IST Test Takers Resources
IST Candidate Handbook
IST Exam Blueprint
Once you have submitted your application and it has been approved you received an email from CEDIA with instructions about setting up a Webassessor Account and scheduling your exam through that portal. In that email you will have received a Kryterion scheduling voucher (valid for 3 months) which can be to register for an exam in either of the following two options.
- Remote Online Proctoring – take the exam from the convenience of your own home or business. Learn more about this option in the Remote Proctoring information page and from the Kryterion Support page.
- Local Kryterion Test Center – There are 1,000+ global test centers and you can browse to locate one near you.
If you do not pass your IST exam, you may retest. You will receive a link at that time to pay the discounted retest fee of $80/£60. Please contact certification@cedia.org if you have any questions about scheduling or vouchers.
Information for IST Certification Holders
Once you have passed your exam you will receive the following:
- Score report email from Webassessor with your exam results by domain. (Immediately)
- Official email form CEDIA recognizing awarding your certification and providing links to the logos. (within 4 business days)
- Email from Accredible with your specific digital badge link. Learn more about CEDIA’s digital badges here. (within 4 business days)
- Letter in the mail with your official printed certificate and lapel pin. (within 2 weeks)
- For more tips and ideas on getting the most out of your certification please download the How to
Market Your Certification resource.
Job Task Analysis
CEDIA recently completed an industrywide Job Task Analysis survey to ensure that the certification continues to address the knowledge and skills needed for today’s smart home technicians. Based on the results of the survey, the CEDIA Certification Commission approved a slightly updated IST Exam Blueprint which will go into effect on September 1, 2026.
The updated version of the exam will launch first as a Beta Exam which can be taken from September 1 – September 30, 2026. The Beta Exam allows CEDIA to ensure that all new test questions have all been validated and meet performance standards for quality. The Beta Exam will contain more than the standard 150 test questions and allows an additional 1 hour for testing. To encourage high participation during the beta exam, the price will be discounted to 50 USD / 35 GBP / 70 AUD.
Participants in the Beta Exam will find out their results in October once the exam has been finalized and the passing score is set. Registration for the Beta exam will open on August 10, 2026. Once candidates have completed the application and paid the fee, they can begin scheduling their exam for the September 1- September 30 test window.
Click here to learn more about the updated blueprint or view the IST Candidate Handbook for full program policies. Please contact certification@cedia.org if you have any questions about the updates or Beta Exam.