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You can register and login into the test using VITA/TCE Central. In addition, return here to access the latest training and testing materials using Quick Links. Quick Links will include a file for all the certification tests and VITA/TCE training guides (including the optional specialty courses) in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format. In addition, you can access the Volunteer Standards of Conduct (VSOC) Training course, Intake/Interview and Quality Review Training, the Practice Lab, and the evaluations. |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| |  |  |\n|  |  | Access the latest training and testing materials using Quick Links. |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n| • Use the “Forgot Password” link on the homepage if you can’t remember your Login Name and/or password and the site will send an email with your Login Name and a link to reset the password. |  |  |\n| Link & Learn Taxes Certification Tests: Getting Started • 1 |  |  |\n\nTo become certified for the VITA/TCE Programs, you must first self-register in the VITA/TCE Central testing system (your Practice Lab user name and password will not work on the certification test site):  \n• Go to the VITA/TCE Central homepage at [https://www.linklearncertification.com](https://www.linklearncertification.com). (Copy and paste into a browser, and add to Favorites for easy access at a later time. )  \n• Click the Create Account button to set up a new IRS account. Complete the fields to create your account in the system. Required fields are marked by an asterisk (*), but all others are optional.  \n• Group: Select the appropriate volunteer group from the choices in the drop-down menu. You can select more than one group.  \nSelect the appropriate volunteer group.  \n• If you are also a Site Coordinator, please select “Yes” to the question, Do you want to take the Site Coordinator course? You will then need to complete the Site Coordinator training course before you can complete your Basic or Advanced exams.  \n• When registering, the questions: “Are you an Instructor?” and “Are you an IRS SPEC Territory Manager?” default to No. Please select those roles if they pertain to you.  \n• Continue to fill in the registration form with your first and last name, address, email address, and other information.  \n• When registering, you must create a Login Name and password to use every time you return to VITA/ TCE Central. The same login and password can be used every tax season. Note that the Test site does not allow two users to have the same Login. You’ll need a unique Login that is not currently in the system.  \n• Passwords are case sensitive.  \n• The system will allow only one account per email address. In case your email address has changed, you can update your email address by clicking on the My Account tab after logging in. If you already have an account, the system will not allow you to create a new account with the same email address. If you can’t remember your old Login and/or password, use the “Forgot Password” link on the homepage and the site will send you an email with your Login Name and a link to reset the password.  \n• Should you ever forget your password, a valid email address is required in order to send you a new password.  \n• Optional: Professional Status. This field must be completed by all volunteers requesting IRS SPEC Continuing Education (CE) Credits. Non-credentialed tax return preparers must be participating in the Annual Filing Season Program to be eligible for SPEC CE Credits. Volunteers that certify by taking the Federal Tax Law Update test for Circular 230 must have a professional designation of Attorney, CPA, or Enrolled Agent.  \n• Optional: A PTIN is a “Preparer Tax Identification Number” issued by the IRS. 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