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TCO Academic Testing Course
In May 2010, DANTES transitioned to an online Test Control Officer (TCO) Academic Testing Course, replacing both the classroom training and the fifty-question Exam for DANTES Testing Personnel. The online TCO Academic Testing Course is now the only means by which the TCO/ATCO training requirements may be satisfied
The online TCO Academic Testing Course provides comprehensive examination information in a 24/7 delivery mode so that potential TCO candidates nominated by their headquarters/major commands can receive standardized TCO training in a self-paced program. This has also reduced travel and per diem costs for the Military Services
How a TCO/ATCO or a TE gains access to the online TCO Academic Testing Course
A potential TCO/ATCO candidate must be nominated by their headquarters/major command before they will be allowed access to the online TCO Academic Testing Course. Once the TCO nomination package is received at DANTES, the DANTES administrator will establish an account to allow access to the system. The system automatically sends a “welcome” email to the new student, including login and password information. While the course is estimated to take 3 days, the student has 30 days to complete the course and final exam. The system notifies DANTES of successful completion, which is then documented in the nomination package. For DANTES Test Sites located in Europe and the Middle East, the headquarters/major command must contact dantes@eur.army.mil
In order for a Test Examiner (TE) to access the TCO Academic Testing Course, the headquarters/major command must contact DANTES at exams@navy.mil to request access for the TE and provide the Examiner’s name, phone number, and email address. The DANTES administrator will then establish an account to allow access to the system. The system will send a notification to the student along with login and password information. The system will notify DANTES of the Examiner’s successful completion of the course and final exam. For DANTES Test Sites located in Europe and the Middle East, the headquarters/major command must contact dantes@eur.army.mil.
For TCOs, ATCOs, or TEs desiring to access the TCO Academic Testing Course for refresher training without the exam, the headquarters/major command must contact DANTES at exams@navy.mil to request access and provide a name, phone number, and email address. The DANTES administrator will then establish an account to allow access to the system. The system will send a notification to the student along with login and password information. For DANTES Test Sites located in Europe and the Middle East, the headquarters/major command must contact dantes@eur.army.mil.
For more information, contact exams@navy.mil
Last Updated: 2/9/12