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Certified Master Building Professional (CMBP) Pilot Exam

NAHB Member:
$199.50
Non-member:
$249.50

Limited-Time Pilot Pricing: 50% Off

  • NAHB Member: $199.50 (50% savings)
  • Non-Member: $249.50 (50% savings)

What’s Included:

  • Access to schedule your proctored exam during the January 1-31, 2026 testing window.
  • Scheduling opens in December; you’ll be notified by email when it’s available.
  • One exam attempt is permitted; retakes will be available in the spring for a $99 fee.
  • You have one full year from your exam pass date to complete all remaining credential requirements
  • Opportunity to be among the first to earn this prestigious credential and set yourself apart in the industry.

This exam window is a pilot test. This is an important part of the test development process and answers will need to be analyzed by our specialists to ensure a fair and accurate test. As a result, scores will not be released until February 2026.

Contact [email protected] with questions.

Exam Details:

  • Format: Proctored, timed examination
  • Delivery: Test at home with a virtual proctor or at one of hundreds of testing centers nationwide. You’ll be prompted to choose your preferred option during the scheduling process.
  • Scheduling: Must be completed between January 1-31, 2026. If you do not complete the exam within this window, the remaining half of the testing fee will be charged before another attempt is granted.
  • Duration: 3.5 hours for 100 questions.

Retake Fee (if needed): $99. Retakes will not be available until April 2026.

Note: The application must be purchased separately. Candidates have one year from their testing date to complete all application requirements.

Application fees:

  • NAHB Member: $199
  • NAHB non-member: $299

Important Information:

  • Purchase secures your 50% discount for the pilot program
  • You'll have one year from your exam pass date to submit all required documentation and complete credential requirements
  • To receive pilot pricing, the exam must be scheduled and completed during the January 2026 testing window.

Contact [email protected] with questions.