CEDIA's current program instructor has more than 15 years of residential and commercial technology experience and holds the following key industry-recognized credentials:- CEDIA Electronic Systems Certified (ESC) Technician, Networking Specialist, and Designer- Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA) Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)- Home Acoustics Alliance (HAA) Level II- Image Science Foundation (ISF) Level II- CompTIA Network+Additional instructors will be required to have at least five years of residential technology experience and hold CEDIA ESC- T, N, and D credentials.
The Systems Integration Technician Training Program is an entry-level occupational skills training program designed toprovide individuals with the knowledge, vocational skills, and credentials they need to install, configure, and maintain audio/video, networking, telecom, lighting, system control and automation, user interface, and surveillance and security systems. This program will offer CEDIA Cabling and Infrastructure Technician (CIT) and Integrated System Technician (IST) credentials, which are industry recognized credentials. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in suburban Indianapolis, the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) is a 501 (c) (6) nonprofit trade association for individuals and companies that manufacture, design, distribute, and integrate smart home technology. With nearly 3,700-member companies in 78 countries, CEDIA is the leading global authority on education, certification, research, standards, advocacy, and community awareness for the $19 billion residential technology industry. CEDIA is also a founding member and chief operating partner of the Electronic Systems Professional Alliance (ESPA), a consortium of electronics industry leaders focused on developing a skilled entry-level workforce.
Program candidates must have a high school or high school equivalency diploma or be nearing completion of coursework towards earning a high school or high school equivalency diploma.
The program will be offered multiple times throughout the year. Please visit www.cedia.net or contact CEDIA directly at [email protected] for application deadlines and/or more information about the program. No refunds will be issued after the programbegins.