CEDIA Training & Curriculum Guide 2018 by CEDIA EMEA

TRAINING & CURRICULum GUIDE

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About CEDIA Why CEDIA? Training Options Career Pathways City & Guilds Online Courses Resources: Books, White Papers & Standards 12 Vouchers 13 CEDIA Certification 14 Preparing for CEDIA Certification 15 Taking Exams 16 BadgeCert 17 ECS Cards 18 The Technician 20 Boot Camp 21 Cables, Connectivity & Structured Wiring Workshop 22 Essential Technical & Personal Skills 23 Health & Safety 24 Safe Isolation 25 Audio, Video & RF Systems 26 Technical School 27 Basic Wired & Wireless Networking 28 Home Cinema & HD Video Distribution 29 Smart Home Control & Lighting Systems 30 Project & Business Processes 31 Rack Building & Wiring Fundamentals 32 Networking School 33 Residential Networking 34 Wireless Residential Networking 35 Advanced Residential Networking 36 The Designer

Designer School

Introduction to CAD

Customer Relations & Needs Analysis

Design Process & Documentation

The Principles of Project Management

Sub Systems Design & Integration

Home Cinema Design

Home Cinema Design Fundamentals

Advanced Home Cinema Design

Lighting Package

Introduction to Lighting Fundamentals

Residential Lighting Control

Business Courses

Maintenance & Aftercare

Developing a Competitive Commercial Strategy for your Business

Consultative Selling Skills Training

Members Only Courses

CEDIA Outreach Instructor

CEDIA Accredited Presenter

CEDIA Structured Cabling Assessor

Professional Development

Trade Supplier CEU Certified Training Courses

CEDIA Tech Forums

62 ISE 63

CEDIA EXPO

KNX Training

ISF Training

THX Training

THX-HAA Training

Hire the CEDIA Training Facility

How to Find Us

Version 8 | January 2018 | CEDIA UK Company Registration Number: 3353936 Information correct at time of going to press. CEDIA reserves the right to amend course content and pricing, without prior notification. E&OE.

TRAINING

Welcome to the CEDIA Training and Curriculum guide. ABOUT CEDIA CEDIA is the leading global authority for the home technology industry, representing over 3,700 member companies worldwide. These members include more than 30,000 professional individuals that manufacture, design and integrate goods and services for the connected home. CEDIA courses are developed by a global council of subject matter experts to give you the knowledge and skills to succeed in the industry. All CEDIA courses are based around science, engineering and real-world experience and are product agnostic. Whether you are looking for a foot in the door into this exciting industry or are a seasoned industry professional, we a have course to suit your needs. 2 017 AWA R D W I N N E R Life Emotions

WHY CEDIA?

By training with CEDIA, you can access industry-leading education, resources and tutors. These are just some of the reasons why you should train with us...

VENUES

CEDIA CERTIFICATIONS

To make education more accessible, CEDIA not only hosts its training at the UK headquarters in St Neots, but also at the AWE Smart Home Academy in Epsom, and Pulse Cinemas showroom in Stansted.

CEDIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certification credentials allow industry professionals to demonstrate their expertise at every level and enable businesses to show their commitment to best practices.

TUTORS

CEU ACCREDITATION

CEDIA has a committed number of industry expert tutors who provide CEDIA training. Our tutors are dedicated to enhancing the knowledge of those in the industry, and ensuring that every home technology business stays competitive in an evolving sector.

CEDIA CEU Training Partners offer a wide range of courses that allow attendees to gain CEU points toward their continuing professional development.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES

NEW HIRE TRAINING TRACK

From boot camps, conferences, and trade show courses, to webinars, online classes, and hands-on workshops, CEDIA give you extraordinary access to the most comprehensive educational programmes available.

Give new hires comprehensive training to supplement their on-the-job experience with many eCourses that cover the broad scope of the residential technology industry.

WHY CEDIA?

TEMPLATES AND PUBLICATIONS

TRAINING VOUCHERS

Members gain full access to a library of business operations templates as well as white papers that drill down into specific topics. Members also save on CEDIA Reference Books, which provide a framework for the knowledge needed to be successful in the industry.

Members can order training vouchers in bulk and get great discounts on the price of training. A perfect way to get multiple staff through our training at a discounted rate.

STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES

ASSESSMENT TESTS

Browse in-depth guides on topics such as home cinema video design, smart grid devices, and design documentation symbols.

Assessments — free to members — to gauge the knowledge and skills of not just current employees but also prospective new hires.

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CEDIA HOSTS VARIOUS EDUCATION EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT ARE NOT LISTED IN THIS GUIDE. KEEP AN EYE ON OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS CEDIA.CO.UK/CEDIA-EVENTS

TRAINING OPTIONS

There are many different ways to train with us, with the most popular being face-to-face training at our facilty in Cambridgeshire. Although we recommend attending our practical training courses, there are also a number of other ways to access our education including: Online training (page 10) Webinars (page 11) White papers, Books and Industry Standards (page 11) Regional Tech Forum events (page 61) ISE (page 62) CEDIA EXPO (page 63) Manufacturer CEU Training (page 60)

Career PathWAYS

I Want to Become a Technician

I Want to Become a Designer

If you are just getting started in the home technology industry and are looking to become a technician, we recommend you begin with taking our Boot Camp (page 20) or Smart Home Technician (page 9) Track. These courses will provide you with a great foundation of knowledge for establishing a career in this sector.

If you are already an established installer and are looking to progress into the design side of custom installation, we would recommend taking our Designer School series of courses. Designer School is also for those already in a design role who are looking to further their exsisting knowledge. These courses will explore the process of system design, including drawing and processing as well as managing the project itself.

I Want to Become CEDIA Certified For those who already have some technical experience and are looking to become a CEDIA Certified Technician, we would recommend taking our Technical School track (page 26). This will provide you with the knowledge and resources to help you prepare for the ESC-T certification exam.

I Want to Become a Business Owner If you are looking to get up and running as a new business in this sector, we recommend taking our series of business courses. These courses explore the importance of business planning, and provide individuals with the necessary knowledge to manage businesses successfully in this increasingly competitive sector. These courses are also suitable for existing business owners or managers.

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The Technician

CITY & GUILDS TECHNICIAN

NETWORKING SCHOOL

The DESIGNER

DESIGNER SCHOOL

HOME CINEMA DESIGN

LIGHTING PACKAGE TECHNICAL SCHOOL

CITY & GUILDS DESIGNER

boot camp BUSINESS COURSES

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CITY & GUILDS In 2016, CEDIA education became recognised by City & Guilds, the governing body for training, both in the UK and internationally.

The external accreditation programme spans 26 countries accross the globe, including India, South Africa, and the USE, and is an instantly recognisable mark of quality and credibility. Students who successfully complete CEDIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Smart Home Technician or Smart Home Designer track will receive a joint certification from both CEDIA and City & Guilds; an accepted certification by employers around the world as the benchmark for excellence within the industry. City & Guilds certifications are awarded to only the highest quality programmes, and acknowledge the delivery of a tailored training prgramme, so this endorsement is also an important validation of the quality of CEDIA training.

