Included are relevant courses for residential CI specialists and newcomers to the industry from electrical contracting, security and other backgrounds.

The guide details the new CEDIA education structure for its EST (Installer) certification programme. The Electronic Systems Technician (EST) initiative is a set of training courses designed to educate technicians of all levels in the sector about the need to know topics of the custom installation industry. The new structure has allowed CEDIA to introduce a new basic certificate, Technician EST1 Boot Camp, as well as bridge the gap to the highest level of EST certification, Technical School and EST2 certification.

The guide then explores CEDIA certification for both installers and designers with the full curriculum for EST2 and EST3 – Advanced Installer, and Designer Level 1 included. It finishes with a look at the trade supplier courses currently CEU accredited that are available for CEDIA certified individuals.

“CEDIA has offered education to its members and those wanting an insight to the custom installation industry ever since the Association began” explains CEDIA’s director of professional development Peter Aylett. “This easy-to-read guide looks at the career paths available through CEDIA, gives an overview of CEDIA certification and CEUs (continuing education units) as well as describing the key courses. Whether new to the industry or just looking to further knowledge in a speciality area, the guide helps you plot your path in the residential CI industry”.

At the heart of CEDIA is its commitment to education and training and its determination to continually raise standards in the residential custom installation industry. CEDIA Education offers a structured curriculum delivered by experienced industry experts. CEDIA’s certification program is recognised throughout the industry, promoting to consumers that companies with CEDIA certified employees offer uncompromising quality and expertise. The vast majority of training takes place at CEDIA’s dedicated training centre in St Neots, Cambridgeshire.