It was founded by electronics technicians and servicing dealers in 1978. Those dedicated professionals saw the need for an association that was totally independent of any industry influences on its technicians. The sole purpose of our association is to provide recognized professional credentials as a testament to an individual's skills and knowledge in a particular area of study.
Membership is voluntary in our organization.
We do not issue certifications and licenses as a means to market or sell products and services or increase our membership ranks. We recognize all industry standards and are dedicated to upholding the highest degree of professionalism in examination development and administration. A fundamental premise in ETA member eligibility requirements is that our certification programs must be non-discriminatory , objective , and reasonable . These requirements set the ETA apart from other Associations that offer certifications, but require membership in their organization in order to allow candidates to sit for certification examinations. The ETA exists to support and help technicians, not the other way around.