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Exam Process

A step by step process on how to register and prepare for before and during the exam.

Download the step-by-step registration guide.

Exam Study Guide

OneStream recommends preparing for exams based on a combination of formal training, OneStream Press books, commonly referenced product documentation, and real-world experience. Stay tuned in the future for additional OneStream resources, including:

Customized learning paths
OneStream Press books
ONE Community for collaboration
Exam preparation webinars
Whitepapers
Bulletins
Blogs

Learn More About Training

Each exam will have a Study Guide that outlines a unique set of knowledge, skills, and abilities aligned to domains (aka., sections), exam objectives, and recommended study. The knowledge or skills required to pass the exam were defined through a job task analysis conducted with subject matter experts, and validated through a blueprint survey, which ultimately determined the weighting of each domain and exam objective. Study Guides will outline the recommended courses and product documentation, as well as the sections with percentage of questions in each domain.

Exam Type:	Price in USD:
Lead Architect	$1,000
Administration	$250

Prices are valid for one exam attempt. A second or subsequent exam attempt will cost $300 for the Lead Architect exam and $125 for the Administration exam.

TIP: Attendance in the recommended training does NOT guarantee candidates will successfully pass a OneStream certification exam. The best way to prepare for an exam is by having practical, hands-on, real-world experience.

Download Lead Architect Study Guide Download Administration Study Guide

Ready to Schedule your Exam?

The first time you register for a OneStream exam, you will need to:

Sign into CertMetrics using the CertMetrics chiclet in your OKTA account.
Review your CertMetrics profile and confirm your name matches the name on your legal identification.
Use the ‘Submit Exam Registration Form’ button on the CertMetrics dashboard to register for an exam.
The Certification team will be in contact with you on instructions on how to schedule your exam.
Contact the Certification team if you have questions or issues with the registration process.

TIP: Make sure you have reviewed the OneStream Certification Program Terms and Non-Disclosure Agreement in advance. On the day of the exam, you will be asked by the proctor to pan the room with your webcam, close all running processes, and you must agree to the OneStream Certification Program Terms and NDA before you will be allowed to take the exam.

Exam Information

Requesting Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are granted for candidates with documented disabilities, in coordination with our test delivery provider. Special accommodations will be arranged individually and in advance with the test delivery provider. Accommodations must be requested prior to scheduling each exam.

Contact [email protected]

Technical Support

If you need technical support during your exam, alert your proctor so they can pause your exam and stop the exam clock. Time elapsed for technical support will not be counted as exam time.

Required Equipment

Make sure you have the right tools with you on test day. The items listed below are required. See also Examity Technical Success Tips.

Government-issued IDs. You will show these to the proctor via webcam during authentication.
Computer or laptop.
PC or Mac connected to a power source.
- You must be allowed to download software to this computer.
- You must have a strong internet connection. We recommend a wired internet connection with minimum 5 Mbps download speed & 3 Mbps upload speed.
- You must take these important steps to be sure that your computer or laptop:
- Confirm that your system meets the Technical Requirements for taking this exam will be ready for testing.
- Perform an Examity system requirements check for remote proctoring.
- Verify you can complete this 5-question quiz prior to exam day.
- Use a supported browser: Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. (NOTE: Safari and Internet Explorer are unsupported.)
- Conduct a secure systems browser check and download the Examity secure web browser.
- Turn off your pop up blocker (day of exam – if you may forget on the day of the exam, turn it off now while you are performing checks.)
  - If test-takers have their popup blocker enabled, there could be a delay when launching the exam session. When candidates select Connect to Proctor, that button initiates the screen share application. If that does not launch properly or immediately, it can feel as though the proctor is not available, though they are in the screen share session.
- For best results, test on a non-work computer. There may be security configurations on your work computer that could affect exam performance.
- Webcam.
  - It must be portable enough to scan the room. Your proctor will require a visual inspection of your workspace.
- Microphone.
- Speakers.

Prohibited Equipment

Use of cell phones or tablets is NOT allowed.
Dual monitors are NOT allowed.
Use of headphones is NOT allowed.

