How Certification Works
ADRSE works much like other respected, vendor-neutral credentials: you train however suits you, then prove your ability at an approved testing center. The credential is yours — portable, independent, and recognized.
The Path to Certification
Choose your certification.
Start with Level 1, or test into the level that matches your skills. Each credential stands on its own.
Train your way.
Study independently or enroll at an ADRSE-approved school. We don't lock you into a single course — we validate the skill, however you build it.
Validate at an approved center.
Sit a proctored knowledge exam (Level 1) and/or complete a hands-on practical assessment at the bench (Levels 2–4). Real skill, tested in person.
Get certified.
ADRSE issues your portable, vendor-neutral credential — recognized by employers and customers, and yours to keep wherever your career goes.
Knowledge and skill — both required
A multiple-choice score doesn't fix a phone. That's why ADRSE pairs knowledge testing with hands-on practical assessment for repair-level credentials. When you hold an ADRSE certification, it means you can actually do the work — not just describe it.
Reaching Master Technician
Earn all four certification levels and log verified time on the job to be recognized as an ADRSE Master Technician — the complete proof of your craft.