USM Exam

The exam consists of 40 multiple choice questions and is taken online. Participants are successful if they have answered at least 26 questions correctly.

You can take the exam in Dutch or in English via online open registration exams or via in-house exams.

Students at universities of applied sciences who have included USM in their curriculum can take the exam in consultation with their college.

Please contact your USM trainer or use the contact form to discuss options.

Inform-IT is the designated exam organization for USM exams. You can take the exam via online open registration exams or via in-house exams.

The exam consists of 40 multiple choice questions and is taken online. Participants are successful if they have answered at least 26 questions correctly. Participants must identify themselves to the supervisor and have 1 hour for the exam. Tools or books are not allowed during the exam.

For questions about exams, use the contact form.

Result and certificate

Participants immediately the result of the exam, and if successful they get a certificate within a few days. The results are not open to discussion. The participant receives a detailed report with regard to the scores in the various question categories, as described in the Syllabus. Successful candidates are listed in the USM register, provided they give their permission.

Preparation

You can prepare for an exam with training or with self-study. Prior participation in training is not mandatory. You can also check the Syllabus for requirements.

Dates and location

You can take the exam in Dutch or in English via online open registration exams or via in-house exams. Please contact your USM trainer or use the contact form to discuss options.

The cost of the USM Foundation exam is €150 ex VAT.