Choose your NATE certification
NATE allows you to validate your skills with their Knowledge Areas Of Technician Expertise (KATEs). The KATEs divide the certification process into tests for:
The tests recognize different levels of experience and knowledge, and because you decide which tests to take, you can tailor your NATE certification to your interests and skill level.
NATE certification requires that you pass the Core exam (if required) and one Specialty exam. All KATEs serve as outlines for the NATE exams and should be used as study guides for your specific testing.
If you are taking the NATE exam(s) to recertify, be sure to have your NATE ID number or your email address with you on test day.
If you don't have your NATE ID, you can contact NATE at 877-420-6283 at least 48 hours prior to the test date.
El examen "Core" y los exámenes selectos de "Specialty" están disponibles en español.
NATE allows you to validate your skills with their Knowledge Areas Of Technician Expertise (KATEs). The KATEs divide the certification process into tests for:
- installation
- service
- senior-level technicians.
The tests recognize different levels of experience and knowledge, and because you decide which tests to take, you can tailor your NATE certification to your interests and skill level.
NATE certification requires that you pass the Core exam (if required) and one Specialty exam. All KATEs serve as outlines for the NATE exams and should be used as study guides for your specific testing.
If you are taking the NATE exam(s) to recertify, be sure to have your NATE ID number or your email address with you on test day.
If you don't have your NATE ID, you can contact NATE at 877-420-6283 at least 48 hours prior to the test date.
El examen "Core" y los exámenes selectos de "Specialty" están disponibles en español.
Testing and Assessment Services
NATE Core testing
$149.00
$149.00
Online standardized mechanical aptitude assessment
$29.00
$29.00
