Upon passing the exam, you become certified as a professional. The certification ratings from entry level to most advanced and prerequisites are:

Professional 3

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must pass all portions of the Certification Exam at the Pro 3 level or higher
• Must have an NTRP of 4.0 or higher
• Not required to have tennis-teaching experience

Professional 2

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must pass all portions of the Certification Exam at the Pro 2 level or higher
• Must have an NTRP of 4.0 or higher
• Must demonstrate teaching ability through apprenticeship or teaching experience

Professional 1

• Must be 22 years of age or older
• Must pass all portions of the Certification Exam at the Pro 1 level or higher
• Must have an NTRP of 4.5 or higher
• Must have three years or five seasons of full-time teaching experience