For
Immediate Release
June 3,
2004
Media
Contacts:
Jamie Antcliff
CEDIA
317-328-4336
jantcliff@cedia.org
CEDIA
Unveils Designer Exam at 2004 Canadian Exposition
Indianapolis, Ind. – The Custom Electronic
Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) announced today that the
Canadian version of the Designer Certification will be available for
the first time in Canada at the 2004 Canadian Exposition from June
27-28. The Exposition will be held at the Coast Plaza Hotel and Conference
Centre in Calgary, Alberta.
The Canada Designer Certification exam is designed specifically
for professionals in Canada and tests knowledge in design documentation,
project design and management, as well as project needs analysis. The
exam will be held on Monday, June 28, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In addition to Designer Certification, professionals
will have the opportunity to take Installer I and Installer II certification
examinations during the Canadian Exposition. These programs are also
tailored specifically for the Canadian marketplace and cover guidelines
and regulations for the low-voltage residential electronics industry,
including building codes, CEC, Health Canada, Communications Canada
and TIA Communications Standards.
The Designer and Installer certification programs are
part of CEDIA’s Professional Certification (CPC) program and
enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals in the field of custom
electronics design and installation. The CPC seal of approval identifies
certified designers and installers as the most highly respected and
experienced in the industry. Installer I and Installer II certification
has been available in Canada for the past several years. Currently,
more than 200 Canadian professionals have received Installer I and
Installer II certification.
“These certification programs are important for
our members and consumers. As the custom electronics industry continues
to grow, it’s equally important that certified technicians are
available to provide the best service and support to consumers,” said
CEDIA’s Executive Director, Billilynne Keller. “Our market
share in Canada continues to grow and our ability to offer certification
opportunities for our Canadian members is increasing in importance.”
CEDIA is a global trade association of companies that
specialize in designing and installing electronic systems for the home.
The association was founded in September 1989 and has approximately
3,100 member companies worldwide. CEDIA members are established and
insured businesses with bona fide qualifications and experience in
this specialized field. CEDIA is a not-for-profit organization based
in Indianapolis, Ind. For more information on CEDIA, visit the association’s
web site at www.cedia.org or
call 1-800-669-5329.
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