CEDIA Canada 

The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) is an international trade association of companies that specialize in planning and installing electronic systems for the home. These systems include home networking, home automation and communication systems, media rooms, single or multi-room entertainment systems, and integrated whole-house subsystems providing lighting control, security, and HVAC systems.

CEDIA provides top-ranked educational conferences, industry professional training, and certification focused on the installation and integration of residential electronic systems that consumers use to enhance their lifestyles.

CEDIA Canada Calendar of Education Events

CEDIA in Canada Events

CEDIA EST Basic Residential Boot Camp

CEDIA’s Electronic Systems Technician Basic Residential Boot Camp is a three-day session including classroom instruction and “hands-on” training in a lab that emulates residential new construction and retrofit installation. The CEDIA Canada Boot Camp session has passed. Please review US Boot Camp dates at www.cedia.org/bootcamp.

CEDIA University @ ADI

ADI events in Canada will consist of two days of CEDIA education and training. Day 1: Instructors will present CEDIA core curriculum courses to help attendees gain new and relevant skills, while attaining continuing education units (CEUs).  Day 2: Attendees will be able to take CEDIA EST II Certification exam.  Prior to taking the written certification exam at any of these events, attendees must pass the online pre-test assessment.

Download complete course descriptions, fees and schedule for all Canada ADI/CEDIA education, here.

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CEDIA ROI "Train the Trainer" Class

Upcoming CEDIA ROI "Train the Trainer" Dates

CEDIA University On the Road @ CANASA

CEDIA will be offering education at the 2010 CANASA show in Toronto, October 20-21.  Details are being finalized and will be posted when they become available.  Click here to register now.

Course Line Up

Day 1-October 20, 2010

9:00-12pm
ESD111 Distributed Audio Systems Overview-$125 members / $175 non-members
CEU Value: 3
The purpose of this course is to provide individuals new to the industry with an overview of distributed audio used in residential applications.This course outlines the basic principles and terminology associated with distributed audio. It also covers its typical uses, and methods of providing distributed audio, and common design goals and control considerations. At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
• Define basic distributed audio terms
• Describe distributed audio principles
• List the various methods used in distributed audio

12:30-2:00

EST228 Introduction to Central Vacuum Systems-$79 member / $99 non-member
CEU Value: 1.5
The purpose of this course is to provide participants with an overview of residential central vacuum systems. Many electronic systems contractors are now offering this popular, easy to install, product category to add to their bottom line. This course will discuss fundamental central vacuum system features, components, design, and installation practices. At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
• Explain what a central vacuum system is and how it works
• Identify the components and features of a typical system
• Design and lay out a basic residential system per accepted industry
   standards
• Apply fundamental installation techniques, using the appropriate tools
   and materials


Day 2-October 21, 2010

9:00-12:00
ESD131 Fundamentals of Home Theatre Design-$125 member / $175 non-member
CEU Value: 3
The purpose of this course is to educate industry personnel on the basic terms, elements, and requirements of home theater design. This course examines the added value an experienced designer can bring to a project. It also covers all of the typical components in a theater system, and introduces participants to such design challenges as viewing distance, image size, and room acoustics.At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
• Describe the technology used in custom home theaters
• Identify the goals of a properly designed theater system
• Describe the differences between a dedicated theater and a less formal
  media room
• Discuss the impact of other subsystems such as HVAC and lighting
• Identify typical acoustical challenges and their solutions

2:00-3:30

ESD223 Introduction to Lighting and Lighting Control-$79 member / $99 non-member

CEU Value: 1.5
The purpose of this course is to educate participants in the general knowledge of the elements of a lighting installation in order to achieve the basic skills needed prior to configuring a lighting control system. This course instructs participants on load types, luminaries, measured versus perceived lighting, light dimming, and integrating lighting components in order to achieve the desired effect, physical layers for electrical supply, and lighting control. At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
• Identify load types including incandescent, fluorescent, induction, high
   intensity discharge (HID), and light emitting diodes (LED)
• Classify luminaries by source, mounting, construction, application, and
   photometric characteristics
• Explain basic lighting control configuration, including the understanding
   of the electrical and control physical layers
• Explain how components should be put together to get them to work
• Describe the difference between switching, dimming, and dimming
   Perception
• Describe the basic components of distributed audio
• Discuss control options

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