ETA Courses

This is ETA International’s official entry-level guide for the Associate CET (CETa) certification, and is for those planning to become ETA Certified Electronics Technicians.

The 6th edition of The Associate CET Study Guide features 22 chapters authored by 16 practicing technicians and instructors from around the world as well as end-of-chapter quizzes and practice exam.

Topics include:

• Electronic Components
• AC and DC Electronics
• Components and Semiconductors
• Microprocessors
• Analog Circuits
• RF, Cabling, and Telecommunications
• Digital Circuits
• Troubleshooting, Testing, and Repair
• Shop and Service Management
• And more!

Contact Hours – 60

This training system is based upon Commercial Low-Voltage Wiring book by Charles J. Brooks and Ray Stroud. The content in this course is designed to certify cable installers in the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of copper data cable and category rated devices and components.

With this training you will become familiar with:

• Basic Standards and Practices
• Industry Standards
• Cable Installation and Management
• Cable Pulling
• Understanding Blueprints
• Testing and Troubleshooting
• Cable Ratings and Performances

This course is also designed to prepare the reader to challenge the knowledge portion of the Data Cabling Installer (DCI) exam from ETA International.

Contact Hours – 45

The A+ study guide is a great way to study for the Computer Service Technician (CST) certification from ETA International.

This course features 4 custom practice exams, 200 electronic flashcards, and searchable key term glossary.

After going through this study guide you will understand how to:

• Install and configure PC system unit components and peripheral devices.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot display, multimedia devices, storage devices, and internal system components.
• Explain network infrastructure concepts.
• Configure and troubleshoot network connections.
• Implement client virtualization.
• Support and troubleshoot laptops, mobile devices and print devices.

Contact Hours – 45

The CompTIA Security+ Study Guide is a great way to study for the Information Technology Security (ITS) certification from ETA International.

This course features 2 custom practice exams, 100 electronic flashcards, and searchable key term glossary.

After going through this study guide, you will be able to:

• Identify strategies developed by cyber adversaries to attack networks and hosts and the countermeasures deployed to defend them.
• Understand the principles of organizational security and the elements of effective security policies.
• Understand the technologies and uses of cryptographic standards and products.
• Install and configure network- and host-based security technologies.
• Describe how wireless and remote access security is enforced.
• Describe the standards and products used to enforce security on web and communications technologies.
• Identify strategies for ensuring business continuity, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.
• Summarize application and coding vulnerabilities and identify development and deployment methods designed to mitigate them.

Contact Hours – 45

The CompTIA Network+ Study Guide is a great way to study for the Network Systems Technician (NST) certification from ETA International.

This course features 2 custom practice exams, 100 electronic flashcards, and searchable key term glossary.

After going through this study guide, you will be able to:

• Describe the features of different network protocols and products for LANs, WANs, and wireless networks
• Understand the functions and features of TCP/IP addressing and protocols
• Identify threats to network security and appropriate countermeasures and controls
• Install and configure network cabling and appliances
• Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot networks

Contact Hours – 45

This training system is based upon the The Complete Fiber Optic Installers Certification book. The content in this course is related to the is designed to focus your attention on the testable items of the Fiber Installer Certification (FOIC) exam. It is not a substitute for actual job experience. However, it will greatly enhance your chances of passing this exam.

This online system will assist you in many ways in understanding what elements of the content is most important and more likely to be on the certification exam. The rest of this introductory chapter will explain each of the features of this powerful system so that you can get the most out of them.

This training system is based upon the ETA Small Wind Installer (SWI) certification exam and is designed to focus your attention on the testable items of the certification exam.

With this training you will become familiar with:

• Energy and Power
• Wind Power Technology
• Wind Turbine Design
• Design & Installation of Residential Scale Wind Turbine Systems
• Troubleshooting Wind Turbine Systems
• Building Codes and Compliance
• Understanding Blueprints

Contact Hours – 45

This training system is based upon the Solar Photovoltaic Installer Certification Guide by Jay and Annie Warmke.

The content in this course is related to the ETA’s Photovoltaic Installer – Level 1 certification exam and is designed to focus your attention on the testable items.

With this training you will become familiar with:

• Energy and Power
• Passive Solar Systems
• Active Solar Systems
• Design & Installation of Residential Scale Photovoltaic Systems
• Troubleshooting PV Systems
• Building Codes and Compliance
• Understanding Blueprints

Contact Hours – 45

The CSS Study Guide contains all of the information in the 4th edition plus much more. The best way to prepare for the popular Customer Service Specialist exam also prepares you for working with external customers as well as co-workers at your place of employment. It contains end-of-chapter quizzes and practice exam.

Topics include:

• Business Leadership
• Company Policies
• Communicating with Customers
• Evaluating Your Performance
• Ethics
• Handling Emotions
• Phone/Fax/Email/Social Media Etiquette
• Customer-Coworker Problems
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Protecting Customer Values and Property
• Time Management
• Employment Rules
• And More!

Contact Hours – 30

The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA®) is an organization that establishes certification criteria for service technicians in the computer industry. With the infusion of IT into consumer electronic products, digital systems have become more popular and more powerful than ever before.

Please visit www.etainternational.org to view the ETA exam competencies and practice exams for residential security-surveillance.

Examinees have two ways to sit for a certification exam with ETA International. They may take an exam using either a paper or online format under the supervision of an ETA approved exam proctor. Exam results are returned to examinees within ten business days when paper exams are received at ETA’s home office. Immediate results are displayed when the examinee completes the online exam.

ETA International currently has 850 ETA Certification exam proctors across the US and worldwide. To take an exam, locate an exam administrator (CA) and exam fees, please visit www.etainternational.org or call 1-800-288-3824 for more information. If your educational facility is interested in proctoring ETA exam, please call 1-800-288-3824 or email us at eta@eta-i.org.