Bakersfield has several source-backed in-person typing certificate options for public agency, court, school district, and clerical applications. Confirm the exact certificate requirements with the employer before testing because many agencies require a recent proctored test with net WPM, errors, date, testing agency, and proctor signature.
Offers typing and machine calculation certifications with published test dates and fixed start times.
501 S Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 835-1855
Published test dates; appointment not required in court list
$5
Before you go
Listed by Kern County court materials as a no-cost typing certification location for registered CalJOBS users.
1600 E. Belle Terrace, Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-4473
Appointment required
No cost; CalJOBS registration required
Before you go
Listed in Kern County court typing certification materials as a Bakersfield issuing location.
2130 Chester Avenue, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 336-6834
Appointment required
No cost
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