Professional Certification Center (PCC)
Our testing center offers secure, monitored testing for students, employees, and community members. Our mission is to promote student success, serve the community, and excel at administering exams in a secure, high-quality, service-oriented manner.
We adhere to the National College Testing Association (NCTA) (opens in a new window) Professional Standards and Guidelines.
What to expect at PCC:
- Secure, proctored testing environment
- 24/7 video monitoring
- Lockers available for personal items
- Accommodations are available based on current testing environment and operational capabilities
Exams Scheduled Through PCC
- Cost: $25 proctoring fee and a $3.50 processing fee (credit or debit only)
- Register: Register and pay for your exam (link opens in a new window)
- Complete qualifying requirements before you register for exam
Academic and Institutional Exams
PCC proctors exams for students enrolled at other colleges and universities.
After you schedule your exam, ask your instructor to email the exam instructions to ProfessionalTesting@tccd.edu.
Register and pay for your exam (link opens in a new window).
Certification or Professional Licensing
PCC administers selected certification and professional licensing exams.
Before scheduling your exam:
- For written exams sent by mail, call PCC at 817-515-7653 to confirm that we have received your exam
- For other exams, you must provide an approval email from the program director
Available exams:
- Test of English Proficiency (TEP)
- Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD)
- Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)
- Licensed Child Care Administrator (LCCA)
- Licensed Child Placing Agency (LCPA)
- Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN)
Register and pay for your exam (link opens in a new window).
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
PCC is an authorized TCEQ computer-based testing center.
A TCEQ application approval letter is required before scheduling your exam.
Register and pay for your exam (link opens in a new window).
Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
PCC is an authorized TCFP computer-based testing center.
A TCFP eligibility letter is required before scheduling your exam. Bring a printed copy of the letter on your exam day.
Register and pay for your exam (link opens in a new window).
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
PCC is an authorized TCOLE computer-based testing center.
A TCOLE PID number is required before scheduling your exam.
Register and pay for your exam (link opens in a new window).
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
PCC is an authorized NIMS testing center.
A valid NIMS account and a purchased exam are required before scheduling your exam.
Register and pay for your exam (link opens in a new window).
Exams Scheduled Through Testing Providers
Find out how to register for these exams through third-party test providers.
Report to the PCC on your scheduled exam day. Bring required documentation, including a valid driver's license or passport. Please follow vendor instructions.
Pearson VUE
PCC is a Pearson Vue Authorized Testing Center.
Available exams including, but are not limited to, the following:
- Texas Real Estate
- Texas Department of Insurance
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
- Texas Educator Certification Examination Program
Schedule your exam through Pearson Vue (opens in a new window).
Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency or GED
The GED® exam is approved for earning the Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.
Schedule your exam (opens in a new window).
Learn more about the GED®, including how to register and available practice tests and study resources.
Free GED classes are also available through TCC's Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Program.
Looking for a Trusted Testing Partner for Your Organization?
We partner with educational institutions, businesses, and agencies to provide flexible testing services for students, employees, and group cohorts. Contact PCC to discuss or schedule group testing.
Contact
Find information about location, parking, and contacting the PCC.
Updated July 23, 2026