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CEDIA, the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association, is the international trade organisation for the home technology industry. CEDIA members specialise in the planning, design, supply and installation of automated technology for the modern, intelligent home. Once you are part of the CEDIA community you will be encouraged to participate in the CEDIA Awards, to share experiences and add your mark, to make our association‌ your association.
members as a trained and qualified workforce and recognise the size and viability of the home technology market.
Through partnerships, messaging efforts, and networking, CEDIA works to educate various audiences about the home technology industry and the work CEDIA members do. These initiatives ensure that potential partners and clients as well as press, investors and government entities, and others see CEDIA
Why should I become a member? CEDIA membership will ensure you have the tools you need to thrive in the industry. Your membership is an investment in your business, and the dividends begin as soon as you join. CEDIA is governed by its members, many of whom volunteer generously to ensure their peers have the finest education and industry support possible.
The benefits of belonging to a prestigious global Association Depending on your area of business and your membership category, you will benefit from being part of CEDIA in many ways. Use of CEDIA logo Discounted education and training CEDIA Awards participation RIBA & BIID accredited CPD to deliver training direct to Architects and Interior Designers
▼ CEDIA offers a wealth of resources to members
Listing on global consumer website www.cedia.org Access to marketing tools and materials Discounted exhibition space at Integrated Systems Events and CEDIA international shows Access to industry resources including: white papers, Best Practice documents and recommended practices. Awards sponsorship opportunities Access to CEDIA members database to connect with other members Post jobs on www.cedia.co.uk free of charge
a CPD course for specifiers
Trade Supplier listing on www.cedia.co.uk
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…and so much more
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The ‘Increasing Project Profitability’ course focusses on the importance of business planning and provides the necessary building blocks with which to strategise your business. 'Standardising Your Business Model’ looks at ways in which you can generate further sales from existing customers and ensure you carry out less ‘free’ work. Networking Competence Engineers working in home technology should consider networking skills as key learning. CEDIA's networking program is the most complete, detailed and relevant program in the world for home technology professionals.
CEDIA also puts on other education events throughout the year that are not listed in this guide. Keep an eye on our website for details.
2014 AWARD WINNER Andrew Lucas
CEDIA Education Structure Industry Competence
Introduction to Smart Home Technology / Smart Home Wiring
Technical Competence
Boot Camp, Technical Courses and EST2 Certification
Networking Competence
Networking Courses and Residential Network Specialist Certification
Design Competence
Designer Courses and ESD Certification
Business Skills Competence
Business Courses
Industry ‘Deep Dives’
CCNA, HAA, ISF, THX
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▲ Education and training courses
▲ Listing on consumer website
What type of member are you?
What type of member are you?
Start by choosing the correct member category for your business from the following options: Home Technology Professional (HTP - installers)
£350 (€450)
Designers and/or Installers of home technology. Trade Supplier
£700 (€900)
Manufacturers and Distributors of custom installation equipment. Professional Services £350 (€450) Individuals or business entities whose endeavours touch on the field of home technology design and installation but do not engage in selling products for resale e.g. programmers and consultants. Affiliate
£350 (€450)
Any individual or entity whose endeavours touch on the field of home technology. Generally recommended to media companies within the industry. Sales Representative
£350 (€450)
Any individual or entity who sells the services of the field of home technology. Student
£25 (€35)
Students in full time education or post graduates.
If you have more than one location for your business, additional location costs are £70 (€90) Founder Member reduced rates are applicable to the first ten companies who join from any country. Visit the website for T&Cs.
Contact us CEDIA Unit 2, Phoenix Park, St Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19 8EP, United Kingdom (t) +44 (0) 1480 213744 (e) membership@cedia.co.uk (w) www.cedia.co.uk/join-cedia
Applicants will need to submit the relevant membership form, references and insurance in order to verify that the company is bona fide and established. Members must have been trading for a minimum of 6 months or 12 months (HTPs). Find full information on how to become a member and relevant application forms at www.cedia.co.uk/join-cedia CEDIA reserves the right to modify, alter or change any of the CEDIA membership benefits at its sole discretion, with or without notice to its members.
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