The FCC does not administer commercial operator license examinations. To obtain a new or upgraded FCC commercial operator license, you must pass an examination administered by a COLEM. The COLEMs listed below are authorized by the FCC to administer examinations nationwide and, in some instances, at foreign sites. Contact a COLEM to obtain current location and schedule information. Upon passing the examination(s), the COLEM will issue you one or more Proof of Passing Certificates (PPCs) that you must include with your license application (unless the application is filed electronically by the COLEM).
| Examination Managers Locations | Element Fee Information |
|---|---|
BFT Training Unlimited, Inc. | $75.00 per 1-2 exam elements, with a minimum fee of $75.00 per exam session. |
ETA International | $50.00 per exam session for up to 2 elements. $25.00 per additional element taken simultaneously. Electronic license application filing included. |
Elkins International/Elkins Institute, Inc. Contact: Laura Elkins | $40.00 per element - minimum $80.00 per session. |
Exemplar Global, Inc. Contact: FCC Exam Administrator support@exemplarglobal.org | $65.00-$90.00 for up to 2 exam Elements. |
International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) Contact: Mack Blakeley | Fee: $50.00 - 90.00 |
Mariners Learning System, Inc. Contact: Bob Figular | $75.00 per exam element. All exams administered online. |
Marine Technical Institute Contact : John Flanagan | Fee: $50.00 for the first 2 Elements (minimum sitting fee $50.00) and $25.00 for each additional Element per sitting. |
National Marine Electronics Association Contact: Cindy Love - clove@nmea.org | $50 per exam element. Exams administered online or in person at NMEA Office. FCC Elements offered: 1, 3, 6, 7, 7R, 8, 9 |
National Radio Examiners | $50.00 for the first 2 Elements (minimum sitting fee $50.00) and $25.00 for each additional Element per sitting. |
Sea School Contact: Mary Foster | $25.00 - $55.00 |
US Captain's Training Contact: Neil Smith | $79.95 - $99.95 per element. Price includes an online course, online final exam, and application submission. |