The API-936 exam — officially the Refractory Personnel — is API's certification exam for professionals who work with its technologies, and passing it awards the Refractory Personnel Certification certification at the Professional level. Vendor-issued credentials like this one remain among the clearest signals of skill a resume can carry. It also connects naturally to API 982 Refractory Inspector as a next step.

Yes — PrepAwayETE offers a free PDF demo of the API-936 practice questions so you can inspect the question quality and verified answers before paying anything. Once you purchase, 365 days of free updates are included, and if the product expires, the update service renews at a 50% discount from your member zone.

Passing the API-936 exam requires Scaled score, approx. 70% correct (not publicly disclosed), and the official registration fee is $450 (API members) / $625 (non-members). That fee buys a single attempt — a retake is charged at full price again. The smart sequence is to rehearse first: cycle through 87 practice questions at PrepAwayETE under timed conditions until your scores clear the passing mark with margin, then book.

The API Refractory Personnel blueprint comprises 5 domains, led by Testing & Inspection (15%), API STD 936 Core Requirements (30%), and Curing, Drying & Post-Installation (10%). The complete weighted syllabus is in the section above — accurate preparation starts with knowing exactly what the exam weights most.

API recommends the following training for the API Refractory Personnel:

• API Learning & Training

Courses build understanding; carefully compiled practice builds accuracy under pressure. Combine either resource above with 87 practice questions from PrepAwayETE and your preparation covers both.

No mandatory prerequisites; relevant work experience recommended

Vendor criteria evolve, so before you schedule anything, verify the latest requirements on the official API exam page.

Registration for the API Refractory Personnel runs through these official channels:

• API ICP Portal
• Prometric Scheduling

Worth noting when you book: the API-936 exam is delivered In-person test centers or remote proctoring.

Delivery first: download immediately after payment, with an email copy arriving within one minute. If 2 hours pass with no email, check spam and contact our support team. You can install the software on as many computers as you need — no device limit.

If you take the API-936 exam within 60 days of purchase and do not pass, the PrepAwayETE money back guarantee applies: file within 2 days of the exam with a scanned enrollment slip and the official score report (PDF), and the claim is processed within 7 days. The candidate name must match the payer name; the policy excludes exams taken within 3 days of purchase, purchases never used in an actual exam attempt, free materials, and expired orders. If you would rather keep preparing, exchange the product for two free exam packages of equal value and keep the update service on your original purchase.

Expect 85 (75 scored + 10 pretest) questions inside 195 minutes on the API-936 exam. The clock is the quiet examiner: knowing the content is not enough if pacing fails you. Rehearse with the PrepAwayETE Windows software or online engine in timed mode — the smooth, stable interface means nothing technical distracts you while you build your rhythm.