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The ATA Chronicle offers articles from colleagues who have taken and passed the exam.
Am I Ready for the Exam?
Why does ATA’s certification exam have such a low pass rate? Readers of The ATA Chronicle tend to be a savvy bunch when it comes…
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Ergonomics for ATA's Certification Exam: Unspoken Advice with Untold Benefits
Shortly after I took the computerized version of ATA’s certification exam in 2017, I received an e-mail from one of the proctors—whom I had thanked…
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ATA’s Certification Exam Preparation Workshop in Boston
Training has always been an important part of ATA’s mission. Organizers wanted to see if a full-day workshop led by graders of ATA’s Certification Program could successfully benefit both exam candidates and the program.
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How is the Exam Graded?
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Certification Handbook
Get an overview of what to expect before, during, and after taking the ATA Certification Exam.