SMART HOME TECHNICIAN:

THE 13 COURSES (PLUS THE ESC-T AND ESC-N CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS) IN THIS TRAINING TRACK INCLUDE: Boot Camp

Entrants who successfully complete CEDIA’s Smart Home Technician track will be awarded an industry recognised City & Guilds Smart Home Technician certification.

• Cables, Connectivity & Structured Wiring Workshop • Essential Technical & Personal Skills • Health & Safety • Safe Isolation • Audio, Video & RF Systems Technical School • Basic Wired & Wireless Networking • Home Cinema & HD Video Distribution

£1,999 +VAT Members

• Smart Home Control & Lighting Systems • Project & Business Processes

£2,999 +VAT Non-Members

• Rack Building & Wiring Fundamentals Networking School • Residential Networking • Wireless Residential Networking • Advanced Residential Networking

SMART HOME Designer:

THE 9 COURSES (PLUS THE ESC-D CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION) IN THIS TRAINING TRACK INCLUDE: Designer School

Entrants who successfully complete CEDIA’s Smart Home Designer track and pass the ESC-D certification exam will obtain the Smart Home Designer certification.

• Introduction to CAD Design • Customer Relations & Needs Analysis • Design Process & Documentation • The Principles of Project Management • Sub Systems Design & Integration Home Cinema Design • Home Cinema Design Fundamentals • Advanced Home Cinema Design

£1,399 +VAT

Members

£1,999 +VAT Non-Members

Lighting Package • Introduction to Lighting Fundamentals • Residential Lighting Control

ONLINE COURSES

While face-to-face training is extremely important to grow your knowledge, an online training portal is useful to those who find it difficult to take time away from their business. CEDIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online training portal has introduced a variety of supporting online courses to allow students to further their skills at a time most convenient to them. From cable and connector properties, to project and business processes, you will be able to find an online course that caters to your needs. Visit www.cedia.net/education/training-search to view the full online training catalogue.

Other Resources: BOOKS, WHITE PAPERS & STANDARDS Using a select team of industry volunteers, CEDIA has developed an extensive collection of guides, publications, best practice documents and white papers to help with your study and aid your continued professional development. BOOKS Our most popular books include: - Fundamentals of Electronic Systems - Advanced Residential Electronic Systems

WHITE PAPERS Our white papers cover a wide-range of specific topics and some are also available in multiple languages. Some of the most popular topics include; 4K Technology, BioAdaptive Lighting, Audio Design and many more.

STANDARDS In 2017, CEDIA worked together with the BSI to produce a new Publicly Available Specification (PAS): Design and Installation of Telecommunications and Broadcast Infrastructure within the Home - Code of Practice. This PAS recommends how to design and install domestic wiring which is service-provider-neutral. It aims to give occupants the service availability that they want while making it easy for them to change service provider without the need for additional cabling or upheaval. It applies to single residential dwellings and most homes of multiple occupation.

SMART HOME INFRASTRUCTURE RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES

A guide to Smart Home infrastructure requirements for the modern home

OTHER RESOURCES We also provide many other useful resources including Tech Council Podcasts, webinars, case studies and more. To view all of the resources available to you, visit cedia.net/cedia-training/resources

VOUCHERS

CEDIA is dedicated to supporting the training needs of its members, and wish to encourage members to regularly book training to further advance their knowledge within the home technology industry. We realise that allocating the finances for training staff can be challenging at times. That is why we have introduced CEDIA’s Education Voucher Programme. The programme will provide members with the flexibility when budgeting for training, and will save money at the same time. The programme is developed to benefit all of our members; regardless the size of the business, with package prices that will suit everyone’s training needs. WHAT DOES A VOUCHER GET ME? Each voucher buys a one-day CEDIA face-to-face training course. The vouchers are transferrable within your company and are valid for any full day CEDIA training courses within EMEA. THERE ARE SEVERAL BUYING OPTIONS:

5 vouchers - £169 +VAT 10 vouchers - £149 each +VAT 20 vouchers - £129 each +VAT 30+ vouchers - £99 each +VAT Multiple vouchers can be combined for courses that are longer than one day.

TERMS & CONDITIONS • Only redeemable against CEDIA EMEA full day training courses. • Non-refundable or exchangeable for any form of cash or credit alternative except as described above. • Not replaceable if lost, stolen destroyed, or expired. • Courses are subject to minimum attendance requirement. • Valid 24 months after the date of purchase. • Transferable within the company ONLY. www.cediaeducation.com/ vouchers

CEDIA CERTIFICATION

What is CEDIA Certification?

Why CEDIA Certification?

CEDIA Certification is a set of four credentials that reflect defined areas of knowledge in the home technology industry. Electronic Systems Certified (ESC) is a general certification which covers the industry at large, while Electronic Systems Certified Technician (ESC-T), Electronic Systems Certified Designer (ESC-D), and Electronic Systems Certified Networking Specialist (ESC-N) are more specialised and advanced.

CEDIA Certification allows individuals to prove their competency to peers, clients, and potential employers. Many industry businesses consider CEDIA Certifications in their hiring and advancement processes, as the credential demonstrates a commitment to excellence and ongoing professional development.

Earning and retaining certification allows you to demonstrate that you have completed the required study and field experience to master a particular skillset and body of knowledge. Certifications are held by the individual; you earn the certification, and you carry it with you as you continue your career.

Each CEDIA Certification serves as a framework for an organised path of study. In following the preparation plan for the exam, candidates build a well-rounded skillset and knowledge base in their chosen specialty. Certification also establishes your business as a credible partner in the eyes of end users and other stakeholders, proving that your company has a high level of proven competency and is committed to best practices. In addition, certification helps consumers find you; companies with certified professionals benefit from enhanced premium listings on the Find a Pro search at cedia.org, which receives over 40,000 searches annually.

CEDIA CERTIFICATION

6-STEP GUIDE TO PREPARING FOR CEDIA CERTIFICATION CEDIA makes it easy for you to prepare for a certification exam and provides a variety of resources to fit your learning style and busy schedule. Each certification has a clearly defined body of knowledge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and a variety of learning options, which are most effective when used together in a blended approach.

SELECT THE RIGHT CERTIFICATION Find the certification that is right for you

REVIEW THE JOB TASK ANALYSIS (JTA) The JTA outlines what is covered in the exam. Review the JTA and identify areas where further learning or experience is called for.

EXECUTE A LEARNING PLAN To fill in any knowledge gaps, you can find relevant CEDIA books, online and in-person training, and exam prep resources at cedia.net.

TAKE THE PRE-TEST ASSESSMENT This free online practice test will provide immediate results, allowing you to customise your learning and final review before taking the exam.

FINAL REVIEW AND PREPARATION Plan your final review and preparation based on the results of your Pre-Test Assessment.

