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)

          Certification and Membership Handbook

About the Applications

Certification application procedures

Tips on completing applications

SBE Certified logo

Upon passing a SBE Certification exam, you will be authorized to display the SBE Certified logo on your business cards, letterhead, resume, website or email signature. For proper use of this logo and to download visit the Press Resources page on the SBE website.