So far, over 200 have completed the program and nearly 600 are currently enrolled and are actively completing modules.

“We’re really proud that Chief can provide such a benefit to our customers. We’ve had such an overwhelming positive response, we’re already planning on adding more modules,” says Chief instructional design manager Doug Bauernschmidt.

The Certified Partner Program offers free interactive product and installation training to improve customers’ business results, differentiate their business and improve overall mount product knowledge. Customers completing the course receive exclusive benefits from Chief as well as earn InfoComm CTS RUs and CEDIA CEUs.

With over 3500 development hours invested, the program features over 13 hours of content and 46 videos featuring Chief products and installation solutions divided into two tracks – one for those who install or deal with technical aspects, and one for dealers or sales people focusing on configuring solutions or selling products. Each track is focused on their specific needs and walks them through scenarios in common applications, such as home theatres, classrooms, hotel lobbies and corporate offices.

Participants in the program should expect to complete an entire track in approximately three to six hours. Many modules take 30 minutes or less to complete so users can come back as often as they need to until the entire track is completed.

“Putting together the Certified Partner Program with our customers has been extremely beneficial,” saysChief marketing director Laurie Englert. “They not only helped to define the framework of the program, but their input has helped us customise each and every module to ensure we are zeroing in on what they need to know to make their installs faster, their specifying easier and overall improve their business results.”

To register for the program, visit CEDIA booth 1436 or go online to www.certification.chiefmfg.com. Registrants must be Chief customers to enroll.

To become a Chief Dealer or Distributor, visit www.chiefmfg.com/dealer

Others who are interested in taking the courses may contact Chief for login information.