2024 Upcoming Events

Fun in the Sun Testing - Friday - Sunday, October 11th -13th, Orlando, FL - CANCELLED

Hocking College Workshop & Testing
November 9th -10th
3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, Ohio, 45764

Book Testing Below
This form must be completed to confirm your testing appointment.

Written Testing Fees have not changed. Recording Practical Testing Scores is $30 to AKC.
Test participants will pay approved certifiers directly for the evaluation of grooming skills; the Certifier determines this fee.

NCMG Process Updates

Thank you so much for supporting the National Certified Master Groomer testing process over the years. We are excited for 2024 and have some updates that will allow more groomers access to testing and the ability to achieve their NCMG status.

 Practical Testing Updates:

Tradeshow testers: If you are not competing, please be sure to check in at the AKC booth when you arrive. Your dog should be washed, dried, and fluffed prior to pre-checking by your certifier. Practical testers must begin grooming before 2:30 pm so we can be sure everyone is finished before the tradeshow closes.

Additionally, if you’re planning to test on Sunday – please check in with the AKC booth before 10:00 am.
No one will be allowed to begin testing after 1:00 pm without prior approval.

Please bring a grooming table; we cannot guarantee we will be able to provide tables for grooming.

-New for 2024-

After reviewing feedback on evaluation process and certifier concerns - We are pleased to announce certifiers are now able to book private, practical testing sessions and events at personal salons or test whenever is convenient (tradeshows, dog shows, other countries, etc.) Test participants will pay the certifier, directly for evaluation of grooming skill.

Participants will pay the certifier directly for the critique. Price is determined by the certifier.

Participant will also pay AKC $30 recording fee. This is not included in the critique fee.
This fee is to record evaluation results to count toward overall GPA and group requirements.

Written Testing Updates: Participants will still be allowed to test at in-person events under the supervision of approved certifiers.

Cost of exam is $75 for group & $150 for Master exam. Only payable directly to AKC.
Note: Certifiers may charge a proctoring fee at their discretion.