The CAWA Beta exam is closed to applications as of June 12, 2025.

A NEW Verified CAWA exam will open to new and existing candidates in Fall 2025. 

Over the summer, beta exam scores will be psychometrically verified, and a final score will be established. Candidates will be notifed of their pass/fail status by Fall 2025. 

Download the Exam Specifications/References List

The new exam reference list is streamlined and much less expensive than the prior exam's reference list.

Download the CAWA Program Applicant Guide - BETA 2025

CAWA Exam Application

You are welcome to submit an application while we finalize the new verified CAWA exam.

Animal Welfare Professional Members:  $200  

Other Members:  $400

• Fee does not include a per-exam attempt fee of $32 payable to ProctorU. There are additional optional fees if you’d like to take your exam within 24 or 72 hours.
• If you fail the first exam attempt, you must wait 30 days to make a second attempt.
• The CAWA Beta Exam closes on June 30, 2025, at midnight ET. If you are unable to take the beta exam up to two times by the deadline, your beta exam payment (minus a $10 processing fee) can be applied towards a verified exam.

Critical Prep Steps for CAWA Beta Exam

See page 8 for login steps on the day of your exam appointment!

Take the CAWA Eligibility Quiz

Download our current Applicant Guide

Submit the CAWA Application

Download Making the Case for CAWA Support

Questions about the CAWA credential and exam? Contact certification@theaawa.org

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