approved testing site for many certification areas.
Testing Accommodations - Persons with documented disabilities may request accommodation.
At Montana State University Billings, students may earn credit through alternatives including challenge tests. Several options are available.
Certification Testing Services at the College of Technology
| Exam | Cost |
| ACT Professional Testing | Misc |
| ACT Residual (check testing schedule for availability) | $45 |
| CLEP | $35 (+$72 to CLEP) |
| Compass (first test no charge to MSUB students) | $15 |
| Dantes | $35 (+$70 to Dantes) |
| Proctoring | $35 |
| Prometric | Misc. |
| WorkKeys | |
| School district Paraprofessional WorkKeys testing (a three-test series) | $45 for series |
 Retakes |
$20 each |
| T&I Testing | |
| ICAR, ASE, AWS, EPA, NATE | Misc. |
CLEP & DANTES
Challenge exams such as College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) allow students to study for and “test out of” equivalent college-level courses. Learn which tests satisfy General Education requirements.Students interested in these methods of earning credit for specific college courses can pick up a CLEP or DANTES information sheet at the Library/Testing Center at College of Technology.
ACE, PONSI, Military Credit
Students may have already earned credit through work-site training or government-sponsored workshops or military experience. If students have certificates or other documentation which states that the American Council on Education (ACE) or the National Program on Non-Collegiate Sponsored Instruction (PONSI) assess that training, credit may be available for coursework for which there are equivalencies in the MSU Billings curriculum. Contact Sarah Brockel, Admissions & Records, at 657-1747, for questions about ACE & PONSI equivalencies.
Military credit is assessed from the military transcript. Contact Chris Wilkins at 657-2216 for military credit evaluation.Authorized Prometric Testing Center
Microsoft, A+, Novell, Cisco, J. D. Edwards and many other tests are delivered at MSU Billings COT, which is an Authorized Prometric Testing Center. To take one of the tests, please call the Prometric Client registration office. If you do not have the number, please call (406) 247-3025. Candidates may register via the web at www.2test.com. More information about these tests is available at www.prometric.com
