Send all IBOC exam applications (Forms 12.7.4 and 12.7.3 for CTA exam application or 12.11.4 and 12.11.6 for TSTA exam application) to: iboc_admin@itaaworld.com.
Notes:
Exams subject to availability of qualified examiners/exam supervisors who must be at least a CTA (for a CTA exam) or a TSTA (for a TSTA exam). The IBOC is not responsible for expenses incurred when exams are canceled or postponed due to unavailability of qualified examiners/exam supervisors.
IBOC CTA exam candidates must submit the written case study no later than SIX months before the oral exam date.
CTA & TSTA Exam Calendar
| 2025 | |||
| Exam | Date | Location | Application Deadline |
| TSTA | February 27-March 1, 2025 | Online | CLOSED |
| CTA | February 27-March 1, 2025 | Online | CLOSED |
| TSTA | October 9-11, 2025 | Online | April 9, 2025 |
| CTA | October 9-11, 2025 | Online | July 9, 2025 |
| 2026 | |||
| Exam | Date | Location | Application Deadline |
| TSTA | March 5-7, 2026 | Online | September 5, 2025 |
| CTA | March 5-7, 2026 | Online | December 5, 2025 |
| TSTA | October 1-3, 2026 | Online | April 1, 2026 |
| CTA | October 1-3, 2026 | Online | July 1, 2026 |
Training Endorsement Workshop (TEW) Calendar
Send all TEW applications (Form 12.10.1) to: iboc_admin@itaaworld.com.
TEW application form must reach the IBOC Office no less than EIGHT months prior to date of the TEW.
Training proposal outline (TPO) plus the TPO endorsement letter (Form 12.10.2) must be emailed to the IBOC Office as a Word or PDF file no less than SIX months prior to the start date of the TEW. Endorsement letters (Form 12.10.2) from two TSTAs must be e-mailed or uploaded latest 4 weeks prior to the start date of the TEW.
After receipt of your application and the endorsement letters, the IBOC Office will invoice for the TEW fee. The application only becomes active after receipt of the payment.
| 2025 | |||
| Date | Location | Application Deadline | Training Proposal Outline Deadline |
| April 25-27, 2025 | Online | CLOSED | October 25, 2024 |
| November 28-30, 2025 | Online | CLOSED | May 28, 2025 |
| April 24-26, 2026 | Online | August 24, 2025 | October 24, 2025 |
| November 27-29, 2026 | Online | March 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
CTA Written Exam Online Markers Workshops
These workshops are intended to support ITAA members, certified to CTA, PTSTA or TSTA level, who wish to be involved in the marking of IBOC CTA Written Exams. There are two workshops: one intended for those new to marking exams and one for those with experience of marking. The workshops are free to attend and please use the link below to book a place.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR WORKSHOP.
| 2025 | ||
| Workshops | Date | Time (UK) |
| Beginner Markers Workshop – May | May 6, 2025 | 7am – BST |
| May 6, 2025 | 3pm – BST | |
| Experienced Markers Workshop – May | May 8, 2025 | 7am – BST |
| May 13, 2025 | 3pm – BST | |
| Beginner Markers Workshop – November | November 18, 2025 | 7am – GMT |
| November 17, 2025 | 3pm – GMT | |
| Experienced Markers Workshop – November | November 20, 2025 | 7am – GMT |
| November 18, 2025 | 3pm – GMT | |
EATA COC Exams & PTSC TEW Calendar
For information on the EATA Commission of Certification (COC) exams, see: https://eatanews.org/exams-calendar-call-for-examiners/
For EATA PTSC TEW Calendar, visit: https://eatanews.org/tew-calendar/
For more information on EATA exams, visit EATA website: https://eatanews.org/exams-calendar-call-for-examiners/