Currently, PNCB is not accepting applications for volunteer item writers. Email volunteer@pncb.org to receive communications about future opportunities.

When you prepared for your PNCB certification exam (which may have been more recently or some time ago), you may have wondered who wrote the questions (items) or how it was decided that they were appropriate for determining qualification for certification. 
  
You can learn more here about our rigorous exam development process required for accreditation of PNCB’s certifications. 
  
You can also become a part of our team of volunteer item writers.
  
These volunteers learn about best practices for writing exam questions and then submit an annual assignment of 7 new items for each of the 3 years of their term of service. 
  
PNCB offers two instructional modes for learning about item writing:

• In-Person Workshop
• Self-Paced Learning Program

Visit our Item Writer Opportunity webpage to learn more about the role, benefits, application process, learning modalities, and our terms of service.  

If you have already served as an item writer or in another capacity as a PNCB volunteer, please consider sending this information to others you know who hold one of our certifications and have skills that may be especially well-suited for this role.