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Registration, Attendance, Participation & Testing Policy


Effective date: July 25, 2026

Tampa Bay Training courses serve different industries and may be governed by different agencies, curriculum owners or credentialing organizations. This page describes general requirements. The course description, registration notice, instructor directions and applicable provider rules may establish additional requirements.


Register With Accurate Information

Participants and organizational purchasers are responsible for providing accurate and complete information. Depending on the course, this may include:

  • Participant's name exactly as it should appear on the credential;
  • Individual email address and telephone number;
  • Employer or purchasing organization;
  • Mailing address when a physical credential is required;
  • Prerequisite certificate or expiration information;
  • Course-specific identity or eligibility information; and
  • An accommodation request submitted through the appropriate process.

Errors or late changes can delay testing, certificates or credential processing. A replacement fee may apply when incorrect information was supplied by the participant or purchaser.


Registration Deadlines

Register as early as possible. Many courses require participant information at least seven calendar days before class. Printed materials, physical cards, provider approval, mailed packets or requested accommodations may require additional time.

A late registration is accepted only when Tampa Bay Training can still satisfy the applicable course requirements. A participant who registers late may be required to print materials or complete additional preparation instructions.


Prerequisites and Identity Verification

Participants must satisfy published prerequisites before class. A refresher course may require a current or otherwise eligible prior credential. An operator evaluation may require employer authorization and access to appropriate equipment.

Tampa Bay Training may require government-issued photo identification or another reasonable method of identity confirmation for examinations and credentials. Only information needed for the applicable purpose should be collected.


Attendance and Instructional Time

Participants must attend the complete course and satisfy required instructional time. This includes returning from breaks on time and remaining until the instructor releases the class.

Late arrival, early departure, extended absence, camera absence during live-online training or repeated disengagement may prevent successful completion. Credentialing-body attendance rules control when they are stricter than this policy.

An instructor cannot shorten required instructional hours, combine required days or waive required content merely because a participant has prior experience or a scheduling conflict.


Participation and Practical Activities

When a course includes discussion, scenarios, role play, hands-on practice, skills demonstration, homework, group work or workplace evaluation, meaningful participation is part of completion.

Participants must follow instructor safety directions and use required personal protective equipment. The instructor may stop an activity when equipment, conditions or conduct create a safety or integrity concern.


Examinations and Knowledge Checks

Examination format, passing score, retest opportunity and time limit vary by course. Participants must:

  • Complete the assessment assigned to them;
  • Follow testing and proctoring instructions;
  • Use only authorized materials and assistance;
  • Protect examination questions and login credentials;
  • Remain in the approved testing environment; and
  • Satisfy provider-specific identity and security requirements.

Tampa Bay Training does not guarantee that a participant will pass an examination or receive a credential. Completion depends on attendance, participation, assessment, practical and provider requirements applicable to the course.


Testing Accommodations

A participant may request a disability-related testing accommodation. Tampa Bay Training will consider the request promptly and will coordinate with the applicable testing or credentialing organization when that organization controls the assessment.

Documentation requests, when needed, will be limited to information reasonably necessary to evaluate the accommodation. See Accessibility & Accommodation Requests.


Technology and Materials

Live-online participants must satisfy the Live-Online Training Requirements. Participants are responsible for having the required device, internet connection, camera, microphone, printed packet and authorized materials ready before class.

Course materials are for the registered participant's use. They may not be copied, posted, sold, recorded or distributed except as expressly permitted.


Completion and Certificates

A certificate, card or completion record is issued only after the participant satisfies applicable requirements and the account is in good standing. Some credentials are processed by an external organization and are not issued immediately by Tampa Bay Training.

See Certificates, Training Records & Continuing Education for issuer, timing, correction and replacement information.


Unsatisfactory Completion Decisions

If a participant does not satisfy a requirement, the instructor or Tampa Bay Training will identify the reason when appropriate and explain any available make-up, retest, transfer or appeal option. Provider rules may limit those options.

A participant may submit a written appeal within 10 business days of the decision by emailing service@tampabaytraining.com. Include the course, date, instructor, disputed decision and relevant supporting information. Tampa Bay Training will acknowledge the appeal and provide a written response or next step, normally within 10 business days.


Questions Before Registration

If you are unsure about a prerequisite, schedule, technology requirement, assessment or accommodation, contact us before purchasing the class.

Customer Service
Phone: 813-360-1526
Email: service@tampabaytraining.com


Last updated: July 26, 2026. Course-specific and credentialing-body requirements may change and should be confirmed before registration.

 

 

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