How to find and use your exam activation code [HC-1576]

content/Education and Kits/Certification/Take-an-Arduino-Certification-exam.md

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+title: "Take an Arduino Certification exam"
+id: 4405108078354
+---
+
+Arduino Certification is an online exam that provides official certification on your knowledge of Arduino-related electronics, programming, and physical computing. Learn how to purchase and take the exam. Learn how to purchase, activate, and start your exam.
+
+---
+
+## Purchase an exam activation code
+
+To attempt the exam, you need an exam activation code.
+
+Exam codes can be purchased individually or as part of a bundle:
+
+* [Purchase an individual exam code](https://digital-store.arduino.cc/certification/purchase/exam-type).
+* Purchase a certification bundle that includes an activation code:
+  * [Arduino Certification Bundle](https://store.arduino.cc/products/arduino-fundamentals-bundle), which includes an activation code for the **Arduino Certification exam** along with the Arduino Starter Kit.
+  * [Arduino Junior Certification Bundle](https://store.arduino.cc/products/junior-certification-bundle), which includes an activation code for the **Junior Certification exam** along with the Arduino Student Kit.
+
+## Find your exam activation code
+
+**If you purchased an individual exam code:**
+
+* After purchasing, you will receive an email with the subject "Thank you for purchasing Arduino Certification!". This email will contain your exam activation code.
+* If you cannot find the email, follow these steps:
+
+  1. Make sure you’re checking the correct email inbox.
+  2. Check your spam folder.
+  3. [Contact us](https://www.arduino.cc/en/contact-us/) for further assistance.
+
+**If you purchased a certification bundle:**
+
+* The exam activation code is inside an envelope included in the product packaging.
+
+## Start the exam
+
+To activate your certification code and start the exam, follow these steps:
+
+1. Go to [certifications.arduino.cc](https://certifications.arduino.cc/) and select the exam you wish to start.
+
+1. Select your preferred exam language.
+
+    ![Dialog for picking exam language](img/exam_language.png)
+
+1. Enter your exam activation code.
+
+    ![Dialog for entering exam activation code](img/exam_certification_code.png)
+
+1. Fill in your first and last name in the dedicated fields. Check the two checkmark boxes to agree to the terms.
+
+    ![Dialog for entering your name](img/name_dialog.png)
+
+1. Now you're ready to start your exam!
+
+    ![Dialog for starting the exam](img/start_exam.png)
+
+---
+
+## Further reading
+
+* [Arduino Blog – Arduino Certification explained](https://blog.arduino.cc/2021/11/12/arduino-certification-explained/)
+* [Arduino Certification FAQ](https://content.arduino.cc/assets/ACP%20FAQ.pdf)