National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies

Important Notice Regarding Work Experience Evaluations
During 2011 NICET experienced an unusually high volume of work history evaluation requests. As a result, for some the work history review exceeds the 90 day review period. Please read the Official Memo from NICET Chief Operating Executive, Mike Clark addressing work history evaluations.

New LinkedIn Group
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Special Hazards Volunteer Information Session
Listen now to the on-demand version of the info session. Then share with us your interest to write and review exam questions for the new Special Hazards certification exams. Take the survey now!

Work Element Reference Material and Calculators
Check the list of allowable Reference Material and Calculators before your NICET paper pencil exam to ensure your material are on the list; and don't forget to complete an Examinee Reference List.

NICET Certification Directory
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Work Element Test Centers
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Standard Model/CBT Allowed Reference Material
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NICET Launches New Electrical Power Testing Program
Read the News Release.

Fire Protection
Special Hazards Systems
 January 25 through 27, 2012, NICET will host an Item Writing Workshop for the new Special Hazards Level I exam at the NICET offices in Alexandria, VA.

Fire Alarm Systems
The Item Writing Workshop for Fire Alarm Systems Levels I and II on December 13 and 14, 2011, was a great success! NICET will host virtual meetings in January and February to review the newly-written items.

Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems
Standard Model/CBT exams for all three levels are now live. Apply Now! Each level has multiple exam parts.

Water-Based (formerly Automatic Sprinkler) Systems Layout
Level I, II and III Standard Model/CBT exams are now live. Apply Now! The Development Committee is currently working on Level IV.

More Fire Protection News.

Help Write the Test
Join a Program Development Committee in Fire Protection, and help develop the new exams.

Practice Test Now Available
Practice Test for Fire Alarm Systems, Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems, and Water-Based (formerly Automatic Sprinkler) Systems Layout programs are now available.

Electrical Power
Electrical Power Testing
Level I, II and III Standard Model/CBT exams are now available. Apply Now! See program information.

Video Security Testing
Testing for Video Security Systems certification is now administered by Pearson VUE. NICET is accepting applications again.