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CEDIA CERTIFICATION

CEDIA CERTIFICATION DAYS From 2018, CEDIA Certification will be more accessible than ever, with exam days running more frequently at the training centre, and our examination partnership with Kryterion Global Testing Solutions. On the first Friday of every month, CEDIA will host a Certification exam day at our training facility in Cambridgeshire. This allows you to take any of the CEDIA certification exams in a controlled environment. We have separated the examination from the training schools, so that delegates have the time to digest what they have learned, apply the skills, and revise at their own pace before sitting the examinations. These certification days will not include a curriculum review, so be sure to use the 6 steps listed opposite to prepare yourself accordingly. To book your exam, visit www.cediaeducation.com

KRYTERION CEDIA has recently partnered with Kryterion Global Testing Solutions to enable students to take Certification exams all over the globe. Kryterion has more than 1,000 testing centres worldwide, it has never been easier to take your CEDIA Certification exam. To find a test centre near you visit www.kryteriononline.com

EXAMINATION COSTS ONLY Members

ÂŁ175 +VAT

Non-Members

ÂŁ300 +VAT

CEDIA CERTIFICATION

BadgeCert CEDIA provides a set of tools to help integrators market their certifications to both homeowners and to their fellow industry professionals. This includes access to digital badges through BadgeCert. Through this program, digital certification badges can be easily added to email signatures, LinkedIn accounts, websites, and other social media platforms. Clicking on a digital badge allows clients to verify the current status and expiration date of an individual certification and see what knowledge and skills it represents. In addition to the logos and the digital badge program, each CEDIA Certified professional has access to marketing collateral that outlines why a homeowner should hire a CEDIA Certified professional.

Sample Applications Recommended uses for the CEDIA Certification logo include your email signature, business card, website, LinkedIn profile, or proposals. Below are a few examples of how you might incorporate the logo into your materials. For digital applications, CEDIA has partnered with BadgeCert to provide digital certification badges. Digital badges provide your clients with additional information about your certification, adding context and credibility. Contact certification@cedia.org for information on digital badging.

ECS CArds

CEDIA is committed to ensuring you have the necessary qualifications to work on any UK construction site. That is why CEDIA has collaborated with the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) to bring you the only Home Technology Integrator ECS related discipline card in the industry. THE QUALIFYING CRITERIA FOR THE CARD ARE: • The holder must have passed the ECS Health and Safety assessment (included in the CEDIA one-day Health and Safety course at St Neots) within the last 2 years • The holder must have passed the current CEDIA ESC-T qualification IMPORTANT: If you or any of your team carries out work on a building site, you need to be able to prove competency to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the event of a site check or accident. Failure to do this can result in you and your team being removed from the site whilst investigations take place, which can cost a lot of money.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO APPLY FOR THE ECS CARD, MEMBERS CAN BOOK THE ESC-T EXAM, ECS ASSESSMENT, AND CARD PRODUCTION FEE AS A PACKAGE FOR £199 +VAT

THE TECHNICIAN

A Technician is the person who installs, configures, and maintains electronic systems in the field. This includes installing the infrastructure (cabling etc.), the equipment, the control systems, and user interfaces. Many Technicians do their work based strictly on a work order, which is created by someone else. But in a smaller company the same person may specify the equipmemt and design the system, and then install it themselves. A good technician has an understanding of how signals and electricity work, allowing them to solve problems and troubleshoot issues in the field when necessary. Some people who love working with their hands, and the satisfaction of seeing their work through to completion, work their entire career in the field as a technician. They continue to learn and expand their skillset over the years and become more and more valuable as they become adept at system calibration, programming, troubleshooting etc. They may become a Lead Technician or crew leader, supervising the work of other technicians and mentoring them as they learn new skills.

BOOT CAMP

BOOT CAMP PACKAGE • Member: £799 (+VAT) • Non-Member: £1,199 (+VAT)

Get started in the home technology industry with the City & Guilds accredited Smart Home Technician track. Clarifying the engineering and technical foundations necessary to progress onto CEDIA’s one week Technical School and ESC-T certification exam, Boot Camp will provide the skills required to build a foundation for a successful career as a technician, designer, or even business owner within the industry. Including five comprehensive sessions of both theory and hands-on training, all courses are presented by CEDIA certified instructors. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COURSES: • Cables, Connectivity and Structured Wiring (page 21) • Essential Technical and Personal Skills (page 22) • Health & Safety (page 23) • Safe Isolation (page 24) • Audio, Video and RF Systems (page 25) WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE? • New employees to the home technology industry looking to acquire the fundamental skills to become a useful member of an installation team • Anyone considering ESC-T certification • Anyone seeking to become a City & Guilds Smart Home Technician RECOMMENDED READINGS • CEDIA’s Fundamentals of Residential Electronic Systems

BOOT CAMP

Cables, connectivity & structured wiring workSHOP

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

The need for a proper cabling infrastructure is essential in any custom installation project. Most homes provide little of the wiring needed for true system integration.

This workshop will show attendees the various cables and connectors used in integrated residential systems, and demonstrate how to build a future-ready wiring environment. Attendees will learn how to terminate, test and certify the wiring installation. This is an interactive workshop with practical exercises using a range of tools, test and certification equipment, giving attendees the vital hands on experience required to advance their skill set and industry knowledge.

Recognising the various cables and connectors How various cables and connectors are used Recommended connector termination methods Practical exercises with various cables and connectors The basics of structured cabling systems Using patch panels and wall-plate modules Basic testing methods for structured cabling

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is suitable for beginners, however prior knowledge of cabling or custom installation would be useful. RECOMMENDED READINGS: CEDIA’s Fundamentals of Residential Electronic Systems Book

COSTS Members

£179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

£249 +VAT

BOOT CAMP

ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL & personal skills

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

Moving into smart home installation requires a wide range of knowledge. New installation technicians need a strong grounding in both personal and technical subjects.

This course will provide attendees with the essential training in the typical maths, science and electronics installers will have to utilise within the home technology industry. Attendees will explore the key techniques for audio, video and network calculations, discuss on-site behaviours and best practices.

Basic maths and engineering principles Understanding and manipulating formulae Working with triangles, percentages and ratios Waves, frequency and wavelength Electricity and electrical theory Planning a day on site Tools, PPE and other equipment needed Behaviour in clients’ homes Avoiding client problems through effective communication

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is suitable for beginners, however any prior knowledge of custom installation would be benficial. RECOMMENDED READINGS: CEDIA’s Fundamentals of Residential Electronic Systems Book

COSTS Members

£179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

£249 +VAT

BOOT CAMP

HEALTH & SAFETY

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

This operative and new entrant Health and Safety Awareness course, approved by the UKCG, is aimed at those who have recently entered, or are about to enter, the specialist engineering sector as a member of the workforce. It will help them understand the main hazards that they may face at work on-site, what they need to do, and what to expect of others.

