Want to know more about what the WELL AP exam is like? Keep reading to find out more about the exam structure and the content you’ll be expected to know.
The exam is based on the following materials:
- WELL Building Standard, v2 with Q4 2020 addenda
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WELL Certification Guidebook with Q3-Q4 2020 addenda
- Only processes related to WELL v2 are assessed. WELL beta features are not assessable.
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WELL Portfolio Guidebook with Q4 2020 addenda
- Only processes related to WELL v2 are assessed. WELL beta features are not assessable.
The WELL AP exam is a “closed book” exam. However, the exam will include embedded content, which will contain some text and tables from published reference materials. Some application-based or analytical exam questions may require you to refer to this embedded content to test your ability to apply WELL v2 principles. You can find this content in the “Get to know the WELL AP exam” guide. The content will appear as an embedded PDF while taking the exam.
You will be expected to be familiar with the materials above. The exam will assess your abilities at three cognitive levels: Recall, Application and Analysis.
- Recall Questions: These questions assess your ability to recall foundational knowledge from the reference material.
- Application Questions: These questions provide you with a novel problem or scenario to solve, using familiar principles or procedures described in the reference material.
- Analysis Questions: These questions assess your ability to break a problem down into its components to create a solution. You must recognize the different elements of the problem, as well as evaluate the relationship or interactions between these elements.
Additional study materials, tips and tricks can be found here.
Candidates who receive a passing score will become certified WELL APs and can start building their brand and promoting their achievements. New WELL APs should also start to think about the Continuing Education (CE) requirements that they’ll need to fulfill to maintain their credential.