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Red Seal exam prep for employers with apprentices
The Red Seal Interprovincial Exam is the interprovincial exam for skilled trades across Canada. We don't sell prep for it yet. If your staff will sit it, tell us how many and when. We build what firms ask for.
What is the format of the Red Seal exam?
| Questions | Varies by trade (120 is given as an example)Red Seal exam preparation guide |
|---|---|
| Time | 4 hoursRed Seal exam preparation guide |
| Pass mark | 70%Red Seal exam preparation guide |
| Format | Multiple choice, one correct answer of fourRed Seal exam preparation guide |
Facts checked November 9, 2026. These details can change, so check the source before you book. If a detail is missing, we did not find it.
Why would a firm pay for Red Seal exam prep?
Our opinion, with no outside source
Each trade is its own exam, so we would start with one trade where employers ask first.
Questions firms ask
How many questions are on the Red Seal exam?
Varies by trade (120 is given as an example). Source: Red Seal exam preparation guide.
How long is the Red Seal exam?
4 hours. Source: Red Seal exam preparation guide.
What is the pass mark for the Red Seal exam?
70%. Source: Red Seal exam preparation guide.
Can my firm buy Red Seal exam prep from Prep to Pass today?
Not yet. We build the exams that firms ask for. Tell us how many people will sit it and when.
Is Prep to Pass linked to Red Seal Program?
No. Prep to Pass is independent and has no link to Red Seal Program.