CAR Testing Instructions


ONLINE CAR CERTIFICATION SYSTEM TESTING INSTRUCTIONS
Log onto the IARA portal at www.iara.biz

If you have previously taken CAR certification tests manually, an ID was created for you when your testing information was loaded into the system.  If you do not have your logon information, you can retrieve it from the logon page or by contacting the IARA systems administrator as noted below.

Log onto the IARA portal using the logon button in the far right corner of the website menu www.iara.biz at the top of the screen. Select login from the drop down menu.

Type in your username and password, if known.

If you do not know your username and password, retrieve it at the bottom of the login screen by typing in your email address. An email message will be sent to you with your login information.

If you experience any issues logging into the system, contact the systems administrator at 248-923-1748.

Enter the Module Testing Area

Next to the E-Learning Icon, click on 'View' or 'Purchase' next to the appropriate modules you'd like to take. If you'd like to learn more about each module, click on 'View' underneath. If you'd like to purchase the modules, click on 'Purchase' underneath.This is the new membership system for the IARA. You can take courses, register for events and access other resources under the member menu. Update your profile to make sure your membership information is current including email address, phone number and address. You can also add a photo to your profile in the system.
Once you've purchased your courses, you can click on 'View' and click on the arrow in order to start taking the course. If you have not yet purchased the course, click on the shopping cart in the upper right hand corner to purchase the appropriate courses. You will have the option to take the U.S. or the Canadian version of the courses to obtain certification. Once you are on the Module page you can purchase all 20 modules at once by selecting the Purchase Multiple Course button at the upper right of the page. If you would like to purchase the modules as you go you can scroll down the module page and will see a purchase (play) button for each module.The study materials can now be reviewed by reading the written materials or by listening to the material using an mp3 link at the top of each module material.  Mp3 materials can be downloaded to listen to remotely.  If using the audio, you will have to scroll through the written material to mark the material review prerequisite complete before testing.
Click on the magnifying glass next to the set of courses to view your progress. For CAR Recertification, you'll click on the magnifying glass at the very bottom of the list.The written module materials and the tests are listed in numerical order throughout the main module page. The review material for a section is listed first and the module test follows the material on this page. All modules must be purchased, including recertification tests, before materials can be view or tests attempted. If the entire 20 modules are not purchased at one time, individual modules can be purchased on this listing also. All module material must be reviewed completely before you can start the test. The recertification module is at the very bottom of the page, after module 20. Once a test is attempted, you can see your module progress listed in the module list.
When you are ready to take a test, a proctor needs to be present to enter their proctor ID and password and view your test taking attempts. This is a closed book testing process. Documentation and other resources cannot be used during test taking. A proctor can be a company Human Resource manager, a teacher in the community, or other authorized IARA CAR certified members. Proctors need to notify the IARA Systems Administrator of your plans to test at least 48 hours prior to test taking, so they can obtain a proctor ID and password. The IARA Systems Administrator can be contacted by email at Nikki.Jones@iara.bizOnce module materials are reviewed and a proctor code has been entered, select the test that you'd like to take from the module list. Click on the name of the test from the table of contents to begin the test.Once you are in the test, mark each multiple choice question and hit "Save Answers" at the very bottom. You will see a test complete message and receive your immediate pass/fail score. You can attempt a test three times in one day.
Once all 20 modules are complete, or for those who certified prior to the online system, your CAR certificate can be viewed and printed immediately by clicking on 'My Certificates' in the main menu.