Official AKC PGC Application

Official AKC® PGC Application

The American Kennel Club Professional Grooming Credential Exam
Important Information:

Note: Exam participants must download and install ROSALYN proctoring software onto a system with web camera to gain access to the AKC® Professional Grooming Credential Exam. Candidates will receive a link to download software via email with instructions.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
E-mail*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Optional Information:

Note: Information related to race, age, and gender is optional and is requested only to assist in complying with general guidelines pertaining to equal opportunity. Such data will be used only in statistical summaries and in no way will affect your test results.
Race

WhiteAsianAfrican AmericanHispanicMiddle EasternNative AmericanNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderMulti-Racial
Gender

FemaleMaleNon-BinaryTransOther
Age

Under 2121-2425-2930-3940-4950 or over
Reason to Test

Personal AchievementEmployer RecommendationEmployer RequirementSchool RequirementOther
How did you learn about this Exam

SchoolColleagueNDGAA or AKCSocial MediaConferenceInternet Search

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AKC PGC Examination FeeNon-refundable application and exam fee. Test your system before purchase.

$179.00

Credit Card Details
First Name	Last Name
Credit Card Number	Security Code
Card Expiration

Billing Adress*

Use the address above.I want to specify a different billing address.
Billing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Pathway Eligibility*

Pathway #1 - Work ExperiencePathway #2 - Education ExperiencePathway #3 - Relevant Experience
Eligibility Statement: Verifiable Work Experience

I have 6 months of verifiable* work experience in the grooming field within the last 18 months.*Examples of verifiable work experience may include: Paystub,  W-2 , Business or occupational license. This field cannot be left blank. Please DO NOT provide any documents with your SSN visible.
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Work Reference #1

First NameLast Name
Work Reference Email #1
example@example.com
Work Reference #2

First NameLast Name
Work Reference Email #2
example@example.com
Eligibility Statement: Verifiable Education Experience

I have taken a minimum of 25 hours of education and 120 hours of hands-on experience within the last five years within the grooming field.Examples of verifiable* education may include any combination of: Grooming School, Community College Program, Online/virtual education seminar, In-person at a trade show conference or Certification through a recognized practical certification body (AKC, NDGAA, etc.) *verification examples: Badge scan, receipt/proof of purchase, attendance certificate. This field cannot be left blank.
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Education Reference Name

First NameLast Name
Education Reference Email
example@example.com
Eligibility Statement: Verifiable Relevant Experience
Examples of 240 hours of verifiable* relevant experience may include any combination of: Dog/cat grooming competition history (placements and wins), Dog/cat show experience: Handler, Handler's assistant, breeder (include relevant details), Relevant experience within other animal profession (work experience and responsibilities), Published content in industry publication (include copy of publication or source link, etc.), Speaker, Educator, or Contest Judge at industry events (include source that allows verification) *verification examples: Badge scan, receipt/proof of purchase, attendance certificate. This field cannot be left blank.
Candidate "Hands-on-Dogs" Statement*

I attest to the fact that I have worked a minimum of 180 hours with dogs in a Grooming Salon setting or similar environment.
Candidate Reputation Statement*

I attest to uphold the PGC Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as published in the candidate handbook.
Candidate Handbook Statement*

I have read the Handbook for Candidates and understand I am responsible for knowing its contents. I certify that the information given in this Application is in accordance with the Handbook for Candidates instructions and is accurate, correct, and complete. I understand that my eligibility for this examination may be verified through the certifying organization.
Candidate Proctoring Statement*

The Rosalyn remote exam proctoring service is designed to detect, prevent, and deter cheating on exams given to you, the test-taker. The Service uses a human-in-the-loop methodology, with a “Human Proctor”. The “Human Proctor” is the human designated by the Test Provider that shall oversee your exam and may take actions with respect to you and your behavior during the exam. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, sending messages to you during the exam, pausing and resuming the exam while you rectify an alert situation, ejecting you from the exam, or otherwise proctoring or monitoring your taking of an exam.
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Official AKC® PGC Application

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