Take this free NCE practice test to see what types of questions you will face on the National Counselor Exam.
Once you pass the NCE, you can become a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a credential offered by The National Board for Certified Counselors. Some states require counselors to become certifed or licensed. The content outline of the NCE covers multiple domains and common core areas, such as assessment and diagnosis, counseling techniques, group counseling and career counseling and professional ethics.
When you are ready to prepare for the actual test, try our full-length 800 question NCE Practice Exam that includes online flash cards, exam review and a 50 state guide. It is written by counseling experts and instructors.
For more information on the NCE, including detailed information on the domains and common core areas the test covers, see the NCE Study Guide.
After trying our free practice test below, here is a second free NCE Practice Exam.
is a licensed professional counselor and educator with 20 years experience in healthcare. She has taught at many colleges and universities, including the University of Pittsburgh.
Stacy Fruhling, LCPC, LCADC, NCC, MAC,
is an adjunct professor in psychology and counseling at the Ann Arundel Community College and the Community College of Baltimore.
Lisa Slade, MS, LPC, NCC,
is an adjunct professor in psychology, counseling, sociology and human services at Caldwell University in the Graduate School of Psychology, at the University of Bridgeport and at the Housatonic Community College.
OUR PRACTICE EXAM COVERS THE ACTUAL NCE DOMAINS:
The NCE contains 200 multiple-choice, non-sectioned questions. There are different versions of the test. Test questions come from a pool of questions that have been extensively reviewed and researched for content accuracy and clarity.
Below are the six domains tested by the NBCC on the NCE:
• Professional Practice & Ethics
• Intake Assessment and Diagnosis
• Areas of Clinical Focus
• Treatment Planning
• Counseling Skills and Interventions
• Core Counseling Attributes
Covering the eight CACREP Common Core Areas::
• Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice
• Social and Cultural Diversity
• Human Growth and Development
• Career Development
• Counseling and Helping Relationships • Group Counseling and Group Work • Assessment and Testing • Research and Program Evaluation