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title: Agreement Written Test First | CTI Program
description: Please commit that you will take the written test first before attempting the hands-on test for the Certified Tile Installer program.
---

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# CTI Program Fine Print to Agree To

## You Must Complete the Written Test First!

### This is really critical to your success.

Congratulations on registering to participate in the CTI Program!

Before proceeding, we need you to be aware of and agree to the following:

### You must take and pass the written portion of the CTI program test before taking the hands-on portion.

In fact, it's so critical that if you don't complete the written test first, you will not be cleared to take the hands-on test - at your own expense.

Here's why:

- The written test prepares you for hands-on success.
- It exposes you to ANSI standards and the TCNA *Handbook* methods.
- It's the first step to becoming Qualified Labor.

If you're ready to agree, simply complete the form.

Thank you.

***The CTEF CTI Program Team***

### Here's Where You Agree

#### About CTEF

![Ceramic Tile Education Foundation - Qualified Labor. Certification. Tile Industry Recognized.](https://www.ceramictilefoundation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo_Files/Small%20CTEF%20Alt.png?width=200&name=Small%20CTEF%20Alt.png "Ceramic Tile Education Foundation - Qualified Labor. Certification. Tile Industry Recognized.")The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) provides training  and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry. 

The CTEF Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program is the only third-party assessment of installer skill and knowledge that is recognized by the tile industry.

[Learn More About CTEF [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://www.ceramictilefoundation.org/about-us)

#### More Links

#### Contact CTEF

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Pendleton, SC  29670

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