At the end of the day, you will complete an exam to demonstrate your knowledge. Upon successful completion of the exam, you will be eligible to apply for the appropriate ECS card which will reflect your current qualifications.

General health and safety at work Manual handling operations Reporting accidents Personal protective equipment at work Health and hygiene Noise Fire and emergency Work at height Work equipment Special site hazards Electrotechnical

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is aimed at new entrants and installation engineers who are entering the custom installation industry.

Please note, in order to obtain an ECS Home Technology Integrator card, candidates must also hold a valid ESC-T certification.

COSTS Members

ÂŁ179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

ÂŁ249 +VAT

BOOT CAMP

SAFE ISOLATION

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

This workshop is aimed at contractors looking to gain knowledge and practical understanding of how to safely and correctly isolate electrical systems to complete electrical maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, or for other safety purposes.

- The Electricity at Work Regulations - Voltage testing - Equipment types and compliance - Safe isolation procedure explained and demonstrated - Practical safe isolation techniques explained and demonstrated

The training is designed to give candidates underpinning knowledge of the principles of this safe system of work, including legislation and guidance, equipment selection and use, and an understanding of the procedure of safely isolating electrical installations and equipment. This workshop will provide individuals or organisations that are required to demonstrate they can comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act and Electricity at Work Regulations with a certificate of achievement covering the Safe Isolation of an electrical system.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is designed for people working on, or near electrical equipment and systems, it can also refresh practicing electricianís knowledge and understanding of the procedure.

COSTS Members

£179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

£249 +VAT

BOOT CAMP

audio, video & rf systems

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

For many installers audio and video represent a large percentage of each project. RF systems can be used to deliver a wide range of content into the home including broadcast TV, satellite TV and radio. This course brings together these fascinating topics to deliver the ideal grounding for installers of up-to-date home entertainment.

- Installation practices - Basic home cinema set-up - Calibration basics - Display functions and technologies - Interlaced vs. progressive pictures - Video scaling - Dynamic range considerations - Loudspeaker varieties - Sound processing and amplification - Frequency and wavelength relationships - RF system components and distribution methods

Attendees will explore the vital technical information, basic design principles and the installation practices required to install a successful project to high industry standards.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is ideal for new AV technicians and experienced installers from other electronic industries.

COSTS Members

ÂŁ179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

ÂŁ249 +VAT

TECHNICAL SCHOOL TECHNICAL SCHOOL PACKAGE • Member: £999 (+VAT) • Non-Member: £1,499 (+VAT) Prices include the ESC-T examination and a copy of CEDIA’s Advanced Residential Electronic Systems book.

CEDIA’s Technical School is the second part of the City & Guilds Smart Home Technician accredited programme, and is essential for the ESC-T certification exam. These courses build on the knowledge and skills obtained during Boot Camp, and develop them to the level of a senior technician. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COURSES: • Basic Wired & Wireless Networking (see page 27) • Home Cinema & HD Video Distribution (see page 28) • Smart Home Control and Lighting (see page 29) • Project & Business Processes (see page 30) • Rack Building & Wiring Fundamentals (see page 31) WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE? • Junior technicians with some industry experience • Technicians looking to enhance their skills • Anyone seeking to become a City & Guilds Smart Home Technician RECOMMENDED READINGS: • CEDIA’s Advanced Residential Electronic Systems

TECHNICAL SCHOOL

basic wired & wireless networking

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

IP networking is arguably the most important topic in the home technology industry. This course provides an introduction to the Internet Protocol (IP) and it’s place in residential networks.

- Layers 1-3 of the 7 layer OSI Model and how they relate to networks - Applying the OSI model in network troubleshooting - Recognising and understanding basic network hardware - IP Addressing - using the right addresses for the right job - The difference between server, client and infrastructure devices - Star, bus and mesh networks - Common network terms such as IP address, MAC address, DHCP and DNS - Configuring a consumer router for LAN devices and WAN access - Setting up a basic Wi-Fi network with a single access point - Configuring host devices with dynamic, reserved dynamic and static IP addresses WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is suitable for beginners as well as those who are looking to increase their existing IP networking knowledge.

COSTS Members

£179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

£249 +VAT

TECHNICAL SCHOOL

Home Cinema & HD Video Distribution

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

Home Cinema and media room technology are among the most commonly requested systems for new smart home installations. Integrating audio, video and control system together into a home cinema environment, is a common task for smart home designers and installers.

- The role of the AV receiver in a home cinema room - Configuring common sources of AV content - Video display technologies and setup - Speaker system technologies and setup - Basic audio and video calibration - HD Video distribution methods - The basic components of a home cinema system - Calibration of the video picture and sound - HD video distribution methods

This course will explore the essential skills and requirements necessary for bringing audio, video and control systems together into a home cinema environment.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is suitable for new and developing installers. Experience in custom installation or home cinema would be beneficial.

COSTS Members

ÂŁ179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

ÂŁ249 +VAT

TECHNICAL SCHOOL

smart home control & Lighting systems

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

Lighting systems and controlling the technology of a smart home is essential to bringing an installation alive, and is pivotal to the end user experience. Control of home technology systems by smart phones and tablets is now commonplace. These and other remote control devices serve to increase convenience, efficiency and ease of use.

- Lighting dimming protocols - LED control - DIY lighting controls - Part L compliance - Basic heating and cooling - The DIY market place - LED tapes and colour changing systems

This course will aid professionals learn more about integrating lighting control into their projects, and explore the topics of lighting specific control, in the context of a smart home installation.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is suitable for new and developing installers and technicians.

COSTS Members

ÂŁ179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

ÂŁ249 +VAT

TECHNICAL SCHOOL

PROJECT & business Processes

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

Every installation requires planning as part of a wider project. An installation engineer should clearly understand their role in the wider aspects of the projects they are involved in. This allows engineers to plan their time, work with other team members and communicate in the most efficient way possible.

- Project phases - Working onsite and the builder’s project phases - Stakeholders and the engineer - Being part of the business - Maintenance and warranty WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is suitable for both new and developing installers and technicians. Any prior knowledge of custom installation would be useful.

This course will explore all of the project and business processes that a Home Technology Professional can expect to be involved in.

COSTS Members

£179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

£249 +VAT

TECHNICAL SCHOOL

RACK BUILDING & WIRING FUNDAMENTALS

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

Racks are now an integral element of many custom installations. Pre planning and standardisation can ensure every rack is given the time and attention required to result in a tidy, and serviceable solution.

- Rack elevations, kit spacing and ventilation - Best practices for loading and kit spacing including ventilation of racks - Cable tray, rear rack strip and lacing bars - Tails, rear panels and hardwiring - Cable and signal paths - Service loops and cable lay - Cable ties - tightness, flush cut, spacing and flow - Lacing pre-made cables - Recognising cables colours and different signals - How to connect rack wiring to site wiring

This course will provide clear, structural methodology for rack building from planning through to future servicing. Incorporating best practices, the importance of wiring choices and standardisations which can be applied to projects of all sizes. Attendees can expect to gain a deeper understanding into the different types of racks and how to apply the correct knowledge for overcoming issues with equipment placement, wiring, connectivity and rack build as a whole.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is suitable for both new and developing installers and technicians. Any prior knowledge of custom installation would be useful.

