For: Applicants · Last reviewed November 1, 2026

Some PCB exams can be taken on demand online. Check that you have everything you need before you start.

Which exams are online

These exams are offered on demand online: Certified Peer Specialist, Certified Recovery Specialist, Family-Based Therapy and Certified Allied Addiction Practitioner. Counselor, Clinical Supervisor and Prevention exams are not offered online or at regional locations: you schedule them at an approved examination site.

What you need

No exceptions are made, so check every item before you start.

  • A desktop or laptop computer
    No cellphones or tablets.

  • Reliable high-speed internet
    Not a mobile hotspot.

  • A webcam and microphone

  • Google Chrome with the Proctorio extension
    The PCB Online Exam Guide explains how to install it.

  • A private, quiet space
    Free from interruptions for the whole exam.

  • Photo ID
    For example a state ID, driver's license, passport, work ID or college ID.

In-person exams

In-person exams are held at scheduled regional locations across Pennsylvania. See Examinations.