For Immediate Release
Contacts:Jeff Dalaba | AGMT Program Administrator | Jeff@amscert.com | 315.646.2234 ext. 218
Brooke Smith | Prometric Chief Strategy Officer | Brooke.Smith@prometric.com | 443.455.6515

Architectural Glass & Metal Technician (AGMT) Program
Launches Partnership with Prometric

Convenient, nationwide testing access among new benefits for glaziers[19 October 2023 – Sackets Harbor, N.Y.] – North America’s only third-party personnel credential for glaziers, theArchitectural Glass and Metal Technician (AGMT) certification program has announced a new partnership withPrometric®, a global leader of technology-enabled testing and assessment solutions. Beginning this month, the AGMT
Knowledge-Based Test (KBT) is now offered via Prometric test sites across North America. The rollout makes it easierand more convenient for glaziers to test both on their own schedule and closer to home.
“Our ultimate goal is to provide much greater flexibility and access for qualified glaziers to earn the AGMT credential,”
said AGMT Program Manager Scott Kennett. “We found an ideal partner in Prometric for its organizational stability,
broad geographic reach, and ability to help us scale up for future program growth or market expansion.”
Two factors precipitated the shift in testing format: increased volume of first-time testing candidates and the requirementthat glaziers retake the KBT every four years. Both the English and Spanish versions of the KBT, the latter of which
was introduced earlier this year, are now available at Prometric testing centers in all 50 states and eight Canadianprovinces, many with evening and weekend hours to accommodate candidate needs. Prometric’s secure online
scheduling system offers candidates the ability to book a test center at their preferred time and location.
“We are excited to expand certifications for the AGMT program,” said Prometric CEO Stuart Udell. “As workforce trends
continue to evolve, it is more important than ever for candidates to differentiate their skills. Candidate inspiration is oneof the key strategic pillars of our business and culture, and we recognize how critical test day is on their journey toachievement.”
Experienced architectural glass and metal technicians (glaziers) earn AGMT certification by passing both the written
KBT and a hands-on Performance-Based Test (PBT). Unlike the PBT, which must only be passed for initial certification,
the KBT must be passed both for initial certification and again every four years for a glazier to maintain the AGMT
credential. Since the AGMT program launched in 2019, the KBT has been administered by AGMT proctors at scheduled
events across North America. Glaziers often needed to travel long distances to testing sites on the few days whenproctors were available.
“As the program reaches its four-year milestone this year, our testing volume will shift from hundreds of initial testtakers annually to over 1,000 new and recertification testers by 2025,” explained Kennett. “Prometric’s geographic
reach helps us to better meet the needs of candidates everywhere, offering access to individuals who may not haveever had a proctored location nearby.”
AGMT program administrators worked with Dainis & Company, Inc., a Virginia-based national psychometrics consulting
practice, to develop the initial KBT format and to ensure a seamless transition to the Prometric version and that it
continues to meet ANSI accreditation standards. To date, 1,518 glaziers have earned AGMT certification, representing
36 states and four Canadian provinces. As demand for certification has increased, program administrators havecontinually sought ways to improve access to testing.
Qualified glaziers interested in taking the Prometric KBT may learn more at: https://agmtprogram.com/prometric/.
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Administrative Management Systems, Inc. (AMS) 205 West Main, PO Box 730 Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
Phone (315) 646-2234 E-mail: staff@amscert.com Website: AGMTprogram.com

About AGMTThe Architectural Glass & Metal Technician (AGMT) program validates and recognizes world-class glazing knowledge
and skills. It remains North America’s only ANSI-accredited, third-party personnel credential for architectural glass andmetal technicians (glaziers). Certification provides an independent assessment of a glazier’s fundamental knowledge,
skills, and abilities through written and hands-on assessments. The AGMT program and assessments were createdwith input and guidance from glazing, design, and construction industry experts. The program is managed andadministered by an independent third party, Administrative Management Systems, Inc., and sponsored by theArchitectural Glass and Metal Certification Council (AGMCC), a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, public benefit organization. For
additional information, visit https://agmtprogram.com.
About Prometric®
Prometric is a global leader in test development, test delivery, and assessment services and enables test sponsors
worldwide to advance their credentialing programs through test development and delivery solutions that set thestandard in quality and service excellence. Prometric offers a comprehensive and reliable approach to advising,developing, managing, and delivering programs in an integrated, technology-enabled environment across the world’s
most secure testing network in more than 180 countries. For more information, visit https://www.prometric.com.
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Administrative Management Systems, Inc. (AMS) 205 West Main, PO Box 730 Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
Phone (315) 646-2234 E-mail: staff@amscert.com Website: AGMTprogram.com