MEMBERShip 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 training, 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 organisation.
CEDIA Show Connect with industry leaders and experts at the CEDIA trade show, the premier showcase of the most visionary thinking, innovations, and resources in the home technology market. Plus, keep your edge with up-to-date training 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 TRAIN 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 a quickly evolving industry.
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.
Training Vouchers 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.
New Hire Training Track Give new hires comprehensive training to supplement their on-the-job experience with nearly a dozen eCourses that cover the broad scope of the residential technology industry.
CEDIA Certifications CEDIA’s four certification credentials allow industry professionals 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.
Tech Forums Gain valuable product knowledge and grow your network at the CEDIA Tech Forums, a series of regional product training and networking sessions offered free to members.
CEU Accreditation Manufacturer members can get their training accredited by CEDIA, as an industry stamp of quality, as well as members being able to earn CEU points for attending.
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 12,000 consumers from across the globe visit our finder service each month.
Awards Receive recognition within the industry and beyond by showcasing your best work in the annual members-only CEDIA Awards program, which recognises the industry’s top products and projects.
Sponsorship Opportunities CEDIA are able to provide a multitude of sponsorship opportunities for trade suppliers to get in front of dealers and integrators. From Tech Forums and international events to Awards and CEDIA Commmunicates magazine, there is a wealth of opportunity.
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 CPD 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.
Templates and Publications 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.
Standards and Recommended Practices Browse in-depth guides on topics such as home theater video design, smart grid devices, and design documentation symbols.
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.
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.
The CEDIA Designer Enter your design information into the interactive web tool and the software will design a technically perfect home cinema or media room. Members get a free license for the entry level of the software.
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.
Workforce Development CEDIA recognises 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.
Industry Relations CEDIA maintains and develops partnerships with organisations in an array of key fields, including architecture, homebuilding, interior design, and real estate, to communicate the benefits of professionally installed home technologies.
CEDIA.org CEDIA’s global consumer-facing website CEDIA.org generates consumer awareness of the industry, inspires homeowners, and reinforces the importance of working with a qualified home technology professional.
TRADE SUPPLIER
INDUSTRY RELATED PROFESSIONAL
HOME TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL
CEDIA Member Benefits Checklist
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COMMUNITY CEDIA Groups
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Online Community
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CEDIA Show: Discount on Exhibit Space CEDIA Show: Free Floor Entrance
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ISE Show: Discount on Exhibit Space
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ISE Show: Free Floor Entrance
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Member Directory
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Educational Programs: Discount on In-person and Online Training
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CEDIA Certifications: Discount on Tests and Prep
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Business Xchange: Discount on Registration
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New Hire Training Track: Special Pricing
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Tech Forums: Free Access
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Training Vouchers
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TRAINING
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MARKETING TOOLS Finder Service: Free Listing
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CEDIA Awards
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Member Logo Usage
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CEDIA Outreach Instructor Training: Free Participation
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Life Lived Best at Home Video Usage
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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BUSINESS RESOURCES The CEDIA Designer
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Career Centre
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Templates and Publications: Discounted or Free Access
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Standards and Recommended Practices: Discounted or Free Access
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Technology Council
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ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH
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Descriptions Home Technology Professional: Any company substantially engaged in the design and/or installation of home technology or custom electronics systems. Trade Supplier: Any business entity that supplies equipment, goods, parts or services to HTPs. Industry Related Professional: Professionals that provide services to the home technology or custom electronics industries.
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: Unit 2, Phoenix Park, St Neots Cambridgeshire, PE19 8EP, UK +44 1480 213 744 8475 Nightfall Lane Fishers, Indiana, 46037, USA +1 800 669 5329 join@cedia.org www.cedia.net
Unit 2, Phoenix Park, St Neots Cambridgeshire, PE19 8EP, UK +44 1480 213 744 8475 Nightfall Lane Fishers, Indiana, 46037, USA +1 800 669 5329 join@cedia.org www.cedia.net