PTC

What PTC does

Professional Testing Corporation (PTC) is a privately held, New York-based credentialing services firm founded in 1983 by Sallyann Henry, a recognized pioneer of the credentialing industry. The company develops, administers, scores, and reports on professional certification and licensure examinations on behalf of nonprofit certification boards, licensing bodies, and professional associations across healthcare credentials (midwifery, marriage and family therapy, care management, movement disorders, life care planning) and specialty fields (pet grooming). PTC operates with a close-knit staff of 11-50 employees, has operated continuously for over 40 years, and is currently led by President Vicki Gremelsbacker following the March 2025 retirement of long-serving VP Sherry Frier.

PTC's offering spans the full credentialing lifecycle across five integrated service lines: Exam Development (job task analysis, item writing, examination assembly, and criterion-referenced standard setting); Test Administration (computer-based and internet-based testing delivered through Prometric's global network of 700+ centers in 180+ countries and via live remote proctoring); Accreditation & Psychometric Consulting (NCCA, ANAB, ABSNC support); Scoring & Reporting (item analysis, reliability studies, post-exam reports); and Survey Development & Processing. The technology stack centers on the Prometric-distributed CBT infrastructure, PTC's proprietary Online Testing System for practice exams and self-serve delivery, statistical/psychometric platforms for item analysis and scoring, and a Digital Badges product (BadgeCert integration, launched March 2023) for verifiable credential distribution.

PTC generates revenue primarily through professional services contracts with certification organizations covering exam development, administration, scoring, and reporting, with supplementary transactional fees paid by candidates ($65 standard / $100 expedited score transfers to state licensing boards, duplicate score reports) and online practice test purchases. Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise relationships with certification boards, supported by membership and conference presence in credentialing bodies (ICE, CLEAR, ATP, NCCA, Performance Testing Council), content marketing via the "Word Play" psychometric blog, and referral-driven growth from multi-decade clients, several of which have worked with PTC across the firm's entire 40+ year history.

Name

PTC

Legal name

Professional Testing Corporation

Website

https://ptcny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Professional Testing Corporation (PTC) is a privately held, New York-based credentialing services firm that develops, administers, scores, and reports on professional certification and licensure examinations for nonprofit certification boards, licensing bodies, and associations across healthcare, therapy, and specialty fields.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Certification & Licensure Testing Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Certification & Licensing Exam Management Platforms (EDAFADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

National/State Examination Boards & Testing Agencies (EDADAFAA), Skills & Job-Specific Competency Testing (Hard Skills) (BPACAMAD)

Keywords

• Certification testing services
• Licensure examination services
• Psychometric consulting
• Credentialing program management
• Exam development services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Certification Testing Services: PTC provides comprehensive certification and licensure testing services to professional organizations. Revenue is generated through examination development, administration, scoring, and reporting services for certification boards and licensing organizations.
2. Score Transfer and Duplicate Reports: Fees charged for transferring examination scores to state licensing boards and issuing duplicate score reports. Fees range from $65 for standard service to $100 for expedited service.
3. Digital Badge Services: PTC offers digital badge setup and maintenance services for credentialing organizations, including customizable verification, e-certificates, and ongoing badge management.
4. Online Practice Tests: Candidates can purchase online practice tests for exam preparation. Each purchase allows one attempt with instant scoring and content area performance feedback.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Professional Testing Corporation provides end-to-end certification and licensure testing services to professional certification organizations, licensing boards, and associations. Its offerings span the full credentialing lifecycle — test development (job task analysis, item writing, examination assembly, standard setting), test administration through Prometric's global network, psychometric and accreditation consulting (NCCA, ANAB, ABSNC), scoring and reporting, survey development, and digital credentials via BadgeCert.

