Follow these steps toward industry certification.
Step 1: Decide what level of certification is right for you.
- I am entry-level installer with less than one year of experience: ESPA Certified-EST®
- I have at least one to three years of experience as a practicing technician in the industry: NSCA EST-L2™
Be sure to review the outlines of exam content (the job classification systems), which are posted on each corresponding certification page of our website.
Step 2: Assess your strengths and weaknesses.
The pre-test assessment allows you to better determine your course of study and helps you decide if you are prepared to take a certification exam. It shows your current strengths and weaknesses through a score report that’s broken down by exam domain (the exam sections that are presented in the outline of exam content). Pre-test assessments are available for the both the ESPA and NSCA exams. The NSCA Assessment is $49.
Note: By clicking the NSCA Assessment you will navigate away from the NSCA website. Once at the assessment page, you will see a list of different choices, click on Exam Registration. Next, pick NSCA from the Organization drop down menu and choose EST-L2 Assessment from the Exam drop down menu. If you have any difficulties or have additional questions, please contact Ann Roushar at NSCA by email at aroushar@nsca.org or by phone at 800-446-6722.
Visit www.espa.org for information on the ESPA assessment.
Step 3: Determine how best to prepare for the exam.
NSCA offers a live review and an online review for the exam in addition to references to help you study:
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CERTIFIED EST-L2 REVIEW COURSE
Electronic Systems Technician (EST) level-2 is an appropriate entry point for the installers and technicians who already have 2-4 years experience on the job. The four modules included in this review are: Project Start-Up, Rough-In Installation, Termination and Component Installation and System Activation and Project Closeout.
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Other NSCA classes and seminars regionally throughout the year and online may also be valuable preparation for the test.
ESPA offers an online, self-paced review or an instructor-led review. Visit www.espa.org for more information.
Step 4: Register for an exam.
Complete and return this application to register for the exam. Then, locate a proctored testing facility near you or contact NSCA to register for the written exam at a scheduled event. Once your application is approved, you will receive instructions on how to pay for and schedule your exam.
Learn More
For more information on your NSCA certification or how to recertify, download the Certification Handbook and Application or contact NSCA at 800.446.6722 or cert@nsca.org.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about NSCA's EST-L2 certification.
To see a breakdown of the steps to follow to become NSCA EST-L2 certified, click here.