Credential Disclosure: Credentials and licenses are issued by external credential bodies, exam providers, and state agencies — not by Elevate for Humanity. Elevate coordinates instruction through licensed credential partners, provides exam preparation support, and facilitates access to authorized testing. The credentialing authority makes the final determination. View full compliance disclosure →
Available Credential Exams
Certiport Authorized Testing
Provider: Certiport (Pearson VUE)
Proctor-supervised exams administered on-site through our Certiport Authorized Testing Center designation.
EPA Section 608 Certification
Provider: ESCO Institute (Authorized Proctor Site)
Elevate for Humanity is an authorized EPA 608 proctor testing site through the ESCO Institute. Universal certification covering Core, Type I, II, and III refrigerant handling — required by federal law for HVAC technicians. All sections available on-site.
OSHA Safety Certifications
Provider: CareerSafe / OSHA
OSHA-authorized safety training and certification through our CareerSafe partnership.
Rise Up — National Retail Federation
Provider: NRF Foundation
Workforce credentials in customer service, retail, and business fundamentals. Stackable credentials recognized by national employers.
CareerSafe Safety Training
Provider: CareerSafe
Online safety training courses with certification upon completion. Accepted by employers in construction, manufacturing, and general industry.
How Testing Works
Complete Training
Finish your program coursework and exam preparation modules.
Schedule Exam
Your program coordinator schedules your exam at an authorized testing site.
Take Exam
Exams are proctor-supervised. Bring valid photo ID and any required materials.
Receive Credential
Credentials are issued by the certifying body upon passing. Results are recorded in your student record.
For Workforce Partners
Credential exam results are documented and available for workforce partner reporting. All testing follows authorized proctoring protocols.
Reporting
- Exam pass/fail results per participant
- Credential attainment dates
- Cohort-level credential rates
- PIRL-compatible outcome data
Testing Protocols
- Photo ID verification required
- Proctor-supervised environment
- Authorized testing center or approved proctoring
- Results issued by credentialing authority
EPA 608 Authorized Proctor Site
ESCO Institute — Authorized Testing Center
Elevate for Humanity is an authorized EPA Section 608 proctor testing site through the ESCO Institute. We administer EPA 608 Universal certification exams on-site for HVAC technicians and students. The EPA 608 credential is required by federal law to purchase and handle refrigerants.
ESCO continuously adds new features and content to the proctor login area and eLearning network to enhance the proctor experience and aid with training. Proctors should log in periodically to check for updates.
Proctor Portal
Access the ESCO proctor login to manage exam sessions, review candidate records, and check for new features.
ESCO Proctor Login →eLearning Center
Visit the ESCO eLearning center for proctor training resources, new content, and continuing education materials.
ESCO eLearning Center →What We Proctor
Ready to Earn Your Credential?
Enroll in a training program to access exam preparation and proctored testing.