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Testing Services

For COMPASS, TEAS or NLN Testing information, please call 706-649-1817 or review the COMPASS information online.

Testing Services administers industry assessments and certification tests, including the Georgia Commercial Pest Exam and Work Ready Certification tests. Any member of the community may test at our facility.

For gap training for WorkKeys assessments, please call 706-649-1822 to schedule a session.

The list below is only a partial list of the assessments we offer. Please contact Testing Services at 706.649.1822 with any questions.

  • ACT Authorized Testing Center
    For more information on ACT assessments, please visit www.act.org/actcenters/overview/testing.html.
  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Tests
  • Bellsouth Employee Assessment
  • Capitol One
    Proctored assessments for Capitol One job applicants.
  • Commercial Pest Exams
    View information from the Georgia Department of Agriculture about the Commercial and Structural Pest Management Tests, or call 800-282-5852 for more information about the exams. For on-line registration, please go to www.gapestexam.com. Please call 706.649.1822 at Columbus Technical College, concerning directions, once you have registered for the test.
  • Dental Hygiene State Board Exam
  • National Certified Proctor Site
    The National Center for Competency Testing recognizes Columbus Technical College as a "National Certified Proctor Site." The fee to proctor exams for other College courses is $25 per test (up to a 2 hour session) during normal Testing Center hours.
  • Online Course Exams for Columbus Technical College Courses
    Contact Ray Mercer Mercer at 706-649-1820 for more information on how to schedule your exam.
  • PreNLN Online Exam
    Call 706-649-1817 to schedule and pay for your PreNLN online exam. Contact your advisor or a staff member in the School of Health Sciences to determine if this exam is a requirement for you.
  • Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
    The TEAS exam is required for students applying for competitive admission to the Practical Nursing program. The TEAS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) has more information about the exam and instructions.
  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Airline Security Assessment
    Please call 1-800-887-1895 for more information or to schedule.
  • Work Ready Certificate Assessments
    For more information on the Georgia Work Ready Program, visit www.gaworkready.org. Call 706-649-1822 or email mshaw@columbustech.edu or eharvill@columbustech.edu for more information or to schedule a Work Ready Certificate assessment.

For more information, please call Testing Services at 706-649-1822 (706-649-1817 for COMPASS, Pre-NLN or TEAS test information).

Last updated: August 12, 2008.