Explore CLASS® Recertification Options
Maintain your status as a Certified CLASS Observer. Certified observers play an integral role in driving quality improvement in areas that matter the most to children’s development and learning. Maintain your status as a certified observer who can reliably support classroom quality through the lens of research-proven interactions with an annual recertification that ensures your ability to reliably and accurately observe and measure the quality of classroom interactions.
Pre-K-3rd Recertification Bundle

The Pre-K–3rd Recertification Bundle gives observers the opportunity to extend their ability of reliably measuring interactions across multiple age-level settings. With access to the CLASS® Pre-K–3rd recertification test and a printed CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K–3rd Manual Set (a $75 value), this bundle gives a cost savings of $20. This recertification is available for Pre-K and K-3 observers who are up for recertification.
The Pre-K–3rd Recertification Bundle includes:
- Access to the online CLASS Pre-K–3rd reliability test
- A Pre-K–3rd CLASS observer certificate and certification card
- A printed CLASS® 2nd Edition Pre-K–3rd Manual Set (a $75 value)
- Access to a 8-week Pre-K–3rd Video Library subscription
- Access to certification testing preparation materials
Upon successful recertification, this Bundle offers observers:
- The ability to observe in Pre-K–3rd settings for one year
- A 3-month Pre-K–3rd Video Library subscription
- Access to the Observer Resource Village
Pre-K Recertification Bundle

The Pre-K Recertification Bundle gives observers the opportunity to verify their ability of reliably measuring interactions in Pre-K settings. With access to the CLASS® Pre-K recertification test and a printed CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K–3rd Manual Set (a $75 value), this bundle gives a cost savings of $20. This recertification is available for Pre-K observers who are up for recertification.
The Pre-K Recertification Bundle includes:
- Access to the online CLASS Pre-K reliability test
- A Pre-K CLASS observer certificate and certification card
- A printed CLASS® 2nd Edition Pre-K–3rd Manual Set (a $75 value)
- Access to a 8-week Pre-K Video Library subscription
- Access to certification testing preparation materials
Upon successful recertification, this Bundle offers observers:
- The ability to observe in Pre-K settings
- A 3-month Pre-K Video Library subscription
- Access to the Observer Resource Village
Pre-K-3rd Recertification (Test Only)

The Pre-K–3rd Recertification Test gives observers the opportunity to extend their ability of reliably measuring interactions across multiple age-level settings. This option does not include a printed CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K–3rd Manual Set. This recertification is available for Pre-K and K-3 observers who are up for recertification.
The Pre-K–3rd Recertification includes:
- Access to the online CLASS Pre-K–3rd reliability test
- A Pre-K–3rd CLASS observer certificate and certification card
- Access to a 8-week Pre-K–3rd Video Library subscription
- Access to certification testing preparation materials
Upon successful recertification observers have:
- The ability to observe in Pre-K–3rd settings
- A 3-month Pre-K–3rd Video Library subscription
- Access to the Observer Resource Village
Pre-K Recertification (Test Only)

The Pre-K Recertification Test gives observers the opportunity to verify their ability of reliably measuring interactions in Pre-K settings. This option does not include a printed CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K–3rd Manual Set. This recertification is available for Pre-Kobservers who are up for recertification.
The Pre-K Recertification includes:
- Access to the online CLASS Pre-K reliability test
- A Pre-K CLASS observer certificate and certification card
- Access to a 8-week Pre-K Video Library subscription
- Access to certification testing preparation materials
Upon successful recertification observers have:
- The ability to observe in Pre-K settings
- A 3-month Pre-K Video Library subscription
- Access to the Observer Resource Village
Pre-K Spanish Recertification

The Pre-K Recertification Test gives observers the opportunity to verify their ability of reliably measuring interactions in Pre-K settings. This option does not include a printed CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K–3rd Manual Set. This option provides the recertification test in Spanish.
The Pre-K Recertification includes:
- Access to the online Spanish CLASS Pre-K reliability test
- A Pre-K CLASS observer certificate and certification card
- Access to a 8-week Pre-K Video Library subscription
- Access to certification testing preparation materials
Upon successful recertification observers have:
- The ability to observe in Pre-K settings
- A 3-month Pre-K Video Library subscription
- Access to the Observer Resource Village
Infant Recertification

The Infant Recertification Test gives observers the opportunity to verify their ability of reliably measuring interactions in infant caregiving settings.
The Infant Recertification includes:
- Access to the online CLASS Infant reliability test
- An Infant CLASS observer certificate and certification card
- Access to a 8-week Infant Video Library subscription
- Access to a prerecorded CLASS coding webinar
Upon successful recertification observers have:
- The ability to observe in settings that care for infant
- A 3-month Infant Video Library subscription
- Access to the Observer Resource Village
Toddler Recertification

The Toddler Recertification Test gives observers the opportunity to verify their ability of reliably measuring interactions in settings that care for toddlers.
The Toddler Recertification includes:
- Access to the online CLASS Toddler reliability test
- A Toddler CLASS observer certificate and certification card
- Access to a 8-week Toddler Video Library subscription
- Access to a prerecorded CLASS coding webinar
Upon successful recertification observers have:
- The ability to observe in settings that care for toddlers
- A 3-month Toddler Video Library subscription
- Access to the Observer Resource Village
Upper Elementary Recertification

The Upper Elementary Recertification Test gives observers the opportunity to verify their ability of reliably measuring interactions in upper elementary settings.
The Upper Elementary Recertification includes:
- Access to the online CLASS Upper Elementary reliability test
- An Upper Elementary CLASS observer certificate and certification card
- Access to a 8-week Upper Elementary Video Library subscription
- Access to a prerecorded CLASS coding webinar
Upon successful recertification observers have:
- The ability to observe in Upper Elementary settings
- A 3-month Upper Elementary Video Library subscription
- Access to the Observer Resource Village
Secondary Recertification

The Secondary Recertification Test gives observers the opportunity to verify their ability of reliably measuring interactions in upper elementary settings.
The Secondary Recertification includes:
- Access to the online CLASS Secondary reliability test
- A Secondary CLASS observer certificate and certification card
- Access to a 8-week Secondary Video Library subscription
- Access to a prerecorded CLASS coding webinar
Upon successful recertification observers have:
- The ability to observe in Secondary settings
- A 3-month Secondary Video Library subscription
- Access to the Observer Resource Village