The Recording Conservatory of Austin
Audio Visual Arts
Certificate
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Austin
Austin, TX
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
60 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$29,760 for the Program
Commercial Audio Technician — CAT
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The Commercial Audio Technician (CAT) is a certification for sound system technicians who need to design, install and troubleshoot speech and music sound systems in commercial and institutional environments. Commercial Audio Technicians must be knowledgeable in acoustics, microphones, speakers, sound & measurements, wiring, 70-volt systems, troubleshooting, safety, codes and standards.
Certifying Organization
ETA International
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If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 4 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
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The Recording Conservatory of Austin
Audio Visual Arts
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Austin
Austin, TX
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
60 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$36,860 for the Program
Liceo de Arte y Tecnología
Ingeniería de Audio y Producción Musical
Diploma
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Hato Rey Campus
Hato Rey, PR
Next start
Nov 9, 2026
Duration
16 months
App fee
$30
Tuition
$16,800 for the Program
Academy of Art University
Music Technology
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
San Francisco Campus
San Francisco, CA
Next start
Feb 3, 2027
Duration
2 Years
60 semester units
App fee
$50
Tuition
$81,960 for the Program
Academy of Art University
Sound Design
Master Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
San Francisco Campus
San Francisco, CA
Next start
Feb 3, 2027
Duration
36 units
36 semester units
App fee
$50
Tuition
$55,836 for the Program
Academy of Art University
Sound Design
Bachelor Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
San Francisco Campus
San Francisco, CA
Next start
Feb 3, 2027
Duration
120 units
120 semester units
App fee
$50
Tuition
$163,920 for the Program
Suggested because Commercial Audio Technician applies to Audio and Video Technicians. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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