National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies

[1] The result is a nonprofit organization that provides a nationally recognized and accepted procedure for recognition of qualified engineering technicians and technologists.

NICET's nationally recognized certification programs lay out a path for career advancement from entry to senior level responsibilities.

Designed by industry experts to provide engineering technology fields with a qualified workforce, programs are used by employers and specifiers to measure job skills and knowledge.

Technician certification requires testing (written, multiple choice) and documentation including a work history, recommendations, and, for most programs, supervisor verification of specific experience.

The Technologist registration requires that an individual will have graduated from a university that is ABET/TAC accredited and provide evidence of appropriate experience.

Open knowledge based testing for graduates of applied science programs and non-ABET accredited education is currently not allowed.

Open registration concepts that may rely on examinations and/or experiential qualifications would improve the acceptance of the NICET certifications[citation needed].

A Technologist curriculum may focus on specialized issues such as technical management, service, processes, or production improvements.