COSTS Members

ÂŁ179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

ÂŁ249 +VAT

NETWORKING SCHOOL NETWORKING PACKAGE • Member: £485 (+VAT) • Non-Member: £685 (+VAT) Prices exclude ESC-N examination

TCP/IP has become the dominant communications and media transmission protocol within the home technology industry. It is essential to understand both the theory and practice of IP in order to design and implement reliably. To meet these demands, CEDIA has created a suite of IP Networking courses leading to our ESC-N certification. Incorporating a combination of classroom teaching and hands-on workshop sessions, the courses will introduce, explain and provide you with the vital hands-on experience required, with a range of networking products. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COURSES: • Residential Networking (see page 27) • Wiring Residential Networking (see page 28) • Advanced Wiring Networking (see page 29) WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE? • Ideal for junior and senior technicians to improve their networking skills RECOMMENDED READINGS: • CEDIA’s Advanced Residential Electronic Systems

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

Most subsystems now have the ability to be converged over an IP network, making this an essential topic for installers to develop a solid foundation for understanding Internet Protocol.

- Understanding the 7 layer OSI Model and how it relates to networking - Applying the OSI model to residential network structure and setup - Recognising and understanding basic network hardware - IP Addressing - Basic network troubleshooting - Common network protocols including: TCP, UDP, IP, DHCP, DNS, and NAT - Selecting and configuring consumer routers - Creating system documentation for IP networks

This course will increase attendees’ IP networking knowledge, and clarify the common network protocols. Attendees will also learn to understand the functions of a consumer router in a wired environment and begin basic troubleshooting in a consumer level IP network.

NETWORKING SCHOOL

residential networking

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is appropriate for beginners as well as individuals looking to formalise and increase their existing IP networking knowledge.

COSTS Members

£179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

£249 +VAT

NETWORKING SCHOOL

wireless residential networking

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

WiFi connectivity is a key communication method for much of the personal technology we use today. The increasingly crowded WiFi spectrum is busy delivering media, email, VoIP and other services to home owners and their neighbours. With this in mind, it’s essential that AV engineers fully understand wireless technology to ensure fast, and reliable service to their customers.

This course goes back to basics to understand the fundamental technology behind wireless, and RF (Radio Frequency) transmission as a physical layer in the OSI model. The course will compare wireless to other physical layer types and explores the behaviours of RF considering data speed, frequency and coverage. Attendees will learn the benefits and opportunities of wireless security, and explore how to ensure secure networks and how to expand a wireless network to cover larger areas.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is appropriate for attendees with existing knowledge of IP networks that have a firm understanding of the wired network environment. Having previously completed CEDIA’s Residential Networking course would be ideal.

COSTS Members

£179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

£249 +VAT

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

Students who have completed the basic Residential Networking course are now ideally placed to study this more advanced course which builds upon the knowledge and skills previously gained.

- File sharing between IP connected devices - Remote access with Dynamic DNS - The client-server model - Ports and services - Access to LAN devices from the WAN via Port Forwarding - Securing external access using VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) - Understanding basic subnets - Diving Networks using vLANs (Virtual LANs) - Configuring network segmentation - Multicasting/Broadcasting, flooding and storm control, RSTP - The roles for hardware, software and wetware

With residential networks becoming more complex, it is vital that home integration engineers fully understand and can confidentially install networks that are robust and secure.

NETWORKING SCHOOL

advanced residential networking

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This is an advanced course aimed at those with prior networking knowledge or those who have already attended the CEDIA Residential Networking course. Experience as a technician would be useful.

COSTS Members

ÂŁ179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

ÂŁ249 +VAT

THE DESIGNER

The role of the a designer ranges from directly interviewing the client to evaluate their needs and lifestyle, to specifying, to specifying the functionality and performance of a system, and designing the wiring scheme and user interface concepts. This varies somewhat from company to company. A designer must have full understanding of the equipment, how it works, and how it is controlled. A designer must stay up to date on emerging technologies and unique products which can be used to solve unique challenges. Since the most important part of our industry is now integration and control, a designer needs to have a solid knowledge of each and every subsystem that will be part of the larger integrated system.

DESIGNER SCHOOL DESIGNER SCHOOL PACKAGE • Member: £999 (+VAT) • Non-Member: £1,499 (+VAT)

CEDIA’s Designer School is an essential part of the City & Guilds Smart Home Designer track. This package will formalise attendees’ existing knowledge and focus on developing a structured, scalable and profitable design methodology. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COURSES: • Introduction to CAD Design (see page xx) • Customer Relations & Needs Analysis (see page xx) • Design Process & Documentation (see page xx) • The Principles of Project Management (see page xx) • Sub Systems Design & Integration (see page xx) • ESC-D Examination (see page xx) WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE? • Individuals who are already ESC-T certified that wish to prepare for the CEDIA ESC-D exam • Individuals with at least three years industry experience looking to take their first steps into structured integrated systems design RECOMMENDED READINGS: • CEDIA’s Advanced Residential Electronic Systems

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

This course has been designed to give attendees a basic understanding of many of the essential AutoCAD drawing commands and skills necessary to use Computer Aided Design software in business.

- Introduction to CAD, the concept, what it’s used for - Lines, arcs and circles - Layers and limits - Drawing-up the survey plan - WBlocks, symbol libraries and setting out - 3D Models. x, y and z points in space - Printing

AutoCAD is the industry standard for Architects and Engineers and is widely used in residential, industrial, commercial and retail design. Custom Installation businesses use CAD to overlay their own wiring schematics onto architectís drawings as well as producing bespoke designs relating to equipment housing or location. During the course, attendees will learn some of the most widely used features of AutoCAD. The course will also cover how to draw a room from a survey sketch, and add a basic AV layout and turn this into a basic 3D model. This course will give students a good grasp of the AutoCAD software and how it can simply be applied to AV install projects.

DESIGNER SCHOOL

INTRODUCTIOn TO CAD

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is aimed beginners who have not used AutoCAD software before, as well as those who are looking to build upon their existing knowledge. RECOMMENDED READINGS: ANSI STANDARD J-STD-710 Audio, Video and Control Architectural Drawing Symbols

COSTS Members

£179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

£249 +VAT

DESIGNER SCHOOL

customer relations & needs analysis

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

The starting point for any successful system design is an accurate brief from the client. Documentation is a key element to any job and those created before any money has changed hands are no less important.

- How to best understand the designer and the client process - How to collate needs analysis information - Writing up and deliver quotes and scope documents - Understanding the customer relations interface

This course will explore dealing with customers, and the role of the designer in the initial client meetings process. Attendees will learn the needs analysis process, as well as scope documents and including the bill of materials; more commonly known as the quote. The course will provide attendees the opportunity to write up quote and design scope based upon working examples of client briefs.

