The NEBB Professional 2026 - Quarter 3

Dear Airbby,

Professional in the discipline for which certification is sought, and maintain the required instrumentation. The application also requires supporting business documents, instrumentation and calibration records, and reference letters. Before becoming certified, your firm must establish Applicant Firm status and complete the certification requirements within one year of submitting its initial application. NEBB HQ can help you review the re quirements, answer questions, and guide you through the process.

Can I take the exam without attending the seminar, or attend the seminar without taking the exam?

— Wondering About Seminars and Exams

Dear Wondering,

Yes. Seminar attendance and examination partici pation are separate. Candidates may take the exam without attending the seminar, and individuals may attend the seminar without taking the exam afterward. To take the exam offered after a seminar, you must be an approved candidate. Before testing, you must also have paid your exam invoice and received confirma tion and instructions for taking the exam. Seminars also provide an opportunity for profession als to expand their knowledge, refresh their skills, and further their professional development, regardless of whether they plan to pursue an examination. In short, attending a seminar does not obligate you to take the exam, and seminar attendance is not a re quirement for approved candidates to test

— Airbby

Dear Airbby,

What is the difference between a Certified Technician (CT) and a Certified Professional (CP)?

— Understanding Certification

Dear Understanding,

The primary difference is the scope of responsibility. A NEBB Certified Technician (CT) performs technical work within their certified discipline under the guid ance of a NEBB Certified Professional (CP). A Certified Professional has broader responsibility for overseeing the work, ensuring compliance with NEBB requirements, and reviewing the accuracy of the re sults and reports. Only a CP employed by a NEBB certified firm and holding a current NEBB-issued stamp may authenticate NEBB Certified Reports. Both certifications require candidates to meet the applicable eligibility and examination requirements. Each plays an important role in delivering quality work, with the CT focused on technical execution and the CP responsible for oversight and certification of the work.

— Airbby

Dear Airbby,

How does my firm become NEBB-certified?

— Interested in Firm Certification

Dear Interested,

The first step is to email certification@nebb.org. NEBB HQ will provide a getting-started guide outlin ing the requirements and documentation needed to apply. To qualify, your firm must meet NEBB’s business eli gibility requirements, employ a Designated Certified

— Airbby

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The NEBB Professional | Quarter 3 | 2026