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Certified TestStand Architect (CTA)

The Certified TestStand Architect (CTA) is the final step in the two-part TestStand certification process. The exam verifies a user's expertise in architecting test systems based on TestStand from high-level specifications. Certified Architects provide technical leadership, helping ensure the developers on their team follow best practices and become more competent and efficient developers.

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Certified TestStand Architect (CTA)

Highest level of TestStand certification
Valid for 4 years from date issued; recertification required to maintain credentials
Benefits include use of certification logo and digital credentials

PREPARING FOR YOUR EXAM

CTA Exam Topics TestStand Advanced Architecture Series

RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE LEVEL

NI recommends that you have 24 or more months of experience in developing medium- to large-scale test applications in TestStand

Completing the Developing Test Programs Using TestStand and Architecting Test Systems Using TestStand courses may substitute for 6 months of TestStand experience.

EXAM DETAILS

Prerequisite:	An active Certified TestStand Developer (CTD) certification
Format:	Multiple choice
Duration:	1 hour
Location:	Online or at PSI testing centers

RESOURCES FOR TAKING AN ONLINE EXAM

Customer Instructions for Taking an Exam Online

RECERTIFICATION PROCESS

Certified TestStand Architects can recertify using one of two methods: retaking the CTA exam or recertification by points.

RECERTIFICATION INTERVAL

4 Years

RECERTIFICATION BY POINTS

By participating and completing approved activities, certified professionals can earn and accumulate points redeemable toward recertification.

Click here to download the full Recertification by Points policy