My review is for the Pearson VUE testing center located at ECPI University rather than any program at the college. I visited in July to take my ISC2 CC (Certified in Cybersecurity) exam. I recently started a new remote job that wanted me to obtain this certification.
I arrived over 30 minutes early like the directions I received from Pearson VUE instructed me to. I found parking easily, and the building itself is really nice. The receptionist told me exactly where to go, and I walked through the student lounge and into the library/computer lab.
Mrs. Stephanie is the media specialist who runs the library and testing center. Taking any kind of certification exam is stressful but she was laid back and put me at ease. While I was waiting to be called back and waiting on my exam results, I saw her helping ECPI students on the computers, and she seems very devoted to what she does.
The actual exam is no joke (most IT certifications are difficult), but thankfully I passed it. I don't even want to know the actual score- seeing "Congratulations, you passed" was enough for me. Mrs. Stephanie printed out my result and gave it to me and was very encouraging. This put me at ease because I was definitely nervous, as this was the first standardized test I've taken since I took the SAT in high school, and my first computerized assessment. I can only speak for her and the receptionist, but they put me at ease as an adult learner in a new-to-me field.
This the only Pearson VUE testing center in Charleston, so you need to schedule your exam EARLY. I scheduled my exam in May and the earliest time I could get was July. With that said, if it's an ISC2 exam, you may be thankful for that extra study time- I know I was. I debated driving to Beaufort or Sumter but am glad I opted not to since this site is so much closer to home.
I didn't remove a star for the lack of available testing times, but if you need a certain day, you may have to travel to a different location to test. I'm honestly surprised this is the only testing center in the tri-county area with the number of tech professionals and companies here.
I don't plan to take any other certification exams soon, but if I do, I will certainly book my appointment early and test here. read more