Contact the Testing Center
Pearson VUE Certification Testing
- GCSC is approved to provide a variety of Pearson Vue sponsored tests. The below listed tests are the most common given at GCSC.
- For more information about additional Pearson VUE exams, visit Pearson VUE Test Taker information.
- To register for a Pearson VUE exam, visit Pearson VUE
Florida Teacher Certification
- To register for a Florida Teacher Certification exam, visit Florida Teacher Certification
- For information on how to become a certified teacher in Florida, call your local school district certification office or contact the Bureau of Educator Certification toll free at 800.445.6739 or 850.245.6049. You may also visit Florida Department of Education.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Testing
- To register for any FBAT/FDLE examinations, visit the FDLE webpage on Pearson Vue.
- For questions concerning how to enroll into Gulf Coast State College's Public Safety program, contact Elizabeth Kelly at 850.872.3978 or email her at ekelly@gulfcoast.edu.
- For more information concerning the test, please contact FDLE at 1.800.410.8863 or visit their website.
Florida Bureau of Fire Standards & Training
- To register for any Florida Bureau of Fire Standards examinations, visit their website on Pearson Vue.
- For questions concerning how to enroll into Gulf Coast State College's Fire Academy, contact Kevin Granberg at 850.769.1551, ext. 5606 or email him at kgranberg@gulfcoast.edu.
Pearson Vue Fall 2025 Testing Dates
| Friday, August 8, 2025 | Friday, August 22, 2025 |
| Friday, September 12, 2025 | Friday, September 26, 2025 |
| Friday, October 10, 2025 | Friday, October 24, 2025 |
| Friday, November 7, 2025 | Friday, November 21, 2025 |
| Friday, December 19, 2025 |
Please check the Pearson VUE website for open dates and registration information. If you do not see any availability on the dates posted, they may be booked full.