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Dates & Results

Key dates.

Exam windows, registration periods and CME deadlines.

Certification and CDQ Exam windows are confirmed with Pearson about a year ahead. Appointment scheduling opens roughly three months before each window. CME submissions are due June 1 at the end of each two-year cycle.

Upcoming

DateTypeWhat
Nov 9, 2026 – Feb 6, 2027Scheduling periodExam scheduling opens (Feb 2027 exams)
Register and book the February 9–13, 2027 Certification and CDQ Exams Details →
Feb 9 – 13, 2027Certification & CDQ ExamsCertification & CDQ Exam window
Register and book your exam Nov 9, 2026 – Feb 6, 2027 Details →
Mar 1 – Jun 2, 2027Scheduling periodExam scheduling opens (June 2027 exams)
Register and book the June 1–5, 2027 Certification and CDQ Exams Details →
Jun 1, 2027CME submissions dueCME submissions due
For CAAs whose cycle ends in 2027 Details →
Jun 1 – 5, 2027Certification & CDQ ExamsCertification & CDQ Exam window
Register and book your exam Mar 1 – Jun 2, 2027 Details →
Jul 5 – Oct 6, 2027Scheduling periodExam scheduling opens (Oct 2027 exam)
Register and book the October 5–9, 2027 Certification Exam Details →
Oct 5 – 9, 2027Certification ExamCertification Exam window
Register and book your exam Jul 5 – Oct 6, 2027 Details →
Jun 1, 2028CME submissions dueCME submissions due
For CAAs whose cycle ends in 2028 Details →
Jun 1, 2029CME submissions dueCME submissions due
For CAAs whose cycle ends in 2029 Details →
Jun 1, 2030CME submissions dueCME submissions due
For CAAs whose cycle ends in 2030 Details →

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