Career Details

Certified Engineering Technician - Audio Systems

Description

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Electronic Systems Technician

Certifying Organization

Electronic Systems Professional Alliance

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Wireless Systems Installer Engineer

Certifying Organization

Exemplar Global

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Wireless Systems Installer Technician

Certifying Organization

Exemplar Global

Type

A - Core

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