Certifications:
InfoComm
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Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) holders at all levels of certification have demonstrated audiovisual knowledge and/or skills. Certified individuals adhere to the CTS Code of Ethics and Conduct and maintain their status through continued education. Certification demonstrates commitment to professional growth in the audiovisual industry and is strongly supported by InfoComm. |
Cisco
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The Cisco Preferred Solution Developer is a part of the new AV Integrator Accreditation System that aims to quantify the skillsets of AV professionals. Currently, DES is one of two that hold this distinction in the United States. It helps to promote the art of designing and installing systems and requires continuous improvement on our part. The system identifies companies with organizational processes in place to ensure that customers are satisfied, and it requires that we sign off and take complete ownership of each project. |
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Cisco Select Certified partners have achieved the Cisco SMB Specialization, which focuses on small and medium-sized business customers with fewer than 250 employees. Select Certification reflects a partner’s technology and business expertise specific to the SMB market. |
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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size route and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. CCNA curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. |
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Certified Sales Expert |
Advanced knowledge of the features and benefits of unified communications, mobility, security, data center, routing and switching products, service and support offerings, partner tools and the competitive differentiators and positioning of Cisco solutions. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the CSE Cisco Sales Expert course. |
| SMB Specialization | This certification shows that DES possesses the necessary skills to design and deploy Cisco Small Business solutions with expanded focus on Collaboration and Unified Communications solutions. |
| Advanced Telepresence Authorized Technology Provider | The Cisco Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) Program develops global market opportunities for advanced and emerging technology solutions through qualified Cisco channel partners while ensuring high customer satisfaction. The ATP Program allows Cisco to define the core knowledge and skills required to deploy an advanced or emerging technology. |
| Cisco Authorized Digital Media System Partner | The Cisco Authorized Digital Media System Partner Program is designed for partners with a successful network design and deployment practice who can rapidly adopt new Cisco technologies, and develop new business practices. Qualified partners have proven success selling and supporting Digital Media Systems, and a business focus on digital media and video solutions. |
| Cisco Express Foundation Specialist | For companies that demonstrate fundamental understanding of the IP networks, routing and switching concepts, and the basic steps required to incorporate wireless and security technologies in the IP Network. The Cisco Express Foundation Design Specialist can effectively assess customer needs, as well as design and sell converged network solutions. |
Crestron
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DM certified Engineers demonstrate proficiency in system setup, diagnostics, testing and reporting. Only a DMC-E is equipped to fully execute and support a DM project. Written into the specification, only dealers with a DMC-E on staff will be qualified to bid on projects designed using the HD-DTDS. |
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A DM Certified Designer understands the fundamental differences between analog and digital systems and the unique design considerations needed to ensure reliable operation. Consultants are widely adopting the HD-DTDS specification and earning DMC-D certification. |
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A Crestron certified programmer holds the highest respect in the industry, due to the rigorous training, extensive experience, and stringent testing required before achieving "Crestron Certified" status. In order to help Crestron certified programmers stay up-to-date, each year CTI offers exclusive and specialized "Masters Classes" that are invitation-only to Crestron certified programmers. |
Bicsi
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BICSI RCDDs provide end users with a level of assurance and confidence. Established in 1984, RCDDs demonstrate knowledge in the design, integration and implementation of information technology systems (ITS) and related infrastructure components. |
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ITS Technician ITS Installer 1 |
The goal of BICSI's ITS Cabling Installation Program is to produce highly competent cabling installers in a minimal amount of time and at a reasonable cost. Upon completion of training, program participants should be able to conduct site surveys, pull wire/cable, and terminate and test copper and optical fiber cable to the highest level of specification. The program offers core skills training, registration examinations, and structured on-the-job training to meet the diverse needs of the telecommunications cabling industry. |
NICET
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The Fire Alarm Systems certification program was designed for engineering technicians working in the fire alarm industry who engage in a combination of the following fire alarm systems activities: system layout (plan preparation), system equipment selection, system installation, system acceptance testing, system trouble-shooting, system servicing, and system sales. Technical areas covered include applicable codes and standards, types of signaling systems, supervision requirements, types of fire and smoke detectors, building occupancy considerations, basic electricity and electronics, and physical science fundamentals. |
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