Career Details

Certified Video Technician

Description

ESA National Training School's CVT Certification gives you a Road Map for Success in your career development by requiring applicants to meet stringent training and work experience requirements. They are earned and continuously maintained to help you develop your skills and knowledge.

Certifying Organization

Electronic Security Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Alarm Technician - Level I

Certifying Organization

Electronic Security Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Fire AlarmTechnician - Level II

Certifying Organization

Electronic Security Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Physical Security Professional

Certifying Organization

ASIS

Type

A - Core

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Projected Job Growth

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