Level 1 – Electronic Security Technician

Cost (published)$275

FormatOnline self-paced

Duration24 hours

Cert levelState licensing (Level 1)

CoversFire, Burg, CCTV

Approved states (per provider)AL, AR, FL, IA, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, MT, NC, TN, UT

Renewal8 hours, $175

Accepted education: Tennessee alarm license

Listed by the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance, Alarm Systems Contractors, as nationally recognized qualifying education: Electronic Security Technician Training (Level I), course #1907.07, approved for Fire, Burg and CCTV. Tennessee requires registered employees to complete Level I within their first year.

The qualifying list does not say whether online delivery is accepted.

View the Tennessee qualifying education list · pulled Oct 18, 2026 · Tennessee licensing guide