Product overview

Professional Testing Corporation (PTC) provides a comprehensive suite of certification and licensure services rather than a single product. The core offerings include Exam Development Services (strategic planning, job task analysis, item writing, examination assembly, and standard setting), Test Administration Services (computer-based testing via Prometric network and live remote proctoring), Accreditation & Psychometric Consulting, Scoring & Reporting, and Survey Development & Processing. Additional products include the PTC Online Testing System for practice tests and Digital Badges for credential verification. These services work together to support the full credentialing lifecycle from exam development through delivery, scoring, and ongoing certification management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exam Development Services Comprehensive test development including strategic planning, job task analysis, test specifications generation, item writing and review, examination assembly, and standard setting using criterion-referenced methodologies; for professional certification boards and licensing organizations.
• Test Administration Services Test delivery through computer-based testing and internet-based testing platforms, including Prometric's global network of testing centers and live remote proctoring options; for professional certification bodies and their candidates.
• Accreditation & Psychometric Consulting Expert guidance for organizations seeking accreditation from ABSNC, ANAB, and NCCA, along with psychometric consulting for strategic planning, policy development, and customized research studies including correlation, feasibility, and reliability work.
• Scoring & Reporting Comprehensive scoring services with item analysis, reliability studies, and customized post-examination reports for clients and candidates including candidate rosters, scoring information, and demographic analyses.
• Survey Development & Processing Psychometrician-led survey and questionnaire development for program evaluation, performance tracking, employee satisfaction, and research purposes; for credentialing organizations and associations.
• PTC Online Testing System (Practice Tests) Internet-based system for online practice tests including timed computerized examination simulation, instant scoring, and performance reports in major content areas; for individual certification candidates.
• Digital Badges Cost-effective digital credential solution with branded icons embedded with verification links, e-certificates with QR codes, real-time authentication, and international compatibility; for credentialing organizations wishing to issue verifiable digital credentials to certificants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most client reliability coefficients typically fall in the range of .90 to 1.0

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universal Life Care Planner Certification Board (ULCPCB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2023ULCPCB chose PTC to support administration of its Portfolio Examination for the Certified Health Professional Life Care Planner (CHLCP) credential. PTC provides exam delivery products and services including application processing, candidate communications, scoring, psychometrics and preparation of post-administration reports.
• Association of Movement Disorder Advanced Practice Providers (AMDAPP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2023AMDAPP selected PTC to develop a new certification program for advanced practice providers in movement disorders. PTC is conducting job task analysis and providing exam development, application processing, test delivery, and scoring services. The exam will be available globally at Prometric computer-based testing centers.
• National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2023NACCM received accreditation from NCCA for its Certified Care Manager certification program. PTC and NACCM worked closely together through job task analysis, exam development, standard setting and scoring, exam administration, and accreditation application. The rigorous accreditation process ensures adherence to NCCA's extensive standards for excellence.
• National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)minorOthers · 2 March 2023NCCA granted accreditation to NACCM's Certified Care Manager certification program. PTC helped NACCM through the accreditation application process.
• North American Registry of Midwives (NARM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2021NARM selected PTC to support administration of its Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) exam. PTC provides exam delivery products and services including exam publishing, candidate scheduling communications, scoring, and preparation of post-administration reports. Partnership supports NARM's mission to promote the role of CPMs in maternity care delivery.
• World Pet Association (WPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 February 2021WPA selected PTC to design, develop, and administer its WPA Pet Grooming Credential examination program. The certification will measure foundational skills regarding knowledge applicable to the trade, safety and animal husbandry. The exam will be available at computer-based testing sites across the United States.
• PrometriccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 September 2019Following a competitive procurement process, PTC selected Prometric as their partner for global administration of PTC client programs. Under this multi-year agreement, PTC clients have access to Prometric's more than 700 established, secure computer-based testing locations around the world including the most extensive network in the United States and Canada. Prometric administers more than 7 million professional examinations annually in over 180 countries.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pearson VUE: Operates the largest global computer-based testing network for professional certification and licensure, directly competing with PTC for the same association/board clients and offering the same end-to-end test development, delivery, and scoring services.
• Caveon: Specializes in test security, psychometrics, and credentialing program integrity services for high-stakes certification programs, overlapping with PTC's psychometric and quality assurance offerings.
• PSI Services: Provides test development, psychometrics, certification program management, and test center delivery for licensure and certification, overlapping with PTC across virtually every service line and customer type.
• Assessment Systems Corporation: Psychometric consulting and certification exam development firm serving credentialing bodies, with a comparable professional services model to PTC's psychometric consulting arm.
• Alpine Testing Solutions: Specialist in assessment design, psychometrics, and certification program management for credentialing bodies; competes head-to-head with PTC on exam development and accreditation consulting.
• Schroeder Measurement Technologies (SMT): Offers certification program management, psychometrics, and test delivery for healthcare and professional licensure programs, directly comparable in scale and customer mix to PTC.

Others

• Prometric: PTC's core channel partner for global test delivery (700+ centers) but also a competitor in adjacent credentialing services following its Castle Worldwide acquisition, making it both enabler and threat.

Emerging players

• Questionmark: Assessment platform vendor used by credentialing programs to author, deliver, and report on exams; competes with PTC's online testing and digital credentialing tools on the technology layer.
• Yardstick (Brainstation): AI-enabled assessment platform for credentialing and certification programs; an emerging alternative to traditional psychometric vendors like PTC for associations building modern digital exam programs.

Broad incumbents

• Meazure Learning (formerly ProctorU): Provides online proctoring and remote testing delivery for certification and licensure programs, competing with PTC in the test administration layer, especially for digital-first exams.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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