How does the Certified by Uxcel exam work?

Learn how the Certified by Uxcel exam is structured, including question counts, time limits, and passing scores for each tier, and what happens during the certification assessment.

Written By Helen Shevchuk

Last updated About 15 hours ago

What is the Certified by Uxcel exam?

The Certified by Uxcel exam is a role-based or skill-based assessment. It evaluates your practical knowledge and understanding of key concepts within a specific discipline.

Each certification focuses on a specific tier and discipline:

  • Foundational

  • Professional

  • Speciality

Disciplines include UX design, product management, Figma, and other digital product areas.

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Exams use camera and microphone-based proctoring to help ensure exam integrity. You'll be asked to allow camera and microphone access and keep your camera on for the duration of the exam.


What does the exam include?

Exam length and time depend on your certification tier:

Tier

Questions

Time limit

Foundational

65

55 minutes

Professional

80

80 minutes

Speciality

80

85 minutes

The exam includes:

  • scenario-based questions

  • knowledge validation questions

  • practical concept evaluation

Questions assess both theoretical understanding and real-world decision making. The timer starts as soon as you begin the exam.

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What score is required to pass?

To pass, you need a score of 70% or higher. This passing score is the same across all three tiers.

Difficulty comes from two things:

  • the exam's question mix

  • the tier's difficulty calibration

It does not come from a higher passing bar.

If you reach the required score, your certification is issued automatically. It will appear in your profile certificates section, where you can download or share it.

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How many attempts do I have?

Each purchase gives you one exam attempt.

If you don't pass:

  • you can retake the exam immediately, with no waiting period

  • the retake costs 50% of the original exam price

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What happens after completing the exam?

After you submit the exam:

  • your results are calculated automatically

  • you'll see whether you passed

  • if successful, your certification credential is issued

Your certification is added to your profile, where it can be shared or downloaded.


If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at certified@uxcel.com.