This course is best suited to experienced individuals, or those with a CEDIA ESC-T Certification, who are looking to take their first steps into structured integrated systems design.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

COSTS Members

ÂŁ179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

ÂŁ249 +VAT

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

This course will explore and explain the documents that make up a successful project; from architectural plans, schematics, and wiring schedules, to specifications and final client sign off.

- Design documentation package - Designing and drawing a simple audio visual head end - Project process documentation - Project scope documents - The designer’s toolkit

Attendees will learn how to read and understand documents issued by others during the project process and how to prepare, draw, and write their own.

This course is best suited to experienced individuals, or those with a CEDIA ESC-T Certification, who are looking to take their first steps into structured integrated systems design.

DESIGNER SCHOOL

design process & documentation

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Along with detailed drawing and documentation packs, the course will examine power requirements, heat output for racks and spatial considerations amongst others.

COSTS Members

£179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

£249 +VAT

DESIGNER SCHOOL

the principles of project management

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

Project management is the application of processes, methods, knowledge, skills and experience to achieve the project objectives.

- Project management requirements - Cost, time, quality constraints on a project - Role of the project manager on a CI project - The key elements to delivering a project on time - Working within a budget

Focusing on the essential skills every project manager should have, this course will explore the time, cost, and quality triangle within the context of the home technology industry.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is ideal for those who are new to project management. Experience in custom installation is recommended.

COSTS Members

ÂŁ179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

ÂŁ249 +VAT

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

This course will take an in-depth look at all of the sub systems that make up a typical CI project. Understanding each system’s components, communications and demarcation points will enable the attendees to design, install and programme jobs successfully to practical completion.

- Individual sub systems - User interface design - Inter system communications protocols - The principles of third party integration - Design fundamentals by sub system

The day will consist of design fundamentals by sub system, communications protocols, user interface design as well as third party integration, best practice policies, and regulations.

DESIGNER SCHOOL

sub systems design & integration

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is best suited to experienced individuals, or those with a CEDIA ESC-T Certification, who are looking to take their first steps into structured integrated systems design.

COSTS Members

£179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

£249 +VAT

HOME CINEMA DESIGN HOME CINEMA DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS AND ADVANCED HOME CINEMA DESIGN PACKAGE • Member: £699 (+VAT) • Non-Member: £999 (+VAT)

Home cinema is a corner stone technology of the residential installation market, and is a common feature within the home technology industry. The technical design of a high performance home cinema is not a just about a series of subjective decisions. For every parameter, there is a standard that should be achieved in order to offer a truly immersive and secure home entertainment experience. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COURSES: • Home Cinema Design Fundamentals • Advanced Home Cinema Design WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE? • This programme is best suited to engineers that have existing indsutry experience and are looking to extend their skills into home cinema design. RECOMMENDED READINGS: • CEA/CEDIA’s Home Theater Recommended Practices: Audio Design • CEA/CEDIA’s Home Theater Recommended Practices: Video Design

Home Cinema Design Fundamentals

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

This two-day course will introduce and explore the formal skills required to design a dedicated home cinema and media room to its maximum capability.

- Engineering principles of home cinema - Calculations for audio and video - Consideration of other factors (HVAC, lighting, seating, safety etc.) - Making intelligent decisions in difficult rooms - Creating standard quotation documents - Understanding client requirements - Best practices and industry standards

Using engineering calculations, the course teaches the use of world-recognised standards and recommended practices. It will also cover the engineering principles involved in highperformance design, the science and calculations required to undertake a complete design exercise for both audio and video, and also associated factors such as data, heat and lighting.

DESIGNER COURSES

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? There are no formal entry requirements to attend this course, however this is a challenging course so prior knowledge in custom installation and home cinema is recommended.

Day two of the course will be an interactive workshop, where attendees will work in groups to design a cinema from a real client brief.

COSTS Members

ÂŁ299 +VAT

2 VOUCHERS

Non-Members

ÂŁ449 +VAT

DESIGNER SCHOOL

ADVANCED HOME CINEMA DESIGN

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

Take your private cinema designs to the next level. This course will equip you with the design skills necessary to deliver effective and consistent cinema designs at every price point.

- Room constructionWeight vs. flexibility Energy transmission Floating structures - Baffle walls Loudspeaker isolation Dropdown screens Acoustically transparent screens - Acoustics Constructive and destructive interference Standing waves and room modes Equalisation, reflection and diffusion Bass traps - Performance vs. aesthetics The effect of wall colour and seating materials Architectural features as diffusors The effect of humans - Lighting Conflict of video and safety requirements Equipment light emission Dimming ramp speeds - Immersive layouts Basic Atmos, DTS:X and Auto layout High channel count layouts Wiring for future possibilities - HDR / Dolby Vision Dolby Vision Other common HDR formats Planning for HDR in a design today

By going beyond the CEDIA Home Cinema Design Fundamentals course, this three-day session will delve deeper into engineering design, room acoustics management, immersive audio implementation, and premium video performance. This fast-paced and intensive course will include discussions, practical exercises and demonstrations that will challenge attendees to take their cinema designs to new levels of performance and profit. The days will mix teaching with discussions, practical exercises and demonstrations.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

DESIGNER COURSES

This is a challenging course so prior attendance of the CEDIA Home Cinema Design Fundamentals course or existing knowledge is recommended. RECOMMENDED READINGS: CEA/CEDIA’s Home Theater Recommended Practices: Audio Design CEA/CEDIA’s Home Theater Recommended Practices: Video Design

COSTS Members

£449 +VAT

3 VOUCHERS

Non-Members

£675 +VAT

LIGHTING PACKAGE

LIGHTING DESIGN PACKAGE • Member: £299 (+VAT) • Non-Member: £449 (+VAT)

If your business is looking at lighting as a new service then this package is the ideal introduction to this interesting and profitable sector. This package is a great way to get a complete understanding of how lighting fits into a connected home. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COURSES: • Introduction to Lighting Fundamentals • Residential Lighting Control WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE? • These courses are suitable for engineers that are new to lighting control. We do recommend that attendees have basic understanding of the subject before attending the Residential Lighting Control course. RECOMMENDED READINGS: • CEDIA’s Advanced Residential Electronic Systems Book

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

This course starts by exploring lamp types, their characteristics and capabilities. A strong emphasis is placed upon the science behind the ‘art’ of lighting. All technical discussions reference the BS7671 electrical standards.

- Lamp types - Colour temperature - Power law - Series vs. parallel wiring - Voltage drop - Cable sizing - Transformer and ballast types - Dimming control methods - Residential lighting control - BS7671 electrical standards

After discussing the theory of lighting, the course moves on to a practical session where attendees will test different dimming control types.

