CEDIA Certified Integrated Systems Technician (IST) BETA Exam

This certification is for experienced technicians to showcase their all-around knowledge and skills related to the installation of smart home technology systems. Technicians at this level can work independently to perform all functions related to the pre-wire and trim-out phases of a project including troubleshooting common errors and verifying system functionality. Certified technicians follow best practices to properly mount and install a wide range of home technology equipment in racks and throughout a residence. They understand the basic concepts of how audio, video, and communication and control devices work, and perform the basic configuration of various integrated systems and equipment. The IST exam blueprint was slightly updated April 2026, and a new version IST exam is being administered as BETA exam from September 1 – 30, 2026 including at CEDIA Expo. This BETA exam contains some additional questions which are being checked for quality. Participants in the BETA exam will have an extra hour to complete the assessment and will find out their results once the exam and passing score has been finalized in October. To encourage high participation in the Beta exam, the fee has been discounted to $50.