Career Details

Mobile Product Specialist

Description

Tailored for mobile electronics installers, MECP certification teaches the theory behind techniques and the industry's best practices developed and supported by the entire 12-volt industry. Exam questions ask you to identify real-world solutions to real-world problems, like eliminating noise, selecting proper gauge wires, determining ground locations and dealing with customer issues.

Certifying Organization

Consumer Technology Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 4 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Electronics

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

International Municipal Signal Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

HVACR

Certifying Organization

National Center for Construction Education and Research

Type

A - Core

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