1. Review the full CIT exam blueprint and assess your familiarity with the content. Pay attention to which sections which are weighted more heavily on the exam. Are there areas where you are more experienced or have received training? Be honest with your experience and this self-assessment to guide your focus for further study.
2. Pursue additional learning as needed. There are many ways to build your knowledge and skills including self-study, job experience, and courses delivered online or in-person. Choose a method of study that fits your learning style and is suited to your needs.

Reference Materials – Candidates are encouraged to review the following list of references.

• Cabling & Infrastructure Technician Textbook (First Edition, 2020)
• Infrastructure Cabling for Voice, Data and Video White Paper (2019)
• ANSI/TIA-570-D Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard (2018)

Practice Test – CEDIA has created a free test with sample CIT questions that candidates can use to simulate an exam environment.

PLEASE NOTE: This practice test in no way guarantees success on the official CIT exam. Individuals typically rate the practice test as easier than the exam. It includes questions from each of the various exam domains but is not comprehensive. No questions from this practice test are used on the official exam and encountering a question on this practice test does not guarantee a similar question on the exam.

To guide your preparation, please use your Practice Test results in tandem with the CIT Exam Blueprint which includes the complete list of topics found on the CIT Exam. You may also reach out to certification@cedia.org for guidance.

• CIT Practice Test – Results are displayed by domain and emailed to candidate.
• CIT Practice Test + Answers – Results are displayed by domain and answers are provided for each question at the end of the exam. Results cannot be emailed.

Training Courses – Below are examples of programs and places you might look for relevant material.

• CEDIA Cabling & Infrastructure Technician Learning Pathway. (online, self-paced)
• CEDIA Cabling & Infrastructure Technician School, (in-person and hybrid options)
• Internal training programs or on-the-job training programs with an integration company
• Technical schools with a low-voltage or electronic systems technician track
• Classes taught by cable or equipment manufacturers which may include sections on installation practices and cable properties