Why Choose ETA Certifications?

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

• Why Choose ETA International For Your Certification Fact Sheet

Certification is a voluntary action by a professional group to establish a system to grant recognition to professionals who have met a stated level of training and work experience. Certified individuals are usually issued a certificate attesting that they have met the standards of the credentialing organization and are entitled to make the public aware of their credentialed status, usually through the use of acronyms (i.e., CET- Certified Electronics Technician; FOI-Fiber Optics Installer; CSS-Customer Service Specialist) after their names.

Certifications differ from certificate programs because certifications, by definition, include a work experience component. Many also include a Hands-On skills assessment. Certificate programs, on the other hand, award certificates once a course of study has been completed and do not require previous work experience.

Certification sets those with the credential apart, or above, those without it. There are a number of advantages to seeking certification. Certification provides recognition of professional achievement. For many, achieving certification becomes a personal professional goal-a way to test knowledge and to measure it against one's peers. Others see certification as an aid to career advancement. Many employers won't hire applicants if they can't show that they are knowledgeable in their field. Certification provides this proof. Certification holders also increase their earnings and promotion potential.

Certification shows that the holder has accepted the challenge to stay informed of new developments in their career field. The ETA certification exams are completely voluntary. These designations are a visible reminder to peers and co-workers of the holder's significant professional achievement. ETA-certified professionals should proudly display their certificates, wallet cards and lapel pins, and use their earned credentials on business correspondence.

ETA Certification - Helping Professionals Excel in the Electronics-Related Industries

Certification shows the world that you have gained the necessary knowledge and skills to perform better on the job. ETA’s widely recognized certification programs, modeled after international competency standards, offers both Stand-Alone certification exams and Journeyman certification exams. We’ve made ETA certification affordable and accessible for you, with our tests available online and at Approved Schools. To help you pass, we also offer downloadable study materials and practice tests.

Career Advancement with ETA

A certified professional often appears more dedicated, more skilled and thus more attractive to prospective employers, and can help you advance your career. View some of the business and organizations who currently employ ETA-certified professionals. Or visit our Career Resource Center job board to view current open positions. You can also ask your employer if they can provide you with reimbursement for ETA certification exams.

ETA Certification – Helping Educators Help Students

As a worldwide provider of accredited, vendor-neutral electronics certifications, ETA always seeks to meet the educational and training needs of educators in the electronics industry. We recognize that quality training and certification for instructors and students helps give your institution an edge and helps to produce well-rounded professionals who are better prepared to join the workforce.

We can assist your institution and your students with our downloadable study materials and practice tests.

ETA Certification - Helping Businesses Gain an Edge Over the Competition

Businesses that encourage or employ certified electronics professionals have the opportunity to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Certification may not only give professionals the knowledge and skills to perform better on the job, but also enable them to work more efficiently, to require less additional training and to be more satisfied with their careers. Thus, having or hiring certified professionals could influence your bottom line in areas such as operational efficiency, employee retention rates and customer satisfaction.