The SBE Program of Certification was created in November 1975, so 2025 marked the 50th anniversary of the Program. To mark the event, the SBE is encouraging chapters to present a meeting all about SBE Certification to mark the milestone. We’re calling this CertConnect.
The SBE has prepared a video for Chapters to show at a chapter meeting. The video covers the basics of SBE Certification: the various levels, requirements (if any) to apply, how to maintain Certification, and more. Chapter leaders: Contact Megan Clappe for information on accessing the video and planning your CertConnect meeting.
As a further incentive to encourage new certifications, the SBE is holding a contest. Anyone applying to take an SBE Certification exam, applying for CBT by license or upgrading to CPBE from Nov. 1, 2025 to Nov. 30, 2026, will be entered into a drawing. This is called CertChallenge. Each application will count for one entry. If you apply to take three SBE Certification exams, you’ll be entered three times. Exam retake applications do not qualify. The random drawing will be held by December 15, 2026. The winner will be notified by December 18, 2026.
One winner will receive:
• An Upgrade to SBE MemberPlus
• Registration to the SBE Ennes Workshop at the 2027 NAB Show
• $100 Amazon gift card
• An SBE certification pin
• An SBE membership pin
Those who attend a CertConnect chapter meeting will also receive a coupon for $5 off of the purchase of one level of SBE CertPreview.
Contest void where prohibited by law. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.
