Industry Certifications
CEA-CompTIA
CEDIA
ESPA
The industry is expanding and both homeowners and home technology companies and
contractors wish to have a common frame-of-reference that verifies the training
and knowledge of technicians. Vendor-neutral certification programs provide a
broad base of knowledge, preparing technicians to support the technologies that
are in today's multi-vendor computer environments. Having employees that are
well-versed on technology helps to achieve higher operational efficiency.
Vendor-neutral training programs also provide a solid foundation for advanced,
vendor-specific programs, thereby maximizing the training investment in these
programs.
Certification Benefits for the technician:
- Proof of his or her professional achievement
and knowledge
- A competitive advantage over non-certified
technicians
- Clear career path
- Improved job opportunities
- Foundation for additional higher-level
certifications
Certification Benefits for the employer and homeowner:
- Verified skills of job candidates simplifies
recruitment and hiring
- Reduced entry-level training costs
- Measurable job performance and competency
standards
- Increased customer satisfaction and repeat
and follow-up business
- Reduced warranty repair work and costs
- Increased competitive advantage over
companies without certified technicians
CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ Certification
CEA-CompTIA Digital Home Technology
Integrator (DHTI+) is the cross-industry standard credential for those working
in the digital home.
CEA-CompTIA DHTI+
certifies that individuals have the skills and knowledge to configure,
integrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and comprehend the basic design concepts of
electronic and digital home systems. The target candidate could work in a
variety of industries and positions related to home technology, including
technology integrators, security system technicians, cable, satellite,
telecommunications, and A/V installers, electricians and network administrators.
CompTIA recommends individuals have 18-24 months experience in some area of home
integration technology. The examination covers a broad array of home
networking technologies, focusing on the core competencies. The
CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ exam is divided into six domains, covering the following:
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Networking - 20%
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Audio/Video - 22%
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Telephone / VoIP - 10%
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Security and Surveillance - 15%
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Home Control Management - 15%
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Documentation and Troubleshooting
- 18%
View the
CEA-CompTIA DHTI+
brochure for details. Prepare for examination testing with the
Bedrock Learning DHTI+ WORKSHOP.
CEDIA Certification
Certification from CEDIA, the Custom
Electronic Design and Installation Association, establishes clear, objective
standards for the electronic systems professionals working on your home theater,
audio, video, automation, lighting, environmental control and home network.
CEDIA’s intent with certification is to advance the custom electronics industry
through the development and maintenance of a valid, credible, and reliable
certification system based upon a sound structure and quality standards.
CEDIA Installer
Level I
The Level I Installer is a person
who works with supervision to install wiring, cable, components and devices
for low-voltage electronics in residential applications (including home
theater, audio, video, home automation, radio frequency, telephony and data
networks). The Installer I classification system may be found
here.
CEDIA Installer
Level II
The Level II Installer supervises
and works on projects, interacts with others, installs, troubleshoots,
calibrates and ensures that the installation meets specifications. This
individual must be a CEDIA-Certified Professional Level I Installer with
additional knowledge. The Installer II classification system may be found
here.
CEDIA Certified Designer
The Certified
Designer is a person who communicates with clients and design and
installation professionals and selects the appropriate products and
materials to design individual (integrated) residential systems. This
person has at least five years of related field experience. The
Certified Designer Exam Content and more information can be found
here.
CEDIA Certified Home Theater Design Specialist
The Home Theater Design Specialist
has obtained a CEDIA Designer Certification, has acquired home theater
design experience and expert knowledge, engineering knowledge, and is
certified in needs analysis technique, testing, verification and
calibration. More information can be found
here.
ESPA - Electronic Systems Professional Alliance
Electronic Systems contracting is one of the fastest growing professions in North America. New technologies and innovative products are helping to drive demand for elaborate electronic systems in commercial and residential environments, and electronic systems business owners need qualified technicians to keep up with the rapid growth.
Through a unique collaboration among some of the most respected industry associations and businesses, the Electronic Systems Professional Alliance (ESPA) offers high-quality education and credible certification that is universally recognized as the path to a career in electronics systems contracting.
C-EST (Certified
Electronic Systems Technician)
ESPA Certified Electronic Systems Technician® or Certified-EST® is the building block upon which approved licensees’ respective advanced, specialty certifications can be pursued. Certified-EST and the accompanying curricula are designed to meet the requirements of state apprenticeship programs as well as the highest international standards set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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