(Salt Lake City, UT) – The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) will host a focused informational session, “Prepping for the NWSA Exam,” on Tuesday, February 24 from 5:30–6:00 p.m., during NATE UNITE 2026, being held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This 30-minute session is designed for any individual interested in pursuing NWSA certification, including first-time candidates, recertifying technicians, and those seeking a clearer understanding of the certification process. The session will provide practical guidance on how to effectively use the NWSA Candidate Handbook to prepare for the exam.
The session will be led by NWSA program leaders who work directly with certification development, exam management, and program integrity:
- Jaclyn Mangum, Associate Director of Program Management
- Francesca Zinkovitch, Exam Management & Credentialing Manager
- Adam Drieling, Program Integrity Coordinator
Together, the presenters will explain how exam content is developed through Job Task Analysis (JTA), how the Candidate Handbook should be used, and best practices for preparing for an NWSA exam.
“This session is about helping candidates prepare with clarity and confidence,” said Jaclyn Mangum, Associate Director of Program Management at NWSA. “We want anyone considering NWSA certification to understand how the process works and how to use the tools we provide.”
What Attendees Will Learn
- How to navigate and use the NWSA Candidate Handbook
- How NWSA exams are developed and maintained
- Common misconceptions about exam preparation
- Practical tips for preparing effectively and confidently
Why Attend?
NWSA certifications are ANSI-accredited and reflect real-world job requirements across the wireless industry. This session supports NWSA’s commitment to fair, transparent, and defensible certification processes while helping candidates better understand how to prepare.
Admission to the NATE UNITE trade show floor, including this session, is free with advance registration.
Registration Information
- Event: NATE UNITE 2026
- Session: Prepping for the NWSA Exam
- Trade Show Floor Access: Free with advance registration
- Full Conference Pass: Required to attend additional educational sessions and networking functions
Attendees who wish to purchase a Full Conference Pass may use discount code “NWSA” to receive $10 off the Full Conference Pass rate.
Register here:
NATE UNITE 2026 – Attendee Registration
https://elandregistration.com/v2/elandreg/index.php?e=rTyfvapArYM%3D
NWSA certification embodies and exemplifies the organization’s core values of Safety, Quality, and Proficiency. For more information about NWSA certification programs and digital credentialing, please visit https://www.nws-a.org.