Here is a link to the Certifications page on our website and the renewal form you will need to submit.
Here is a link to the current NTS accredited CEU courses.
This is a list of what qualifies for CEU credit.
Qualifying activities:
Programs or topics covering the electronic life safety, security and systems industry are eligible for NTS CEU’s. Introductory or fundamental programs, or programs geared toward specific products and/or sales, do not qualify for NTS CEUs.
College/University/Trade School courses – credit will be granted for successful completion of a college/university course in a security industry topic area. A three or four credit course is equivalent to 12 credits or 1.2 CEUs.
This would fulfill the NTS renewal requirement for one year.
Industry Related Conferences or Board Meetings (State or National Level) – credit will be granted for attendance at security and life safety industry related conferences and board meetings.
This would include Chartered State Meetings and Regional Meetings. Credit will also be given for attendance at Industry Related Conferences; where booths, trade shops, and/or marketing materials are available.
A maximum of .4 CEU’s will be accepted in this category on an annual basis.
* Training sessions, educational workshops and seminars that are attended at Conferences shall not be listed under this category.
Training Sessions, Educational Workshops, Seminars and Teleconferences/Webinar’s – credit will be granted for attendance at educational security and life safety industry related activities.
This would include: educational web-based learning services, educational seminars and sessions attended at State and National conferences, as well as code and industry update workshops. A maximum of .6 CEU’s will be accepted in this category on an annual basis.
* This category is for educational training while attending meetings and conferences. Attendance “alone” at a meeting or conference would be listed under another category.
Independent Study – credit will be granted for independent study on any industry related topic. Print, audio and video formats or any combination of these are eligible for credit.
The course must include a method of evaluation of the work completed such as examination result, written project or certificate of completion. A maximum of .4 CEUs will be accepted in this category on an annual basis.
Life Safety Industry Certifications – credit is awarded for earning a licenses and/or certification in the electronic life safety, security and systems industry from an entity other than NBFAA.
A license or certificate earned during the renewal cycle qualifies for 1.2 CEUs. This would fulfill the NTS renewal requirement for one year.
Published articles or books – credit will be granted for published articles or books on an electronic life safety, security and systems industry-related topic. Two credits or .2 CEUs will be awarded for each published page.
A maximum of .6 CEUs will be accepted in this category on an annual basis.
Electronic Security and Life-Safety Associated Volunteer Service – credit will be granted for volunteer service at the rate of .2 CEUs per position on the national level and .1 CEU per position on the state level.
A maximum of .6 CEU’s will be accepted in this category on an annual basis.
Teaching – credit will be granted for teaching NTS courses at the rate of .2 CEU’s per course. A maximum of .6 CEU’s will be accepted in this category on an annual basis.
NTS Course and Program Development – credit will be granted for the assistance in creating, writing, and implementation of new NTS courses and programs. Not limited to but including; the NBFAA Apprenticeship Program.
Two credits or .2 CEU’s per 8 hours of course content and/or classroom instruction. Two credits or .2 CEU’s per 4 hours of management and/or implementation of Programs of study. A maximum of .6 CEU’s will be accepted in this category on an annual basis.
