Did you know that C-Tech offers Continuing education credits from BICSI and continuing education units from CEDIA?
In addition to receiving an Industry Recognized Certification, students who successfully complete a C-Tech course will also be issued Continuing Education Credits from BICSI and Continuing Education Units CEDIA. BICSI is the worldwide association for cabling design and installation professionals. CEDIA is the international trade association representing every facet of the ever-evolving technology market. Students can utilize these CECs and CEUs to transform a job into a complete career pathway.
CEDIA
CEDIA is an International Group of many types of companies that design, promote and provide technology to the connected Smart Home. They provide training through member companies and also provide their own certifications related to integrated residential technologies.
They provide both foundational and advanced training designed for those working in the industry. Our Programs support the 20 CEU requirement that certified graduates need to maintain certification.
C-Tech Programs and CEU’s
| Program Name | Course Number | CEU Value |
| Introduction to Home Entertainment Audio/Visual Systems | 652 | 8 |
| Introduction to Network Cabling Copper-Based Systems | 653 | 12 |
| Introduction to Network Cabling Fiber Optic-Based Systems | 654 | 8 |
| Ground/Bonding and Copper Connectivity Systems | 655 | 5 |
| Introduction to Telephone Systems and VoIP | 656 | 12 |
| Introduction to Energy Management Systems | 657 | 12 |
| Introduction to Telecommunications | 658 | 12 |
| Exploring Information Technology | 659 | 20 |
When students apply for CEDIA CEUs with our certifications. Student can report their attendance here.
A person who has one of the three advanced CEDIA certifications (ESC-T, ESC-N, ESC-D) is required to obtain at least 30 CEUs within 3 years and up to 20 of these can come from non-CEDIA training.
The ESC-T Certification is for individuals who are well versed in all rough-in and trim-out tasks as well as retrofit installation, component installation and troubleshooting
The ESC-D Certification is for an individual who communicates with clients as well as design and installation professionals. Versed in integrated residential systems, including alarm, telephone, data, audio, video, home theater, HVAC, and lighting control.
The ESC-N Certification is for an individual who has mastery of designing, installing and configuring a network in the home
BICSI
BICSI is an industry credentialing body that consists of many telecommunications companies and manufactures. C-Tech programs are aligned to BICSI learning objectives among other objectives including industry standards and common core. BICSI Credential Programs include a variety of programs and each requires periodic continuing education requirements. In addition, our graduates (copper and fiber) are prepared to start as a level 1 installer and begin installation careers.
BICSI Credentials
Level 1 Installer
No time on the job requirement, pass the BICSI level 1 test. Graduates of both our copper and fiber program are prepared to take and pass this examination.
Level 2 Installer
Three years on the job as a Level 1 installer, pass the level 2 exam and 15 BICSI CECs
BICSI Technician
Seven years as a level 2 installer passes the technician exam and 18 BICSI CECs during the three-year credential period.
Our programs also provide CECs for more advanced BICSI credentials.
RCDD Registered Communications Distribution Designer
RTPM Registered Telecommunication Project Manager
DCDC Data Center Design Consultant
C-Tech Programs and CEC’s
| Program Name | CEC Value |
| Introduction to Telecommunications | 30 |
| Introduction to Network Cabling Copper-Based Systems | 29 |
| Introduction to Network Cabling Fiber Optic-Based Systems | 21 |
| Introduction to Home Entertainment Audio/Video Systems | 17 |
| Introduction to Telephone and VoIP Systems | 29 |
| Introduction to Energy Management Systems | 37 |
| ASI Grounding/Bonding and Copper Connectivity | 13 |
| C-TEx Exploring Information Technology | 26 |
Search C-Tech and the CECs are provided for each of our programs here.