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Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
Audio Systems - Level I Certification Description This certification program is for engineering technicians engaged in the layout, installation, and maintenance of audio systems for commercial, industrial, and large space applications. Certifying Organization National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies http://www.nicet.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Audio Systems - Level I Website
Audio Systems - Level II Certification Description This certification program is for engineering technicians engaged in the layout, installation, and maintenance of audio systems for commercial, industrial, and large space applications. Areas covered on the exam include: basic electronics, acoustics, and related math; basic understanding of other related low voltage systems; and application of codes and standards. Level II is for technicians who perform routine tasks under general daily supervision Certifying Organization National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies http://www.nicet.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Audio Systems - Level II Website
Audio Systems - Level III Certification Description This certification program is for engineering technicians engaged in the layout, installation, and maintenance of audio systems for commercial, industrial, and large space applications. Areas covered on the exam include: basic electronics, acoustics, and related math; basic understanding of other related low voltage systems; and application of codes and standards. Level III is for intermediate-level technicians who, under little or no daily supervision, work with standards, plans, specifications, and instructions. Certifying Organization National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies http://www.nicet.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Audio Systems - Level III Website
Avid Certified Support Representative for Workgroups Certification Description The Avid Certified Support Representative (ACSR) for Workgroups thoroughly understands how to install and maintain technical, operational, and administrative aspects of Avid's Interplay management system and how it interacts with Avid's Editing and Storage platforms. Certifying Organization Avid Technology, Inc. http://www.avid.com/education/certification#overview Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes Avid Certified Support Representative for Workgroups Website
Certified AM Directional Specialist Certification Description The SBE Program of Certification designed the AM Directional Specialist Certification to help evaluate an individual's ability to perform the necessary tasks to keep facilities operating properly. AM radio stations can operate as non-directional with a single tower or directional using more than one tower. While both require knowledge and skill to maintain in proper working order, the directional antenna system involves a higher degree of skill and understanding of RF theory. Certifying Organization Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc. http://www.sbe.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified AM Directional Specialist Website
Certified Digital Radio Broadcast Specialist Certification Description The SBE Program of Certification designed the Digital Radio Broadcast Specialist Certification to help evaluate an individual's ability to perform the necessary tasks to build and keep facilities operating properly. It will qualify an individual's knowledge of digital radio broadcasting including audio processing, studio-to-transmitter links and transmission of multi-channel digital program streams. Certifying Organization Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc. http://www.sbe.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? No ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years Certified Digital Radio Broadcast Specialist Website
Certified Technology Specialist Certification Description The CTS credential is for audiovisual professionals who have demonstrated knowledge and comprehension of the science and technology used in communications including audio, video, display and systems. Certifying Organization InfoComm International https://www.infocomm.org/cps/rde/xchg/infocomm/hs.xsl/index.htm Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Technology Specialist Website
Certified Technology Specialist-Design Certification Description A Certified Technology Specialist-Design (CTS-D) is an AV systems designer who assesses client's needs, designs AV systems and prepares AV design documents, by coordinating and collaborating with other professionals to create AV systems that satisfy clients requirements. Certifying Organization InfoComm International https://www.infocomm.org/cps/rde/xchg/infocomm/hs.xsl/index.htm Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No Certified Technology Specialist-Design Website
Certified Video Engineer Certifying Organization Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc. http://www.sbe.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Video Engineer Website
Commercial Audio Technician Certification Description The Commercial Audio Technician (CAT) is a certification for sound system technicians who need to design, install and troubleshoot speech and music sound systems in commercial and institutional environments. Commercial Audio Technicians must be knowledgeable in Acoustics, Microphones, Speakers, Sound & Measurements, Wiring, 70-Volt Systems, Troubleshooting, Safety, Codes and Standards. Certifying Organization ETA International http://www.eta-i.org/ Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Commercial Audio Technician Website
Media Composer User Certification Description The Avid Media Composer User Certification requires that you display a firm grasp of the core skills, workflows, and concepts of non-linear editing on the Avid Media Composer system. Certifying Organization Avid Technology, Inc. http://www.avid.com/education/certification#overview Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Media Composer User Website
Video Security Systems Designer I Certification Description The program track includes a sequence of two levels of certification, related to the complexity of the systems being installed/serviced. NICET bases the content of the levels largely on a system classification scheme involving three system types A, B, and C. Certification at a particular level is achieved by demonstrating knowledge of and experience in the work associated with certain types of systems. Certifying Organization National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies http://www.nicet.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Video Security Systems Designer I Website
Video Security Systems Designer II Certification Description The program track includes a sequence of two levels of certification, related to the complexity of the systems being installed/serviced. NICET bases the content of the levels largely on a system classification scheme involving three system types - "A", "B", and "C". Certification at a particular level is achieved by demonstrating knowledge of and experience in the work associated with certain types of systems. Certifying Organization National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies http://www.nicet.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Video Security Systems Designer II Website
Video Security Systems Technician I Certification Description The program track includes a sequence of four levels of certification, based on the complexity of the systems being installed/serviced. NICET bases the content of the levels largely on a system classification scheme involving three system types A, B, and C. Certification at a particular level is achieved by demonstrating knowledge of and experience in the work associated with certain types of systems. The following levels are now available for testing and certification: Level I - In training; Assists on VSS Projects Level II - Installs Type A Systems (See Systems Classifications) Level III - Installs Types A and B Systems (See Systems Classifications) Certifying Organization National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies http://www.nicet.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Video Security Systems Technician I Website
Video Security Systems Technician II Certification Description The program track includes a sequence of four levels of certification, based on the complexity of the systems being installed/serviced. NICET bases the content of the levels largely on a system classification scheme involving three system types - "A", "B", and "C". Certification at a particular level is achieved by demonstrating knowledge of and experience in the work associated with certain types of systems. Certifying Organization National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies http://www.nicet.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Video Security Systems Technician II Website
Video Security Systems Technician III Certification Description The program track includes a sequence of four levels of certification, based on the complexity of the systems being installed/serviced. NICET bases the content of the levels largely on a system classification scheme involving three system types - "A", "B", and "C". Certification at a particular level is achieved by demonstrating knowledge of and experience in the work associated with certain types of systems. Certifying Organization National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies http://www.nicet.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Video Security Systems Technician III Website
Video Security Systems Technician IV Certification Description The program track includes a sequence of four levels of certification, based on the complexity of the systems being installed/serviced. NICET bases the content of the levels largely on a system classification scheme involving three system types - "A", "B", and "C". Certification at a particular level is achieved by demonstrating knowledge of and experience in the work associated with certain types of systems. Certifying Organization National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies http://www.nicet.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Video Security Systems Technician IV Website