DESIGNER SCHOOL

Introduction to Lighting Fundamentals

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This is a technically focussed course aimed at engineers and designers that are new to lighting control. RECOMMENDED READINGS: CEDIA’s Advanced Residential Electronic Systems Book

COSTS Members

£179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

£249 +VAT

DESIGNER SCHOOL

Residential Lighting Control

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

Following on from CEDIA’s Introduction to Lighting Fundamentals course, this course provides a more in-depth understanding of the subject, focussing on the practical application of lighting control in the residential market.

- Lighting control system regulations - Complex lighting control solutions - Ancillary devices and their wiring requirements - Energy and eco considerations - Emergency lighting - Blinds, awnings and weather stations - Common pitfalls and best practice - Types of dimming

The day will include a handson session and will focus on regulation and safety, looking at BS7671 and Part L compliance. Students will also learn about energy consumption and other ecological considerations.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Aimed at developing installation engineers and designers who have a basic understanding of lighting control, or those who have already completed the Introduction to Lighting Fundamentals course. RECOMMENDED READINGS: CEDIA’s Advanced Residential Electronic Systems Book

COSTS Members

£179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

£249 +VAT

BUSINESS COURSES Are you a business owner or have an element of responsibly for the profitability of the business? We have a series of business courses that will aid in improving daily processes and longterm revenue. With CEDIA’s business courses, attendees will cover everything from documentation to business strategy, and marketing techniques. These courses will provide the essential skills required to ensure your business is managed successfully, and are maximising the opportunities available in the home technology industry. COURSES IN THIS SECTION INCLUDE: • Maintenance and Aftercare (see page 52) • Developing a Competitive Commercial Strategy for Your Business (see page 53) • Consultative Selling Skills (see page 54)

Maintenance & Aftercare

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

Heard the buzz about reoccurring revenue but aren’t sure what’s involved or perhaps aren’t comfortable incorporating new and unknown elements into your business model?

- Developing a secure financial model - Making your business model more service led - Ensuring future profitability through different models - Exploring strategies for reoccurring revenue WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

BUSINESS COURSES

Business owners and commercial stakeholders looking to move away from a product led, installation only business model. WHAT’S INCLUDED? - Lunch and refreshments - All workbooks and course materials

COSTS Members

£179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

£249 +VAT

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

For businesses to survive, grow and remain competitive in today’s difficult commercial landscape it is imperative that robust business strategies are competently developed and implemented by the company’s management.

- Reviewing the commercial strategy of your business - Defining achievable growth targets and business goals - Developing a business model designed to achieve growth and profit - Achieving a sustainable, competitive advantage for their business - Identifying the factors of a powerful strategy - Analysing your internal business structure - Refining your marketing and selling strategies - Coping with sudden economic change - Looking at profit and value

By setting a clear strategy in place, you are more likely to succeed and acheive your goals both financially and professionally.

BUSINESS COURSES

Developing A Competitive Commercial Strategy for Your Business

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is suitable for business owners from both start-ups as well as more established businesses from any market. WHAT’S INCLUDED? - Lunch and refreshments - All workbooks and course materials

COSTS Members

£179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

£249 +VAT

BUSINESS COURSES

Consultative Selling Skills Training

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

This course will show attendees the key stages of the consultative sales process. It will discuss how to install a professional mindset and how to best approach selling premium solutions to discerning, intelligent customers.

- Analysing the customer journey - The difference between retail sales and solution selling - Objection management techniques - Perfecting closing strategies - Selling value - Making a profit - Inspiring customer loyalty

By the end of the course attendees will have the skills to confidently drive profitability through sales and increase conversion rates by taking ownership of their sales performance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is appropriate for sales personnel and managers who are required to sell premium services and solutions. RECOMMENDED READINGS: CEDIA’s Advanced Residential Electronic Systems Book

COSTS Members

£179 +VAT

1 VOUCHER

Non-Members

£249 +VAT

MEMBERS ONLy

CEDIA is continually expanding and improving its course selection, adding value to the industry by encouraging its members to strive for excellence. The following three courses are exclusive to CEDIA members, and offer opportunities for members to differentiate themselves from others installers in the home technology industry. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COURSES: • CEDIA Outreach Instructor (see page 55) • CEDIA Accredited Presenter (see page 56) • CEDIA Structured Cabling Assessor (see page 57)

MEMBER ONLY COURSES

OUTREACH INSTRUCTOR

OVERVIEW

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The CEDIA Outreach Instructor programme gives CEDIA members the tools they need to engage with the design community.

This course is exclusively for CEDIA members.

Exclusive to CEDIA members, this one-day course is a requirement for any individual wanting to access and deliver a CEDIA CPD presentation. These presentations are accredited with internationally recognised design bodies: RIBA, BIID, RIAI and SAIA.

- Designing Integrated Future Ready Homes - Smart Home Cabling Requirements for the Modern Home

The COI course focuses on story-telling and presentation skills, and will help attendees to deliver an effective and inspiring presentation. It gives attendees the tools to directly engage with design professionals and to inspire them about the potential of integrated technology in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives.

COSTS Members

FREE

AVAILABLE CPDs:

ACCREDITED PRESENTER

OVERVIEW

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The Member-exclusive CEDIA Accredited Presenter (CAP) course provides the skills for attendees to deliver presentations to different audiences at a variety of events across the globe, from seminar sessions to roadshows and trade shows.

This course is exclusively for CEDIA members who have already attended the CEDIA Outreach Instructor course. Attendees must also have presented at least four CPDs in the past 12 months.

All CEDIA material should be presented with the utmost professionalism and in a delivery style that is both informative and engaging. The CAP course is a pass or fail assessment.

MEMBER ONLY COURSES

Following on from the COI course, this one-day presentation skills class will further develop attendeesĂ presentation and classroom management skills. The course explores different learning environments, explains how their audiences learn and develops the practical techniques needed to engage those learners.

COSTS Members

FREE

structured cabling assessor

OVERVIEW The CEDIA Smart Home Infrastructure Recommended Guidelines is extremely useful for homeowners, architects, developers, and AV installers and provides guidance on the cabling infrastructure that’s needed to support today’s digital lifestyles. Available to CEDIA members, the CEDIA Structured Cabling Assessor (CSCA) course will provide attendees with the necessary tools to issue a Smart Home Cabling Certificate.

MEMBER ONLY COURSES

Attendees will learn to assess the cabling installed against CEDIA’s Smart Home Infrastructure Recommended Guidelines as well as the PAS 35491:2017 Design and Installation of Telecommunications and Broadcast Infrastructure within the Home - Code of Practice. You will ensure that the installation has been carried out to the required standard, and upon successful completion attendees will issue a CEDIA certificate of conformity for the home. This qualification will allow the individual to act as an ambassador for their company. Promoting the company’s products and services, and giving the home owner the opportunity to maximise the potential of their new smart home.

COSTS Members

FREE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CEDIA offers a number of ways in which to help students continue their professional development. CEDIA CEU Training Partners offer a wide range of courses that allow CEDIA certified industry members to gain CEU points toward their continuing professional development commitment. Providers range from manufacturers and distributors to professional service companies. We also have training available from third-party companies including THX, HAA and KNX.

