CEDIA University Resource Guide

Resources

Recommended for Participants In:

CEDIA University Courseware

With each course that you register for, you will receive a free downloadable participant guide. If you would like to add to your library, you may purchase a perfect-bound participant guide at the CEDIA Marketplace online or onsite at CEDIA EXPO.

CEDIA Certification

CEDIA currently offers four certification exams for electronic systems designers and technicians. Visit www.cedia.org/certification for more information.

• CEDIA Electronic Systems Designer
• ESPA Certified-EST®, CEDIA Electronic Systems Technician II, and CEDIA Electronic Systems Technician III (Advanced EST)

CEDIA Crosspoint

CEDIA Crosspoint is a member’s line of communication with other CEDIA members and manufacturers. Crosspoint has a significant amount of vetted, qualified information specific to the electronic systems contractor industry. Visit www.cediacrosspoint.com today!

Electronic Systems Technical Reference Manual

This manual is an in-house reference guide and preparation tool for CEDIA Certification exams. Pick up your copy at the CEDIA Marketplace online.

CEDIA Management Conference

CEDIA’s annual conference for business owners and senior-level managers is an intensive four-day event focusing on the business strategies of a company. Visit www.cedia.org/mc for the latest details on the 2011 conference.

Guerrilla Marketing & Public Relations Brochure

This in-depth marketing tool kit provides member companies who are looking to build structure into their marketing and public relations efforts new ideas and strategies. It contains key terms to help business owners navigate the marketing landscape, as well as unconventional ideas for targeting new leads. Available only to CEDIA members, this brochure can be downloaded here.

CEDIA Technology Council White Papers

• CEA/CEDIA CEB 22: Home Theater Recommended Practices: Audio Design. This document covers the ins and outs of designing a high performance home theater audio system, including sound treatment, sound isolation, and bass management.
• CEA/CEDIA CEB 23: Home Theater Recommended Practices: Video Design. This recommended practices document describes the best practices for designing video in a high-performance home theater. Items covered include calculating proper screen size, optimizing room layout and environment, and contrasting ratios and black levels.
• Dimming Screw-In Compact Fluorescent Lamps – Residential Applications. The Dimming Screw-in Compact Lamps is an explanation of the differences between incandescent and screw-in compact fluorescent lamps, the pros and cons to using siCFLs and the best practices to one has to dim a siCFL.

Power Hour Webinar Series

CEDIA is offering an in-depth learning experience through the all-new Power Hour Webinar Series. This series delivers hot topics that affect electronic systems contractor businesses. CEDIA Technology Council, CEDIA University e-Learning, Survival of the Fittest, and Industry Outreach teams have joined forces to provide you relevant and timely information on emerging trends, new revenue streams and technical education that will identify business opportunities as well as allow ESCs to gain valuable skills, knowledge, and continuing education units.
Visit www.cedia.org/powerhour for the available webinars each month!

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) Fourth Edition

The PMBOK offers a set of processes, generally recognized as good practice, which delivers results across industries and organizations. This is one of the leading tools of the project management profession and contains fundamental, baseline practices that drive business results. Visit www.pmi.org for more details.