There are number of certifications and licenses related to the programs taught by the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University.

Many employers view certifications and licenses as an independently verified measures of a prospective employee's technical excellence and qualifications for employment. They provide:

Proof of competence and achievement to recognized industry standards.
Demonstrate the professionalism and commitment of prospective employees.
Assure the employer of a measurable level of expertise and quality of workmanship.

In short, attaining appropriate certifications and licenses improves job opportunities!

Certifications

ETA Certifications
Several electronics technician certifications are sponsored by the Electronics Technicians Association, including the Associate Certified Electronics Technician and Journeyman Certified Electronics Technician. These tests can be taken at Michigan Technological University's School of Technology in Houghton, Michigan.

Associate Certified Electronics Technician
Information to help prepare for the Electronics Technicians Association's Associate Certified Electronics Technician examination. These tests can be taken at Michigan Technological University's School of Technology in Houghton, Michigan.

NARTE Certification
The National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers sponsors certifications for telecommunications technicians and engineers. These tests can be taken at Michigan Technological University's School of Technology in Houghton, Michigan.

NICET Certifications
The National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologies has a broad range of certifications available for engineering technicians and engineering technologists. These tests can be taken at Michigan Technological University's School of Technology in Houghton, Michigan.

Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE)
Through special arrangement, the School of Technology offers testing for selected SBE certifications (Certified Radio Operator, Certified Television Operator, Certified Broadcast Technologist , & Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist). These tests can be taken at Michigan Technological University's School of Technology in Houghton, Michigan.

Licenses

General Radiotelephone Operator License
Learn about the FCC's GROL license and how best to go about preparing for it! This test can be taken at Michigan Technological University's School of Technology in Houghton, Michigan.

Marine Radio Operator Permit
Learn about the FCC's MROP license and how best to go about preparing for it! This test can be taken at Michigan Technological University's School of Technology in Houghton, Michigan.