Trade Supplier CEU Certified Training Courses When you pass your CEDIA Certification, it is important to maintain your continued professional development within this ever-changing industry. To ensure this happens, we award CEU points for any CEDIA class you attend, as well as any CEDIA-approved training carried out by industry manufacturers, distributors or training partners. CEDIA recognises the contribution of Trade Supplier members to industry training, and is keen to integrate these courses into the CEU points system. In order to maintain your CEDIA Certified status, individuals must attain at least 30 CEU points over a three year period. To see all up-coming CEU training events, visit cediaeducation.com/ceu-events

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CEDIA Tech Forums

Combining education and networking, CEDIA provides one-day regional Tech Forum events for home technology professionals. They include a number of manufacturer product training sessions from CEDIA Trade Suppliers focussing on brand-agnostic solutions to industry problems. The events conclude with a Connect with CEDIA event in the evening, providing attendees with the opportunity to network with peers and CEDIA representatives. The Connect event allows both members and non-members to discuss key developments within the home technology industry, and how new technology will affect their businesses in the future. For upcoming dates and venues, visit www.cedia.co.uk/cedia-events

INTEGRATED SYSTEMS EUROPE

ISE 2018 RAI Convention Centre Amsterdam Netherlands 6-9 February 2018

Integrated Systems Europe is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest AV systems integration show. The four-day event takes place at the RAI Amsterdam in February every year. As the European destination for the international AV and systems integration industry, ISE showcases the latest cutting-edge technology, products and solutions being produced for both channel and end-user professionals. CEDIA provides a jam-packed education programme at ISE every year and is the place to go to if you are looking to increase your knowledge and skills as well as meet other like-minded professionals from the industry. Led by impressive and respected industry thoughtleaders from across the globe, CEDIA training sessions will address a diverse range of technology and business subjects. For more information on ISE, visit www.iseurope.org

CEDIA EXPO

CEDIA EXPO 2018 San Diego Convention Centre San Diego, CA 4-8 September 2018

CEDIA Expo is the only show targeted to bring the home tech industry together. More than 20,000 home tech pros and 500+ exhibitors convene for the leading event in connected technology. Receive concentrated access to new products, breakthrough innovations and targeted training in tech integration. At CEDIA Expo you can get certified, or learn from industry experts and visionaries in the CEDIA booth for CEDIA Talks throughout the show. You can also connect with the key tech influencers in the industry at the numerous offerings during CEDIA Expo. From daytime networking and free educational programming to evening receptions and after-hours parties, CEDIA Expo offers unbeatable ways to connect, network, learn and grow. For more information visit www.cediaexpo.com

KNX BASIC TRAINING 15

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

This 5 DAY course explores all aspects of the principles of the KNX protocol and includes both theoretical learning, and hands-on programming exercises to build the attendees’ understanding of and confidence with the KNX system configuration tool, ETS.

- KNX Project Design ETS Professional: Basic - KNX Project Design ETS Professional: Advanced (only for informative purposes) - KNX Commissioning ETS - KNX Diagnostics & Troubleshooting ETS - KNX System arguments - KNX System overview - KNX TP Topology - KNX TP Telegram - KNX Bus devices - KNX TP Installation - KNX Powerline - KNX RF

The course concludes with an examination to test the knowledge gained which, if passed, will qualify the candidate as a KNX Partner. By the end of the course, attendees will understand the principles of the KNX Communication protocol and how to build, configure, diagnose, and examine a KNX system

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? THIRD PARTY COURSES

The course is for anyone looking to gain a fundamental knowledge of the KNX ecosystem, and aiming to become a certified KNX partner.

COSTS Members

£649 +VAT

Non-Members

£799 +VAT

Imaging Science Foundation 18

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

With the release of the HDMI 2.1 specification, the onset of 4K products and content, and High Dynamic Range functionality; it is essential that you master the skills required to design, integrate, and test the HDMI signal paths needed to bring these features to our TV screens.

- What it takes to get high value (>14Gbps) signals to the display and AVR with hands-on labs using matrices, splitters, fiber optic termination, HDBaseT, and more. - Understanding the video food chain and basic video display setup and ISF calibration, white balance, color gamut, and front panel controls with hands-on labs using meters and generators. - HDR completely demystified, HDR calibration, advanced calibration of HDR displays, sweeps, LUTs and more with hands-on labs. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Those looking to gain a practical knowledge of video reproduction standards. Those looking to learn the latest technological advances in ultra-high definition video.

THIRD PARTY COURSES

Those looking to become ISF certified.

COSTS Please visit cediaeducation.com for pricing details

THX VIDEO CALIBRATION

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

THX Video Calibration training is open to all industry professionals and enthusiasts who want to learn the art of video calibration and become THX certified calibration experts.

- History of TV technology

THX Video Calibration Levels I and II courses include of hands-on laboratory instruction, where candidates will gain an in-depth understanding of video calibration techniques using a variety of video testing and calibration instruments.

- Calibration process

To achieve the title of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;THX Certified Professional Calibratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; candidates are required to successfully finish the course, pass the exam and complete a number of calibrations under the supervision of THX instructors.

- Software and harware choices

- Why we calibrate - Signal path and optimization strategies - Contrast ratios and screen uniformity - Geometry and convergence - Contrast and brightness - Grayscale/White Balance - Colour, tint and colour decoding - Scaling technologies - Sharpness and enhancement controls - 4K video - 3D colour management

THIRD PARTY COURSES

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This is suitable for anyone wanting to become a THX Certified Professional. Experience in custom installation or video is recommended.

COSTS Please visit cediaeducation.com for pricing details

THX-HAA Home theatre training

OVERVIEW

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

THX has joined forces with professional Home Theatre training organisation Home Acoustics Alliance to offer three levels of professional training courses for enthusiasts and experienced AV industry professionals. Courses include theory and hands-on workshops on the essentials of home theatre equipment, technologies, and high-performance acoustic design.

- Home theatre design principles

Students who successfully pass the exit exam will receive THX and HAA Certification and be listed on websites of both companies.

- Room modal analysis

- Room construction and layout - Positioning of speakers, sub-woofers and acoustic treatments - THX and HAA design standards - Audio calibration process - How to use a FFT and RTA analyser - Calibration documentation

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

THIRD PARTY COURSES

This is suitable for anyone wanting to become a THX-HAA Certified. Experience in custom installation or home theatre is recommended.

COSTS Please visit cediaeducation.com for pricing details

Hire the CEDIA training facilty The CEDIA Training facility opened in May 2017, and has since been a fantastic addition to CEDIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education offering. Consisting of a meeting room, a classroom, a practical workshop and a breakout area, the training facility has the ability to hold mulitple training sessions to many delegates. New for 2018, CEDIA members can take advantage of two days hire of the training facility for free. To book the facility, email education@cedia.co.uk

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