Audio and Video Equipment Technicians

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
http://www.nicet.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Audio Systems - Level I Website

Audio Systems - Level II

Certification Description
This certification program is for engineering technicians engaged in the layout, installation, and maintenance of audio systems for commercial, industrial, and large space applications. Areas covered on the exam include: basic electronics, acoustics, and related math; basic understanding of other related low voltage systems; and application of codes and standards. Level II is for technicians who perform routine tasks under general daily supervision

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
http://www.nicet.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Audio Systems - Level II Website

Audio Systems - Level III

Certification Description
This certification program is for engineering technicians engaged in the layout, installation, and maintenance of audio systems for commercial, industrial, and large space applications. Areas covered on the exam include: basic electronics, acoustics, and related math; basic understanding of other related low voltage systems; and application of codes and standards. Level III is for intermediate-level technicians who, under little or no daily supervision, work with standards, plans, specifications, and instructions.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
http://www.nicet.org

Audio Systems - Level III Website

Avid Certified Support Representative for Workgroups

Certification Description
The Avid Certified Support Representative (ACSR) for Workgroups thoroughly understands how to install and maintain technical, operational, and administrative aspects of Avid's Interplay management system and how it interacts with Avid's Editing and Storage platforms.

Certifying Organization
Avid Technology, Inc.
http://www.avid.com/education/certification#overview

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Avid Certified Support Representative for Workgroups Website

Certified AM Directional Specialist

Certification Description
The SBE Program of Certification designed the AM Directional Specialist Certification to help evaluate an individual's ability to perform the necessary tasks to keep facilities operating properly. AM radio stations can operate as non-directional with a single tower or directional using more than one tower. While both require knowledge and skill to maintain in proper working order, the directional antenna system involves a higher degree of skill and understanding of RF theory.

