Register for the AETCA
Welcome to the registration page for the Audio Engineering Technical Competency Assessment (AETCA). By registering for the AETCA, you are taking the first step toward validating your knowledge and skills in the audio engineering field. Whether you are seeking to demonstrate your technical ability to employers or advancing your own professional development, the AETCA is a fantastic place to start.
Before registering, please ensure that you have thoroughly read the entire Get Started page.
To begin the registration process, please select the type of AETCA for which you wish to register from the options below.
If you are registering for a retake or renewal, then you will be asked to provide your AETCA Examinee ID number. If you do not remember your examinee number, please contact us.
Important
If your employer, school, a job recruiter, or other professional has requested that you take the AETCA, then you will use their AETCA Employer ID in the promotion code field on the checkout page. This will ensure that you receive the appropriate discount or fee wavier.
First-Time
For first-time examinees who have never taken the AETCA.
Retake
For examinees who have taken the AETCA previously but would like make another attempt.
Renewal
For previous examinees whose scores are near expiration.
Where Fees Go
The AETCA is committed to supporting the next generation of artists, performers, and musicians, and to maintaining transparency about how your money is used. Approximately 85% of the fees we collect are donated directly to organizations that promote, support, and encourage theater and the performing arts across the United States. The remaining 15% goes toward paying staff, maintaining the website, and managing the necessary IT systems.
These organizations include, but are not limited to, the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), the American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE), and Behind the Scenes.
Fee Waivers
If you have been granted a partial fee waiver or discount, you will be provided with a unique coupon code that you may use within the checkout platform to redeem your discount.
After You're Registered
Accessing the Assessment – Within 24 to 48 hours of completing registration, you will be granted access to the AETCA site on Canvas, the online learning management platform used for administering the assessment. If you do not already have a free Canvas account, you will need to create one using the same email that you provided when completing payment.
For a full tutorial on how to access the Canvas site, please read the Accessing Your Assessment page.
Preparing for the Assessment – It is highly recommended that you review the assessment structure, content areas, and requirements before beginning. You can find detailed preparation information on the Prepare page. Additionally, ensure you have access to a stable internet connection and appropriate audio playback equipment for the Critical Listening portion.
Taking Your Assessment – The AETCA is self-paced and can be taken at any time within your registration period. However, once you begin the assessment, you must complete it within the allotted time.