ETA offers both proprietary and non-proprietary certifications for Motorola and Channel Partner technicians. Motorola Solutions recommends that all technicians take the basic electronics Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) - designated as CESa in Canada - exam prior to obtaining any of these certifications.
Many technicians are also choosing to achieve the full Journeyman-level CET (designated as CES in Canada) status by taking either the Wireless Communications (WCM) or the General Communications Technician - Level 2 (GCT2) certification. Others have gone on to attain Senior Status (CETsr) or even Master Status (CETma) level CET certification.
Please note that all examinees must register for training through Motorola Solutions for the Hands-On portion of the exams. ETA does not provide training. The written portion can be taken at one of ETA's many test sites around the world.
ETA has provided this page to help answer some of the most commonly asked questions about Motorola certification programs, as well as to help identify Motorola-specific resources for examination testing.
ASTRO® 25 Series registration is now being taken through the Motorola LMS system. You may register for one of these sessions at https://learning.motorolasolutions.com. Motorola Technicians who take the ASTRO® 25 Series as a Stand-Alone are not yet required to take the Associate CET exam. The ASTRO® 25 series cannot be earned at a Journeyman level due to the RNA and Console certification retirements.
Motorola Technicians who take the ASTRO® 25 Series as a Stand-Alone are not yet required to take the Associate CET exam. Attendance of the corresponding ASTRO® 25 M Core training course is mandatory.
Motorola Technicians who take the ASTRO® 25 Series as a Stand-Alone are not yet required to take the Associate CET exam. Attendance of the corresponding ASTRO® 25 GTR 8000 Repeater Site training course is mandatory.
Motorola Technicians who take the ASTRO® 25 Series as a Stand-Alone are not yet required to take the Associate CET exam. Attendance of the corresponding ASTRO® 25 RF Site Preventative Maintenace training course is mandatory.
If you hold a Standalone R56 and later complete the Associate CET (CETa), then you are eligible to upgrade to a Journeyman CET! To apply for the Journeyman CET, you must have two or more years of combined work and electronics training. To upgrade, please fill out the Journeyman CET upgrade form. Journeyman upgrades are $55.
ETA also offers the following certifications for Motorola Solutions technicians, Motorola Solutions representatives, and those invited by Motorola Solutions attempting to achieve ETA Journeyman Certified Electronics Technician (CET) status. The Associate CET (CETa) is a prerequisite for all Journeyman certifications as well as two or more years of experience.
Formerly Antenna System Analysis (ASA)
Those wishing to take the ASC must have an RF Wireless Journeyman CET or CETsr certification. Please see the ASC description for more details.
Price (Theory/Practical): | $105 |
Type of Certification: | |
Maintenance Required: | |
Certification Term: | 4 Yrs |
Hands-On Required: | Yes |
Questions on Exam: | 100 |
Passing Score: | 75% |
Time Allowed to Test: | 2 hours |
If you hold a Standalone GTR-SPV and later complete the Associate CET (CETa) or General Communications Technician - Level 1, then you are eligible to upgrade to a Journeyman CET! To apply for the Journeyman CET, you must have two or more years of combined training/experience. To upgrade, please fill out the Journeyman CET upgrade form. Journeyman upgrades are $55.
Course_SRV0147 required, and prior experience with networking and CETa strongly suggested.
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ETA publishes two books in-house for the popular Associate CET (CETa) basic electronics and Customer Service Specialist (CSS) workforce readiness certifications. Each of these study guides are written by industry professionals, and feature chapter quizzes and practice exams (actual certification examination questions are derived from their respective competencies). ETA members receive a discount on the ETA study guides. Bulk discounts are also available.
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