We’re so glad you’re participating in testing the new form of the CIPP/US exam!
Welcome to your first step to becoming IAPP-certified—a chance to open up a whole new world of career opportunities.
But first, the details:
Each year, the IAPP updates exam forms to reflect changes in the industry and to retire older questions. Before we deliver these forms to the broader public, we must collect exam data to verify the new form meets our gold standard through a beta test. You can help us by testing the new CIPP/US exam form and save significantly on your exam fees.
Before you purchase, a couple things to know:
- Your exam must be taken during the beta testing window: July 21–27, 2025.
- Your results will take up to 4 weeks from the end of the beta testing period to become available due to the data analysis required of the beta process.
- To prepare, please reference the ”Testing on or after September 1, 2025” Body of Knowledge and Exam Blueprint available here.
Like all IAPP exams, this beta exam can be taken either at a PearsonVUE testing location—of which there are thousands across the globe—or remotely through a personal computer using OnVUE. Once you purchase your exam, you’ll be directed to PearsonVUE's website to choose your delivery method, location, exam date, and time. Specific date and time availability depends on the location of the test center.
You will have 3 hours to complete the 100 question exam. After question 50 you will be offered a 15-minute break. You will not be able to review questions from the first section once you have started your break.
When you register for your first IAPP certification exam, a certification maintenance fee of $250 is due. This fee will then be due every two years on the anniversary of your first IAPP certification. Already a member? Yet another fabulous benefit of IAPP membership is that your certification maintenance fee is included in your membership dues.