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Industry Certifications

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:

Networking - 20%
Audio/Video - 22%
Telephone / VoIP - 10%
Security and Surveillance - 15%
Home Control Management - 15%
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). Coming Soon!

Approved Courses for CEU – Continuing Education Units

Many of our courses and workshops have been approved for CEUs by industry associations. More Info