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NICET (the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) is a non-profit organization created by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) to serve the certification needs of the engineering technology community.

11/06/2026

Why do technicians pursue NICET's Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems (ITWBS) certification? It's a way to show employers and authorities having jurisdiction that you're trained on know NFPA 25, know how are qualified to spot damage and deficiencies, and follow the right inspection and testing procedures.

Start your ITWBS journey at https://www.nicet.org/certification-programs/electrical-and-mechanical-systems/inspection-and-testing-of-water-based-systems/

11/03/2026

It's National Apprenticeship Week - a good time to point out that a career in construction materials testing doesn't require a four-year degree to start. NICET's Construction Materials Testing (CMT) - Soils certification is built for field and lab technicians who test soil properties for construction projects, with a path built around hands-on experience and a computer-based exam. If you know someone looking for a technical, hands-on career, this is worth sharing. Learn more at https://www.nicet.org/certification-programs/civil-engineering/asphalt-concrete-soils/construction-materials-testing-soils/

11/02/2026

NICET’s Special Hazards Systems (SHS) Certification Program has updated exams, released today.

SHS now embeds NFPA codes and standards into the exam. You’ll be able to read them on screen in a view-only format while you test. You can also still bring your physical code books. Check the reference list for your level to see which ones.

The updated exams reference:
• NFPA 72 (2022)
• NFPA 70 (2020)
• NFPA 12 (2022)
• NFPA 2001 (2022)
• NFPA 11 (2024)
• NFPA 76 (2024)

Exams are taken on a computer at Pearson testing centers. That means more flexible dates, booking and confirmation right away, and faster scoring. You can also take Level I from home with OnVue remote proctoring.

Get the full details: https://www.nicet.org/news-release/nicet-updates-special-hazards-systems-certification-program/

10/29/2026

Another certification worth knowing about this Careers in Construction Month: NICET's Construction Materials Testing (CMT) - Concrete. Technicians in this program test concrete's engineering properties against project specifications, work that happens in both the field and the lab. It's a separate credential from CMT-Asphalt and CMT-Soils, each with its own exam content tailored to that material. Learn more about CMT certification at https://www.nicet.org/certification-programs/civil-engineering/asphalt-concrete-soils/construction-materials-testing-concrete/

10/27/2026

Careers in Construction Month isn't just about what happens on site - it's also about the lab and field work that checks whether materials meet spec before and during construction. NICET's Construction Materials Testing (CMT) - Asphalt certification is built for technicians who test asphalt's engineering properties, using a newly redesigned computer-based exam format. It's a specialized, detail-driven path that doesn't get talked about nearly enough. Learn more at https://www.nicet.org/certification-programs/civil-engineering/asphalt-concrete-soils/construction-materials-testing-asphalt/

10/23/2026

Not every fire risk fits a standard sprinkler or detection setup. Data centers, labs, and other critical facilities need suppression systems engineered for their specific hazards, and NICET's Special Hazards Systems (SHS) certification is built for the technicians who design, install, and maintain them - working with clean agents, CO2, foam, and water mist systems, among others.

Learn more about SHS certification at https://www.nicet.org/certification-programs/electrical-and-mechanical-systems/special-hazards-systems/

10/20/2026

Every sprinkler system starts with the people who lay it out before a single pipe goes in the ground. NICET's Water-Based Systems Layout (WBSL) certification is built for technicians who prepare plans and submittals, select equipment, and manage layout projects for water-based fire protection systems - the layout side of a system's life, distinct from our inspection-focused ITWBS credential. Learn more about WBSL certification at https://www.nicet.org/certification-programs/electrical-and-mechanical-systems/water-based-systems-layout/

10/19/2026

Who’s responsible for secure integration on your team?

Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems show how one connected device can affect controls, networks, and physical operations. In the latest PE Magazine, two professional engineers explain why integrating software into physical systems takes a whole-system view, and how NICET’s Systems Software Integrator (SSI) Certification helps put that into practice.

More than two dozen SSI-type duties are spread across nine different job titles, often with no single person responsible. SSI certification closes that gap.

Read the article: https://www.nspe.org/career-growth/pe-magazine/issue-3-2026/systems-thinking-engineering-era-cyber-risk
Learn about SSI certification: https://www.nicet.org/certification-programs/systems-software-integrator-ssi-certification/

10/16/2026

Not everyone in fire alarm work installs and designs new systems - some technicians specialize specifically in inspecting and testing systems that are already installed.

NICET's Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems (ITFAS) certification is built for exactly that role, with two levels focused on periodic inspection, testing, and documentation rather than system design. It's a narrower, more specialized credential than our Fire Alarm Systems program, and a good fit for technicians focused on maintenance work. Learn more at https://www.nicet.org/certification-programs/electrical-and-mechanical-systems/inspection-and-testing-of-fire-alarm-systems/

10/14/2026

Fire alarms give people time to get out safely, and that starts with the technicians who put them in. NICET's Fire Alarm Systems (FAS) certification, built on NFPA 72, covers system layout, equipment selection, installation, acceptance testing, troubleshooting, and even technical sales across four progressive levels. Learn more about FAS certification at https://www.nicet.org/certification-programs/electrical-and-mechanical-systems/fire-alarm-systems/

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