Created by the industry for the industry, the CEA Professional Audio-Video Specialist is the only program of its kind to educate retailers and their staff on the basics of audio and video technologies.

Why should retailers encourage use of the Professional Audio-Video Specialist Certification program?

The program also helps specialty audio-video retailers in several ways.

• Displaying your staff's certificates in your showroom is a great opportunity to promote your sales professionals' (and store's) expertise to your customers.
• The more educated and confident your sales staff, the more effective they will be on the sales floor. The certification program helps you assess your sales team's fundamental knowledge of home theater and specialty audio/video, refine your in-store and on-the-job training and recognize your most knowledgeable employees.
• Encouraging your staff to go through the certification program will help you demonstrate your commitment to their professional development and continuing education. (CEA also offers a short "Pre-employment Screening Evaluation" members can use during the hiring process to assess a candidate's basic knowledge of home entertainment.)

Why become a Professional Audio-Video Specialist?

Earning the CEA Professional Audio-Video Specialist certificate will help you: 

• Gain industry recognition of your expertise in specialty audio-video and home theater
• Affirm your level of knowledge in specialty audio-video and home theater
• Increase the marketability of you and your store or business
• Build your resume and skill sets with the an industry-recognized and supported program
• Demonstrate to current or future employers that you are committed to continuing education and the industry in which you work
• Refresh your knowledge of basic key concepts of home theater audio and video