Certifying Organization
Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc.
http://www.sbe.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified AM Directional Specialist Website

Certified Digital Radio Broadcast Specialist

Certification Description
The SBE Program of Certification designed the Digital Radio Broadcast Specialist Certification to help evaluate an individual's ability to perform the necessary tasks to build and keep facilities operating properly. It will qualify an individual's knowledge of digital radio broadcasting including audio processing, studio-to-transmitter links and transmission of multi-channel digital program streams.

Certifying Organization
Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc.
http://www.sbe.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years

Certified Digital Radio Broadcast Specialist Website

Certified Technology Specialist

Certification Description
The CTS credential is for audiovisual professionals who have demonstrated knowledge and comprehension of the science and technology used in communications including audio, video, display and systems.

Certifying Organization
InfoComm International
https://www.infocomm.org/cps/rde/xchg/infocomm/hs.xsl/index.htm

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Technology Specialist Website

Certified Technology Specialist-Design

Certification Description
A Certified Technology Specialist-Design (CTS-D) is an AV systems designer who assesses client's needs, designs AV systems and prepares AV design documents, by coordinating and collaborating with other professionals to create AV systems that satisfy clients requirements.

Certifying Organization
InfoComm International
https://www.infocomm.org/cps/rde/xchg/infocomm/hs.xsl/index.htm

Certified Technology Specialist-Design Website

Certified Video Engineer

Certifying Organization
Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc.
http://www.sbe.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Video Engineer Website

Commercial Audio Technician

Certification Description
The Commercial Audio Technician (CAT) is a certification for sound system technicians who need to design, install and troubleshoot speech and music sound systems in commercial and institutional environments. Commercial Audio Technicians must be knowledgeable in Acoustics, Microphones, Speakers, Sound & Measurements, Wiring, 70-Volt Systems, Troubleshooting, Safety, Codes and Standards.

Certifying Organization
ETA International
http://www.eta-i.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Commercial Audio Technician Website

Media Composer User

Certification Description
The Avid Media Composer User Certification requires that you display a firm grasp of the core skills, workflows, and concepts of non-linear editing on the Avid Media Composer system.

Certifying Organization
Avid Technology, Inc.
http://www.avid.com/education/certification#overview

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Media Composer User Website

Video Security Systems Designer I

Certification Description
The program track includes a sequence of two levels of certification, related to the complexity of the systems being installed/serviced. NICET bases the content of the levels largely on a system classification scheme involving three system types A, B, and C. Certification at a particular level is achieved by demonstrating knowledge of and experience in the work associated with certain types of systems.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
http://www.nicet.org

Video Security Systems Designer I Website

Video Security Systems Designer II

Certification Description
The program track includes a sequence of two levels of certification, related to the complexity of the systems being installed/serviced. NICET bases the content of the levels largely on a system classification scheme involving three system types - "A", "B", and "C". Certification at a particular level is achieved by demonstrating knowledge of and experience in the work associated with certain types of systems.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
http://www.nicet.org

Video Security Systems Designer II Website

Video Security Systems Technician I

Certification Description
The program track includes a sequence of four levels of certification, based on the complexity of the systems being installed/serviced. NICET bases the content of the levels largely on a system classification scheme involving three system types A, B, and C. Certification at a particular level is achieved by demonstrating knowledge of and experience in the work associated with certain types of systems.
The following levels are now available for testing and certification:
Level I - In training; Assists on VSS Projects
Level II - Installs Type A Systems (See Systems Classifications)
Level III - Installs Types A and B Systems (See Systems Classifications)

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
http://www.nicet.org

Video Security Systems Technician I Website

Video Security Systems Technician II

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
http://www.nicet.org

Video Security Systems Technician II Website

Video Security Systems Technician III

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
http://www.nicet.org

Video Security Systems Technician III Website

Video Security Systems Technician IV

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
http://www.nicet.org

Video Security Systems Technician IV Website

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