Certified television operator (CTO) is a title granted to an individual that successfully passes the examination requirements of the certification in the United States.
The certification is regulated by the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE).
Individuals who use the title without consent from the Society of Broadcast Engineers could face legal action.
[citation needed] The SBE certifications were created to recognize individuals who practice in career fields that are not regulated by state licensing programs.
Television operators are no longer regulated at the national level.