Telecommunications is the science and technology of communication (as opposed to processing of information) at a distance by electronic transmission of impulses, such as by telegraph, cable, telephone, radio, or television. The iNARTE Telecommunication certification pertains to professionals involved in the science and practice of communications by electromagnetic means. iNARTE certified (NC) Engineers and NC Technicians work throughout the telephone/communications industry, public/utilities industry, airline technology industry, oil/gas industry, radio communications and telephone systems for state and local municipalities and broadcast industry.
Current and past service members can apply for iNARTE Certification for free with proof of service.
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There is no examination for Telecommunications certification but you do need to hold an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL). Let us know if you need assistance obtaining this license.
iNARTE is an FCC designated Commercial Operator License Examination Manager (COLEM).
The GROL license is comprised of FCC Element 1 and FCC Element 3.
Please see our FCC licensing page for more information as to how to register and complete these exams.
If you have been an iNARTE certified telecommunications professional for more than two years, chances are you’ve gained expertise. Your iNARTE certification should reflect your current skill level.
If your experience exceeds your certification level, it is time to upgrade* your iNARTE certification level. Please see the Certification Requirements to determine the certification level for which you qualify.
* Note: Upgrade applies only to Telecommunications certification categories (EMC, ESD and ATL are not eligible for upgrade).
Before you apply for certification, please ensure that you meet all the requirements specific to the scheme you wish to apply for. You can review those requirements on our website. These can be found by clicking on the ‘Individual Auditors’ tab at the top-level navigation of our homepage. From the drop-down menu, select the ‘Browse All Certifications’ option. From there, you will be taken to a page that features the different categories of certifications we offer, including Electrostatic Discharge, Product Safety, etc. Select the scheme you are are interested in and click the ‘Learn More’ button. You will then be taken through to your selected scheme page. From there, click on the ‘Download Certification Requirements’ button on the right hand side of the page. Please review the requirements carefully to ensure that you meet the scheme, grade and scope requirements.
If you are a new customer, you will need to create an account with Exemplar LINK, our customer portal platform. You can access Exemplar LINK via www.exemplarlink.org or via the Exemplar LINK login button on our website. From there, you can enter your contact details and create your account.
Once you have an account, either as a new customer or as an existing customer, you can apply for certification by following these steps:
Once we have received your application, an Exemplar Global certification specialist will contact you if any additional information or steps are required.
You can check on the status of your application for certification via our Exemplar LINK platform at www.exemplarlink.org. At the top-level navigation, select the ‘Manage My Certifications’ button and from the drop- down menu choose the iNARTE option. From there, select the ‘Current Certifications’ tab. You will then be taken through to the ‘Applications in Progress’ page where you can check the status of your certification application.
Once you submit your application for certification, you will not be able to see the documents you have uploaded to support your application. Please contact your certification specialist or info@exemplarglobal.org if you need assistance.
It usually takes between seven to 10 business days to complete this process. However, this is provided that all supporting documents have been uploaded by the applicant.
Download the “Certification Requirements” document from the certification page you wish to apply for.
Carefully review the requirements to see if you have the qualification (training) needed and have met the scheme, grade, and scope.
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Login to Exemplar LINK & continue to: Manage My Certifications > iNARTE > Apply for Certification
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