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Why Choose ETA

Founded in 1978, the Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA^® International) represents the electronics industry, from the technician and educator to the corporate institution.

Widely known for our vendor-neutral programs, and accredited by the International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC), ETA helps you advance your knowledge and excel in your field.

ETA has issued over 150,000 technical certifications covering more than 80 certification programs in a variety of technology fields. You can find ETA-certified professionals working for many well-known companies like Motorola, Google, ESPN, and the United States Armed Forces.

Prepare For An Exam

Do you need study materials for your certification exam? ETA offers many of the suggested study materials (listed at the end of each of our competencies) in the ETA online store. If you don't see the specific book you are looking for, then please check online or your local bookstore.

ETA also publishes two books in-house for the popular Associate CET (CETa) basic electronics and Customer Service Specialist (CSS) workforce readiness certifications. Each of these study guides are written by industry professionals, and feature chapter quizzes and practice exams. ETA members receive a discount on the ETA study guides. Bulk discounts are also available.

Take An Exam

Interested in taking an ETA certification exam? Once you have decided which ETA certification exam(s) you would like to take, find an ETA test site near you to take the exam.

Next, you must decide whether to take the exam online with Trapeza, ETA's online testing site, or on paper. A Certification Administrator must be present no matter which method of testing you select. You will then need to schedule a time to take the exam with your chosen Certification Administrator.

ETA is also one of only 13 FCC COLEMs approved to administer FCC licenses in the United States. You can take an FCC license exam at most Certification Administrator locations.

Become A Member

Whether you are a student, college professor, a beginner installer, a technician or a company chairperson, ETA can help you connect with other professionals from around the world to discuss issues, share experiences, and learn from one another.

As a member, you'll receive a subscription to ETA's bi-monthly magazine the High Tech News. Each issue includes important articles and features to keep you up-to-date with your industry. You will also have access to over 12 practice exams for popular ETA certifications.

Become A Certification Administrator (CA)

ETA continually strives to make its exam testing sites easily accessible for examinees who wish to take our 80+ certification exams. We currently have over 1,000 exam administrators at colleges, businesses, trade schools, and military bases throughout the world.

As a Certification Administrator, you'll receive a complimentary ETA membership as well as a percentage of each ETA exam given!

Maintaining Your Certification

Rapid changes in technology and products have also changed the methods used in servicing them. ETA supports certification maintenance and abides by the ISO 17024 standard. Certification maintenance is also required by ETA's accrediting body, the International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC).

By maintaining your ETA certification, you provide verification that as a certified technician, you are keeping up with current technology and enhancing your abilities and knowledge.