Certification Program

Why should you be NCPDP certified?

The NCPDP Certification Program provides members and qualifying non-members, an opportunity to obtain a distinguished certification based on the ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of implementing NCPDP Standards accurately and effectively.

NCPDP’s Certifications not only allow you to gain the knowledge you need to advance your career, but are designed to help professionals like you, achieve and showcase industry-recognized levels of proficiency and mastery of specific NCPDP standards.

  • Validate your specialized knowledge
  • Increase confidence in your abilities
  • Demonstrate your commitment to your specialty
  • Increase professional opportunities
 

Click here for the NSC-III Certification Directory and here for the NTC Certification Directory to verify who is certified.

 

Current Certification Exams Offered

 
Certification SCRIPT V2017071

The SCRIPT Standard V2023011© exam is available online via Microsoft Forms! The exam will aid in implementing this version of SCRIPT, which CMS will adopt effective January 1, 2028.

The NCPDP SCRIPT V2023011© Certification Exam is based on the use and practice of the named version of the SCRIPT Standard in regulation. This certification exam is composed of 126 questions (multiple choice, multiple selection, and true/false) and must be completed within 150 minutes.

There is a shortened version of the exam, 43 questions, available to those who are already certified in V2017071.

Telecommunication VF6

The NCPDP Telecommunication Standard VF6 Certification Exam is coming soon! The exam will aid in implementing this version of Telecom and is based on the use and practice of the new version of the standard.

This certification is composed of 122 questions (multiple choice, multiple selection, and true/false) and must be completed within 150 minutes (2.5 hours).

 

Eligibility Requirements

Any current NCPDP member in good standing or any "qualifying" non-member* is eligible to take the Certification Exam and become NCPDP Certified.

"Qualifying" non-members are eligible to take the certification exam and become certified. To qualify, non-members must be recommended by an NCPDP member in their organization. Each NCPDP member can have up to 3 "qualifying" non-members registered under their NCPDP member number.

To recommend a non-member in your organization, please submit their name, email, and exam selection here. Once this is complete, your "qualifying" non-member will receive an email with directions for registering online for the exam. Since non-members of NCPDP do not have access to the standards, the referring NCPDP member may need to assist by sharing information to study for the exam. A study guide is available to help each test tester focus on specific areas of the standard.

Certification Exam Fees

The cost per each NCPDP Certification exam for members is $325 and $575 for qualifying non-members. Please be sure to read our cancellation and change exam policies. Refer to Eligibility Requirements to determine if you are a qualifying non-member.

To register for either exam, please click here.

Certification Forms & Documents

Applicant Handbook
NCPDP Exam Applicant Handbook

Documentation of Accommodations
Documentation of Accommodations

Exam Policy
Certification Exam Policy

Request for Accommodations
Request for Accommodations

Non-Disclosure Agreement
Applicant Non-Disclosure Agreement

Certification FAQs
NCPDP Certification FAQ

Telecommunication Exam Preparation Tools

We have made the VF6 of the Telecom Standard implementation guide available for reference when taking the Telecom certification exam, making it easier for you to prepare for the exam. Now, you don’t have to memorize every detail of the standard! However, test takers must be familiar with the implementation guide to find the answers to questions in a timely manner as search functionality is not available.

Telecommunication VF6 and D.0 Comparison
Telecommunication VF6 and D.0 Comparison

Telecommunication Standard VF6 Exam Study Guide
Telecommunication Standard VF6 Exam Sections