Will a member be required to pay the annual membership fee if their certifications are revoked and retired?
The annual membership fee is subject to a minimum of one active certification earned by a member. Note: In a situation where a member loses his ECE certification due to revocation, but still holds a NON ECE relevant certification, his annual membership fee will be USD 20 in the next and subsequent membership maintenance fee cycle.
Can the exam material include content not covered in the training or learning material?
Yes, the exam material can include content that may not be covered in official training or courseware. EC-Council’s official courseware and training material are developed independently of exam content because the exams are intended to assess relevant skills and knowledge, not the effectiveness of training materials. Candidates are encouraged to refer to the exam blueprints […]
Will the changes in exam content be updated in the learning material?
Although EC-Council attempts to align training and exam availability, the associated training materials may or may not be revised. Depending on the scope of changes introduced in the exams, these updates may or may not align when incorporated into the exam. Note: EC-Council does not review study materials developed by third parties and is not responsible […]
Will a member be automatically recertified for the next certification cycle (3 years) if they pay the annual membership fee?
No, Recertification is subject to fulfilling the criteria under the ECE policy AND the payment of the annual membership fee as listed at https://cert.eccouncil.org/ece-policy.html
Will the exams change or be updated over time? Will a candidate be notified of updates to an exam?
If the proposed content includes new objectives that cover new skills or knowledge that subject-matter experts believe is necessary to demonstrate competence, a new exam blueprint will be released to the test takers. This may or may not lead to the release of a new exam. The exam details page is updated in this case. […]
What is the role of a “proctor” during the exam?
Proctors are required for all EC-Council exams. These proctors are trained representatives authorized by EC-Council to help administer tests and report any incidents or events recorded during test sessions. The proctors are governed by the proctor agreement and are committed to ensuring that the test experience is fair and valid for all test takers. Note: […]
What are the steps to register for the exam?
Upon successful registration, the candidate will receive an account activation link via email. An active exam voucher is necessary to register for the exam. The registration guide will be sent to candidates along with their exam vouchers.
Will a member be requested to pay multiple annual membership fees, if he owns more than one account in Aspen?
Certified members should not hold multiple Aspen accounts. Should this not be the case, you are advised to merge your Aspen account. This can be done by writing to us at [email protected]
Where can a candidate register for the exam?
The candidate can register for the exam at https://www.eccexam.com/
If a member has more than one EC-Council certification; do they need to pay per certification?
Membership fees are charged by membership and not by number of certifications held; the member will pay a single membership fee as indicated in the member’s Aspen account.