CEDIA to Host Advanced Networking & Systems Integration Boot Camp
INDIANAPOLIS — The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) has developed a five-day Advanced Networking & Systems Integration Boot Camp. This comprehensive training will provide the advanced skills necessary for home technology professionals to keep up with the evolution of the connected home and the Internet, according to the association.
The camp’s advanced networking component will cover VLAN and QoS, IP communication, wireless network design, and residential networking security for wireless and VPN applications. At the conclusion of the training, attendees will have the option of sitting for the Residential Networking Specialist exam. This credential is an important identifier for industry professionals who have proven mastery of the home network and is the only credential of its kind, according to the association.
The second advanced topic covered is systems integration control. Attendees will learn how to install, configure, and program multiple residential electronic subsystems into a unified home automation platform. Subsystems include A/V, HVAC, lighting, closed circuit cameras, shades, doorbells and more, all using a mobile device as the system controller.
“Systems integration and control have continued to be an area of growth for our industry. Systems integration has grown from 12% of gross revenue in 2007 to 15% in 2011, according to our annual Benchmarking survey. Coupling this training with need-to-know home networking skills is a natural fit,” says Steven Rissi, EST II, CEDIA technical training manager. “Training on these topics is essential for all technology professionals working in the home. CEDIA is the only source offering training of this scope and depth.”
The first installment of the boot camp will be held July 22-26, followed by a second session Nov. 11-15. Additionally, CEDIA will launch online networking courses this summer to help home technology professionals fulfill foundational networking training and prepare them for more advanced topics covered in the advanced boot camp.
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