Ever had that sinking feeling that you might have missed something important? 

For certification candidates, that “something” is often their exam appointment. Between busy schedules, overflowing inboxes, and multiple logins, it’s easy to lose track of when and where they’re supposed to show up. The result could lead to missed exams, stressed candidates, and frustrated staff trying to fix problems at the last minute. 

We’ve all seen it happen: a candidate registers for an exam but weeks go by without a reminder. They scramble to remember the date, show up late (or not at all), and suddenly their hard work and your staff’s time are wasted.  

Cobalt 4.1 brings a new enhancement: Pearson VUE Real-Time Event Notification (RTEN). 

With RTEN, exam appointments now flow into your system in real time. 

  • Candidates book through Pearson VUE and you see the date instantly 
  • They reschedule or cancel and your system updates right away 
  • Staff can send timely reminders and resources to help candidates prepare. 

Every time something changes with an exam appointment, Pearson VUE “pings” your system. The update appears automatically – no more waiting for overnight files or manual checks. 

This leads to fewer no-shows thanks to proactive reminders, better-prepared candidates who get resources when they need them, and less admin overhead for staff managing exam logistics. 

Certification is a big commitment. The last thing candidates should worry about is missing their exam date. With Pearson VUE RTEN, you get real-time visibility – so candidates can stay on track, staff stay informed and exams run smoothly.