Rescheduling or Canceling an Exam

To reschedule or cancel an exam, complete the following steps:

Login to CMS TESTWise using the link provided in the confirmation email that you received after you registered for your exam.
On the dashboard, click Reschedule or Cancel Exam.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

RESCHEDULING/CANCELLATION:

Candidates can reschedule or cancel an exam up to 24 hours before a scheduled exam without a fee/penalty.

Rescheduling or canceling an exam within 24 hours of an existing appointment will result in a $5 late fee (payable the next time you schedule a proctor).

Refunds for cancellations will be credited to the original form of payment. If a voucher was applied, the voucher will be reactivated.

NO-SHOW: There will be no refunds for candidates who do not appear for an exam. Candidates forfeit the exam fee and will pay another exam fee for any future registration.

Exam Protocols

Exams will be online and remotely proctored through video. And, Examity will record the entire testing session for archiving purposes.

Exams will be timed in considering the amount of time it would take to answer all items on an exam.

Exams will have delayed scoring, ensuring that OneStream performs industry standard statistical analyses on all exams to ensure compliance. Once you complete an exam, you will find out if you passed or failed within 2-3 business days. Access your CertMetrics account to review your certification status.

Before you take an exam, you need to have the required equipment and you need to organize your test-taking environment so it complies with stated rules. The proctor will perform an authentication of your identity and verify your test-taking environment before you may start your exam.

Make sure you have prepared your testing environment so that you comply with all exam rules.

You must be alone in the room throughout the test. If you take the exam at your place of work, please book a conference room or an equivalent private space. Do NOT take the exam in a cubicle or your exam may be interrupted by the proctor.
Your webcam, speakers, and microphone must remain on throughout the test. The proctor must be able to hear, see, and speak to you for the duration of the test.
You must have a clear desk and clear workspace. No scrap paper.
You may not wear hoodies, sweatshirts, jackets, neckties, or hats.
The proctor will conduct a room scan via webcam.
You may not leave your seat unless allowed by the proctor.
You may not speak to anyone during the exam, unless you are trying to contact the proctor.
If you are having any issues, contact the proctor. If you can not reach the proctor, use the email or phone number on the Examity web page.

Plan to sign into Examity 15 minutes prior to your scheduled exam appointment. This will allow sufficient time for the proctor to complete the authentication process, as well as assist you with any technical issues.

1. Launch your exam using the appointment URL provided in your confirmation email.

2. On the Examity dashboard click Start Exam.

3. The proctor will walk you through the authentication process. You will be asked to:

- Show your government-issued identification (ID) to verify your identity (Examples include: passport, driver’s license, military ID). ID must:
  - Be original.
  - Be unexpired.
  - Contain a recognizable photograph.
  - Contain a signature.
  - Contain a full name that exactly matches the name on the registration.
  - If the name in your CertMetrics profile does not match the name on your government issued ID, please contact [email protected] immediately to get it updated.
- Show your room, desk, and immediate workspace to ensure exam security.
- Show your task manager or any other application that shows processes currently running on your computer. You will be required to shut down any processes not required to take the exam.
- Once you have completed the authentication process, your proctor will provide you access to the exam.

4. Review the on-screen exam instructions and click Start Exam when you are ready.

5. By clicking Start Exam, you agree to the OneStream Certification Program Terms and Non-Disclosure Agreement. We strongly recommend that you review these terms prior to your exam appointment by clicking on this link.

6. Begin your exam – Good Luck!

Scheduled breaks are not configured for OneStream certification exams. For online exams, you are not permitted to stand up from or leave the view of the camera for any reason, other than a restroom break, for the duration of the exam. If a restroom break is required, contact the proctor directly. If the proctor does not respond to a verbal request, initiate a request through the chat function in the Examity environment.

While taking an exam, you can expect your behavior to be monitored throughout the test-taking period by a OneStream test delivery provider (e.g., Examity proctors). You must complete your own exams without assistance. However, if there is a malfunction with a test computer, report the issue immediately to a test administrator or proctor, and request that they log an incident. Do not ask test delivery providers / proctors questions about exam content or scores, as they will be unable to assist in these matters.

During testing, there will be a built-in timer on the computer screen that will show how much of your testing session remains. Be sure to plan wisely so that all questions can be answered in the allotted time.