MEMBER’S GUIDE TO SUCCESS
COUNT THE BENEFITS
CEDIA membership delivers big — exclusive access to the connections, resources, insights, and gatherings of the world’s leading home technology association. When you join CEDIA, you step into a community of industry peers and change-makers with the skills and tools to help your business thrive. From networking to education, marketing to advocacy, discounts to development, membership powers success. Welcome aboard.
01 SAY HELLO TO YOUR COMMUNITY
Your CEDIA membership puts you in the center of a thriving community of home technology insiders — a network of thousands dedicated to helping you build connections, stay competitive, and tap into new opportunities for growth.
CEDIA Groups Membership opens the door to CEDIA Groups — candid and confidential gettogethers of 7–10 business owners who meet regularly via teleconference to share best practices and troubleshoot challenges.
Online Community As a member, you gain access to CEDIA’s private online discussion forum, which links you with dealers, manufacturers, and other partners critical to business success.
Volunteerism Discover new skills, expand your network, and gain industry standing when you take your membership to the next level by becoming a CEDIA volunteer — the lifeblood of our organization.
CEDIA Expo Connect with industry leaders and experts at CEDIA Expo, the premier showcase of the most visionary thinking, innovations, and resources in the home technology market. Plus, keep your edge with up-to-date trainings and certifications.
Integrated Systems Europe Explore the world’s largest AV and systems integration exhibition, Integrated Systems Europe, which is co-owned by CEDIA and held annually in Amsterdam. Build your network and participate in the EMEA’s most comprehensive home technology training program.
Member Directory Find fellow CEDIA members to connect with both locally and globally. From mentors to new business partners, members are instantly connected to a vast network of vital contacts.
02 learn FOR TOMORROW
CEDIA membership gives you unprecedented access and significant savings on educational programs designed to put you and your team at the forefront of an industry evolving fast.
Educational Programs From boot camps, conferences, and trade show courses, to webinars, online classes, and hands-on workshops, CEDIA members get extraordinary access to the most comprehensive educational programs available.
Tech Summits Gain valuable product knowledge and grow your network at the CEDIA Tech Summits, a series of regional product training and networking sessions offered free to members.
CEDIA Certifications CEDIA’s four certification credentials allow industry pros to demonstrate their expertise at every level and enable businesses to show their commitment to best practices. Members receive significant savings and access to key preparation tools for certifications, and member companies with certified employees receive premium listings on the CEDIA Finder Service.
03 SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS
As a CEDIA member, you can tap into an array of smart, lead-generating marketing tools tailor-made to put your business in the spotlight.
Finder Service Members are automatically added to the CEDIA Finder Service, which allows homeowners to search for qualified home tech pros like you. More than 10,000 consumers visit cedia.org each month.
Awards Receive recognition within the industry and beyond by showcasing your best work in the annual members-only CEDIA Awards program, which recognizes the industry’s top products and projects.
Member of Excellence The Member of Excellence program allows you to distinguish your business by excelling in five key areas. This new program is designed to celebrate excellence in firms of all sizes.
Member Logo Promote your company’s expertise and commitment to professionalism by displaying a CEDIA member logo on your website, business cards, company fleet, and other prominent places.
CEDIA Outreach Instructor Build valuable connections and grow your referral network by becoming a CEDIA Outreach Instructor (COI) and delivering CEDIA-developed CEU courses to architects, builders, interior designers, and other industry partners.
Life Lived Best at Home™ Video Download this video and share it with clients and partners to illustrate how CEDIA members enable clients to enjoy their best moments in life in the comfort of their homes — life lived best at home.
04 TAP THE RESOURCES TO GROW
Your CEDIA membership gives you complimentary access to a valuable bank of industry-specific publications, reports and analyses.
Standards and White Papers Browse in-depth guides on topics such as home theater video design, design documentation symbols, human-centric lighting, and HDR.
Templates and Publications Members gain full access to a library of business operations templates. Members save on CEDIA Reference Books, which provide a framework for the knowledge needed to be successful in the industry.
Savings Members save big on trainings, events, and resources — benefits that pay back your membership fee many times over.
Job Board Looking for skilled workers? Members get free postings to CEDIA’s job board, which receives thousands of views from jobseekers each month, allowing you to fill vacancies with qualified talent faster.
Licensing Directory Access the CEDIA Licensing and Regulatory Reference Directory to ensure your business is compliant with applicable licensing requirements and regulations anywhere you engage in home technology installation.
Assessment Tests Use CEDIA Certification Pre-Test Assessments — free to members — to gauge the knowledge and skills of not just current employees but also prospective new hires.
Insurance Savings Members have access to industry-specific insurance programs that offer the best rates on the best policies, delivering savings that will more than cover the cost of membership.
The CEDIA Designer Built by home cinema designers for home cinema designers, TCD is cloud-based software that allows you to design a dedicated cinema or media room in minutes. CEDIA members have access to level 1 for free, a $625 value.
05 SUPPORT INDUSTRY SUCCESS
When you join CEDIA, you fuel the health and growth of the entire home technology industry by providing resources for advocacy and outreach.
Technology Council The CEDIA Technology Council is made up of visionary experts who watch for the trends that will impact the industry, enabling businesses to build stability by preparing for the future and grow prosperity by adopting emerging technologies.
Government Affairs CEDIA’s Government Affairs team works diligently for members, protecting them from harmful legislation by lobbying state policy makers, sharing information about legislative and regulatory issues, implementing public policy strategies, and driving participation at a grassroots level.
Workforce Development CEDIA recognizes that the success of industry businesses depends on a steady pipeline of qualified talent entering the field. Our workforce development initiatives raise awareness of career opportunities among jobseekers and provide resources to help them prepare for employment.
CEDIA.org CEDIA’s global consumer and specifier -facing website CEDIA.org generates consumer awareness of the industry, inspires homeowners, and reinforces the importance of working with a qualified home technology professional.
Industry Relations CEDIA maintains and develops partnerships with organizations in an array of key fields, including architecture, homebuilding, interior design, and real estate, to communicate the benefits of professionally installed home technologies.
Market Intelligence The annual Size and Scope of the Residential Technology Market report, available free to members, is the leading in-depth study analyzing the size of the industry and pinpointing the market trends members need to know.
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CEDIA Member Benefits Checklist
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Home Technology Professional: Any company substantially engaged in the design and/or installation of home technology or custom electronic systems. The Home Technology Professional classification is a company membership and each employee is considered a CEDIA member and may take advantage of member benefits. Trade Supplier - Manufacturer/Distributor: Any company that supplies equipment, goods, parts or services to Home Technology Professionals. This classification includes manufacturers and distributors and is a company membership and each employee is considered a CEDIA member and may take advantage of member benefits. Industry Related Professional: Any company that supplies equipment, goods, parts or services to Home Technology Professionals. This classification includes manufacturers and distributors and is a company membership and each employee is considered a CEDIA member and may take advantage of member benefits. Individual: Individuals that are entering, training within, retired from, or exploring the home technology or custom electronics industries. The Individual Membership allows one (1) person to access limited membership benefits.
When you join CEDIA, you not only become part of a group of passionate, like-minded peers and colleagues, you receive dozens of valuable benefits that work hard for you all year long. To learn more about the advantages of membership, visit cedia.net or contact the CEDIA membership team: CEDIA Headquarters 8475 Nightfall Lane Fishers, IN 46037 USA 317.328.4336 800.669.5329 member@cedia.org CEDIA UK Office Unit 2 Phoenix Park St. Neots, Cambs PE19 8EP UK +44 (0) 1480 213 744