Licensing & Compliance.

Institutional Licensing Status

The Electronic Security Technical Institute (ESTI) is a postsecondary educational institution conditionally licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education. ESTI has been granted conditional non-accredited vocational license NAV-01690.

ESTI operates in full compliance with all applicable Arizona statutes and administrative rules. The institution maintains current documentation of facilities, curriculum, faculty qualifications, and institutional policies as required for ongoing licensure.

Regulatory Authority

ESTI is subject to oversight by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education, which regulates private postsecondary institutions to ensure compliance with established educational, financial, and operational standards.

Students and prospective students may contact the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education for information regarding the institution's licensure, complaint procedures, and consumer protections.

Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
1740 W. Adams Street, Suite 3008, Phoenix, AZ 85007 | (602) 542-5709 | ppse.az.gov

Compliance Framework

As part of its ongoing operation, ESTI maintains current documentation and active compliance with state requirements across the following areas:

Instructional facilities and laboratory environments

Curriculum outlines and instructional objectives

Faculty qualification standards

Institutional policies and disclosures

Student protection measures and administrative procedures

Financial operations and refund procedures

Recordkeeping and student performance documentation

All documentation is maintained to meet or exceed applicable regulatory standards.

Student Protections & Disclosures

ESTI provides all prospective and enrolled students with complete written disclosure of institutional policies, program requirements, and financial obligations prior to enrollment.

Cancellation & Refund

Students who cancel within three days of signing the enrollment agreement receive a full refund.Prorated refunds are available after classes begin, calculated based on clock hours attended, as permitted by Arizona rules. After the 3-day cancellation period, the $200 registration fee is non-refundable.

Attendance Standards

Students must attend 95% of program clock hours. Missing more than four hours results in administrative withdrawal in accordance with ESTI policy. For OSHA 10 & Aerial Lift Safety certification, all hours must be attended.

Completion Requirements

80 clock hours completed, 95% attendance, 75% minimum overall competency, and successful completion of the capstone project are required to earn the Electronic Security Technician Certificate of Completion.

Credit Transfer

ESTI credits are vocational in nature. Transferability of credit to other institutions is at the discretion of the receiving institution. ESTI makes no representation that credits will transfer.

Placement Assistance

ESTI provides limited placement support in the form of job leads and industry referrals. ESTI does not guarantee employment upon program completion.

Commitment to Ongoing Compliance.

ESTI is committed to maintaining regulatory compliance well beyond initial licensure. The institution's governance, policies, and operational procedures are designed to support ongoing adherence to state requirements, institutional accountability, and continuous improvement of instruction and student outcomes.

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