There are eight (8) engineering certifications, two (2) operator certifications and one (1) broadcast networking certification – each to be valid for a period of five (5) years. There are also three (3) specialist certifications to establish a benchmark of individual strengths for those already certified at specific certification levels. The certification designations are as follows (PDF applications available for each link):

       Operator Level Certifications

• Certified Radio Operator® (CRO)
• Certified Television Operator® (CTO®)

       Broadcast Networking Certification

• Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist® (CBNT®)

       Engineering Level Certifications

• Certified Broadcast Technologist® (CBT)
• Certified Audio Engineer® (CEA®)
• Certified Video Engineer® (CEV®)
• Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer (CBRE®)
• Certified Broadcast Television Engineer (CBTE®)
• Certified Senior Broadcast Radio Engineer (CSRE®)
• Certified Senior Broadcast Television Engineer (CSTE®)
• Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer® (CPBE®)

       Specialist Certifications

• Certified 8-VSB Specialist (8-VSB)
• Certified AM Directional Specialist (AMD)
• Certified Digital Radio Broadcast Specialist (DRB)

• Life Certification (fillable form)

 The following certifications, while still in active use, are no longer issued.

• Certified Senior Broadcast Engineer (CSBE)
• Certified Radio and Television Broadcast Engineer (CBRTE)
• Certified Senior Radio and Television Broadcast Engineer (CSRTE)

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