• CEDIA ESC-T/IST Renewal Application

    Renewal Option 1: Continual Education & Recent Work Experience
  • The CEDIA Certified Integrated Systems Techinician (IST) is the renamed, newer version of the EST-T but retains the same target level and general scope with the following domains:

    • Project Processes
    • Infrastructure
    • Equipment Installation 
    • Communication Systems
    • Integrated Systems
    • System Vertification & Testing

    Additional details regarding exam content can be found on the full IST Exam Blueprint.

  • I. Statement of Understanding:

  • The IST certification includes new policies which are detailed in the IST Candidate Handbook. One of the new policies requires that each person holding the IST certification must agree to the following statement.

     

    By checking the box and signing my name below I agree to the following: 

    1. I attest that all information provided in my application is complete and accurate.

    2. I agree to comply with all policies and provisions of the certification program including the CEDIA Certification Code of Conduct.

    3. I agree to provide any information needed to determine the my eligibility for initial and/or continued certification and to cooperate fully with any disciplinary investigations.

    4. I agree to make claims regarding certification only with respect to the scope for which certification has been granted.

    5. I agree to not misuse the credential, certification mark, and or certificate, or to use them in a misleading manner.

    6. I agree to not use the certification in a manner that would bring CEDIA and/or the Certification Commission into disrepute, and not to make any statement regarding the certification which the Certification Commission considers misleading or unauthorized;

    7. I agree to immediately discontinue all claims to certification, discontinue use of the credential/ certification mark, and return any certificates issued, if certification is suspended, revoked or expired.

    8. I agree to not copy, release, share, or otherwise disclose confidential examination materials or participate in fraudulent test-taking practices.

  • Please contact certification@cedia.org if you have any questions about the statement above or the CEDIA Certification Code of Conduct.

  • II. Official Contact Information:

    Please enter the name that you would like displayed on your certificate and the physical address you would like it to be mailed to. Please notify CEDIA of any changes to your contact information.
  • III. Continuing Education & Verification of Recent Work Experience:

  • For certificants transitioning from ESC-T to IST, the Certification Commmission requires both 30 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and evidence of relevant, on the job work experience in 2 of the last 3 years. 

    One way to verify experience is by a reference from somoene such as a supervisor, business owner, HR Mangager or product supplier. The reference form can be filled out using the following link or uploaded below:  https://form.jotform.com/221236197969165 

    If your reference has not already filled out the form, CEDIA will email them with the link to the form.

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  • If you do not have a refence then you can also submit other redacted documentation such as performance reviews, tax statements, or client referrals. 

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  • IV. Additional Information:

  • V. Applicant's E-Signature

  • By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. After clicking hitting submit, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. 

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