About PES

PES History

Since 1941, Professional Examination Service (PES) has provided a full range of assessment and advisory services to organizations across a broad range of industry sectors and professions, in support of professional licensure and certification, continuing competency assurance, training-related assessment and certification, and accreditation. Our history has been marked by continuous improvement in technology, methodology, mission definition, and quality of service.

PES Mission

PES is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization with a mission to promote the public welfare by communicating and demonstrating the value of credentialing. In support of that mission, we design and deliver tailored products and services aimed at helping each client realize its own unique credentialing mission, and continually seek to identify areas where credentialing can have a positive impact, and to think creatively about how PES can benefit the credentialing community.

PES Approach

PES’s approach to credentialing is shaped by the belief that creating a sound credentialing program is one of the most important activities an occupation or profession can undertake. We view clients as partners in a shared endeavor, and collaborate with each client to build and enhance its credentialing program. We work hard to establish and maintain a rich dialogue with each client, based on a shared understanding of the issues and trends impacting its credentialing program and stakeholders. We pride ourselves in uncommon responsiveness to client needs, and in the delivery of assessment, advisory, and support services that meet or exceed recognized industry standards. We believe this approach not only sets the foundation for creating and maintaining successful credentialing programs, but also sets PES apart.

PES Client Base

PES currently works with more than 60 professional associations and over 100 different licensing boards in 62 U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions, and test candidates in every geographic region of the world. All of PES’s clients receive either full or partial service in support of certification or licensure programs, and most are either national or international in scope.