Certification: Audio-Video Forensic Analyst (AVFA)

5 Depot Street, Greencastle, IN 46135

An Audio Video Forensic Analyst's task is to improve the perceived audio or visual clarity of a digital recording. An AVFA also comprehends the limitations of technology and the opinions that can be formed. However, AVFA work will also include measurements, cross referencing data, and handling everything in accordance with the highest ethics in preparation of your expert testimony in the service of justice. An AVFA will be expected to understand industry best practices, stay atop innovative peer-reviewed technologies and methods, maintain data integrity through the use of hash values and/or chain-of-custody control, keep detailed notes of activity, adapt existing knowledge to unexpected circumstances, and follow the procedures of the rules of evidence applicable to the jurisdiction of the case working solely for the evidence.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 4 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.