Certification exams for the National Certified Guardian and National Master Guardian designation are administered and conducted by the Center for Guardianship Certification (CGC). The CGC also administers state specific certification/licensing exams in California, Florida, Texas and Oregon.

Prepare for the National Certification Exam

The National Guardianship Association (NGA) offers a Review Course to help you prepare for the examination to become a National Certified Guardian. The course is now being presented in a virtual seminar format offering guardians, conservators and fiduciaries the opportunity to participate in a study program for the national certification exam right at their own desk using a computer and a toll free phone number. The Course is also occasionally offered in a classroom format by state associations affiliated with NGA. See the course schedule for information about availability of those classes and how to register.

Each of the four hour-long modules is focused on a defined topic so participants can register for all four sessions or just those where brush-up training is desired. The overall course is an in-depth review of the NGA National Study Guide and is taught by “Approved Educators” from NGA. The course is not intended to cover state-specific portions of examinations in California, Florida or Texas.

If you want to prepare for the exam without taking a Review Course or if you plan to register for a Review Course at a later time, you can also purchase a study guide without registering for the course. State-specific study guides are also available for California and Florida. NGA does not offer a state-specific study guide for any other state.

Because the exams and review course are run by different organizations, registration involves a two-step process and payment must be made separately to each organization (NGA for a course or study materials and CGC to take the exam.) Registering for NGA's Review Course or ordering study materials does not automatically register you for the exam and vice versa.

About Certification/Licensing Exams Through The CGC

Contact the Center for Guardianship Certification for information on exam registration

Guardians from any state are invited to demonstrate a commitment to quality guardianship by taking the examination to become a National Certified Guardian. The certification program has been developed to measure understanding of guardianship practices in the context of the National Guardianship Association’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. Join a thousand guardians nationwide who are proud to say they have passed the examination and now hold the nationally recognized professional credential of NCG – National Certified Guardian.

In those states that have regulations regarding licensing and certification of guardians, the CGC has also been selected to administer the exams that qualify people to serve within those states. Combined national and state specific exams are offered by the CGC to meet requirements for California licensing, Florida competency, and Oregon and Texas certification.

For detailed information on Certification/Licensing Exams go to the website of the Center for Guardianship Certification or call at 717-238-4689.