monday.com Work Management Core Certification exam-day guide
monday.com Work Management Core Certification · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the same ID whose name matches your registration exactly. Remote-proctored exams typically require a passport or national ID card; confirm with the provider which document types are accepted before test day.
Stable computer that meets the provider's technical requirements
Use a desktop or laptop rather than a tablet or phone. Close background apps, disable VPNs and notification pop-ups, and check that your browser and operating system are updated at least a day in advance.
Working webcam, microphone, and speakers
Remote proctoring usually checks your identity and scans your room via webcam. Run the provider's system or equipment test before exam day so you can fix any driver or permission issues in time.
Reliable internet connection
Wired ethernet or a strong Wi-Fi signal is safer than mobile hotspot. Have a backup plan (a second network or phone tethering) in case the primary connection drops mid-exam.
Quiet, private, well-lit room
Clear your desk of papers, phones, and second screens unless the provider allows them. Sit facing a plain background and make sure the room can be shown to the proctor with a webcam pan if requested.
Exam confirmation and login details
Keep your registration email, candidate ID, and exam access link or password handy in a place you can reach without searching during the session. Confirm the exact start time and your time zone with the provider.
Knowledge of the exam's structure and time limit
Review the provider's published format (question types, number of questions, duration, and pass score) from the official certification page. Do not rely on secondhand descriptions; confirm any detail you are unsure of with the provider.
Hands-on familiarity with monday.com Work Management features
Be ready for scenario questions on boards, groups, items, columns, subitems, dependencies, automations, integrations, dashboards, views, and permissions. Practice each in a trial or sandbox account rather than only reading about them.
A short list of your weak topics for a final review
Write down the 5-10 concepts you missed most in practice and skim only those in the last day. Avoid cramming entirely new material the night before.
Water and a light snack for after the session
Keep them off the desk during the exam unless the provider permits it. Hydration and a small snack help with focus during a long proctored session.
Provider's rules on breaks and materials
Confirm in advance whether breaks are allowed, whether scratch paper or a whiteboard is permitted, and how to request help if the session fails. Policies vary, so check the official candidate handbook. needs_review
Backup contact for the provider's support
Save the support email or phone number in case of login failure or a disconnection. Report technical issues immediately rather than waiting until after the exam. needs_review
Plan the day
Re-read the official exam objectives and map each one to a feature you can demonstrate in monday.com. Build or open a practice board and walk through: creating groups and items, choosing column types (status, people, date, timeline, numbers, formula, connect boards), adding subitems, setting dependencies, and switching between Main Table, Kanban, Calendar, Timeline, and Gantt views. Note any objective you cannot explain in your own words and study it first.
Take one full-length practice set under timed conditions if the provider offers one. Score it, group your misses by topic, and write a one-page error log explaining why each answer was wrong. This log, not more reading, drives the final review.
Drill the automation and integration layer: automation recipes (when status changes to Done, notify someone; when a date arrives, create an item), recurring and custom automations, and integrations with email, Slack, or calendar tools. Be able to describe when to use an automation versus a formula column versus a dashboard.
Review collaboration and governance concepts: board ownership, board types (Main, Private, Shareable), permission levels, guest access, item-level conversations and updates, and how dashboards aggregate data across connected boards. Confirm any plan-specific behavior you are unsure of against monday.com's current help documentation.
Run the provider's system test on the exact device and network you will use. Check webcam, microphone, browser permissions, and the login flow. Confirm the start time in your local time zone and set two alarms.
Do a light final pass: skim your error log and the weak-topic list only. Prepare your desk area, remove prohibited items, and charge devices. Stop studying early enough to sleep a full night; recall and reasoning degrade more from fatigue than from one missed fact.
Eat a normal meal, hydrate, and avoid starting new topics. Log in 15-30 minutes early to complete identity verification and the room scan without pressure. Keep your ID, confirmation email, and support contact within reach but off the exam desk unless allowed.
Read each question fully and watch for qualifiers such as 'best', 'first', or 'least'. For scenario questions, picture the actual board setup before choosing. Answer confident questions first, flag uncertain ones, and return to them; do not leave blanks if there is no penalty for guessing, but confirm the scoring rule with the provider.
Pace yourself against the clock: note the number of questions and minutes allowed, and check your progress at the halfway point. If a technical problem occurs, pause and contact the proctor or support immediately, and note the time so you can request accommodation if needed.
Note any topics that felt shaky while they are fresh. If you pass, save your certificate and record your credential details; if you do not, use your notes to plan a retake and confirm the provider's waiting period and retake policy.
Rules to check
Follow the provider's identification policy exactly: present a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID whose name matches your registration. Contact the provider in advance if your legal name differs from your registration, rather than resolving it on exam day.
The exam is individual work. Do not use search engines, AI assistants, notes, second devices, or another person's help during the session unless the provider explicitly permits a resource. Treat all exam content as confidential and do not share or reproduce questions afterward.
Keep your workspace clear and stay in webcam view for the entire session if proctored. Do not leave the camera frame except under the provider's stated break procedure; confirm break rules with the provider before test day.
Confirm the scoring model and pass threshold from the official certification page. Many certification exams report a scaled score and require a set passing score; do not assume a simple percentage, and confirm the exact rule with the provider. needs_review
Confirm the retake policy, waiting period, and any fees with the provider before you sit the exam, so you know your options if the result is not what you hoped.
Report technical failures or rule ambiguities to the proctor or support immediately and keep a record (time, screenshot if allowed). Do not attempt to fix a proctoring issue by yourself in ways that could look like a policy violation.
Do not claim official affiliation with monday.com based on certification. Describe yourself as certified only in the terms the provider's program allows, and check the current credential usage terms.
If you are unsure whether an action is permitted (scratch paper, breaks, background noise, a second monitor), ask the provider before the exam rather than assuming it is allowed.