Ensure you have all documents (two letters of reference, resume) in digital format (e.g,. PDF, .DOC, .JPEG) ready to upload.
Go to the account creation page and create a log-in. PLEASE NOTE: You might already have an account associated with your email address from previously purchasing a book, or other item; if you do, the system will notify you and you can click here to get a password reset email sent to you.
If this is your first time logging in, at the bottom of the page, you will see the text "Submit/Review My CIT Application." If you've logged in previously, you will see a tile for the CIT application link. From there, follow the instructions within the application itself.
Once your application is submitted and reviewed by a staff member, you will get a system generated email indicating that your application has been approved. From this date you have one year to take the exam and three years to pass it.
Application fee includes first attempt at the exam and any subsequent retakes within the alloted window.
Passing the exam makes the applicant a CIT until the end of the initial 1-year period (ex: if you pass the exam in January- September, your certification is valid until the end of that year, if you pass in October-December, it will be valid through the remainder of the year plus following year)
Application fee is $95 ($70 for ESA members)
Selecting a Proctor & Scheduling Your Exam
If you did not indicate a proctor and exam date on your application, you will need to select a proctor for your exam. Work with your proctor to set an exam date and notify cit@entocert.org with the date & proctor information.
About one week prior to your exam, ESA will send examination instructions to your proctor.
