Government Affairs

Our mission is to influence public policy to protect CEDIA members, the electronics industry and consumers.

Workforce Development

The future of smart home technology depends not only on the technology, but on the people who are desigining and installing it. 

Standards & Best Practices

CEDIA is committed to producing ANSI accredited standards and best practices that ensure professionalism in the industry. 

Design & Build Outreach

Learn to engage with the design and build community, providing them accredited education on Smart Home Technology topics.

Market Intelligence

Improve your business through knowledge of the latest trends statistics in the smart home industry.

Events Calendar

Search the CEDIA Calendar to locate all the up and coming events, training, including boot camps, workshops and more. 

Tech + Business Summits

Introducing the new and improved CEDIA Tech + Business Summits—the latest in innovative new technology and world-class, business- and tech-centric education to help you achieve your goals.

CEDIA Expo

CEDIA Expo brings together home tech pros and exhibitors to the leading global event for smart home technology. 

Integrated Systems Europe

ISE showcases the world's leading technology innovators and solutions providers of four days of inspiring conferences. 

Smart Home Awards

CEDIA's Smart Home Awards programs recognises the top projects, products and individuals in the smart home technology industry. 

CEDIA Academy

The CEDIA Academy is the leading online learning portal for all your home technology integration learning.

In-Person Training

Elevate your expertise in smart home technology with our in-person training sessions. Gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge.

Certification

CEDIA Certification is a set of credentials that reflect defined areas of knowledge in the Smart Home Technology industry. Certifications are held by the individual; you earn the certification, and you carry it with you as you continue your career.

White Papers

CEDIA white papers dive deep into applications, recommendations, and advice on a wide range of topics: from software and hardware to best practices, standards, and formats.

Tech + Business Summits

The CEDIA Tech + Business Summits are one-day events showcasing upcoming technology and future trends in the smart home industry.

Design & Build Outreach Program

Learn to engage with the design and build community, providing them accredited education on Smart Home Technology topics.

Course Dates Access Portal

Design Build Outreach Course

The Design Build course prepares you to present continuing education courses to designers, architects, and builders in your local area: Available to CEDIA members only and who hold a valid company membership.

This program creates new business opportunities, allowing you to deliver technology education with the ability to provide CEU/CPD credits for several national and international design and build industry associations.

The course is then broken down into the following modules.

Part A: Self-Paced Virtual Training

  1. Develop skills in preparing effective presentations tailored to specific audiences.
  2. Learn techniques to motivate participants and foster an engaging learning environment.
  3. Understand how to achieve alignment with architects, interior designers, and builders by identifying and addressing their unique interests.
  4. Gain insights into tailoring outreach strategies to suit the diverse interests of different professional audiences.
  5. Explore methods for creating an impactful presentation that resonates with varied professional groups.

Part B: Instructor-Led Virtual Training

  1. Acquire strategies for effectively targeting architects, interior designers, and builders.
  2. Explore various audience engagement strategies, including the identification of key networking events.
  3. Learn how to leverage social media platforms to reach and engage target audiences effectively.
  4. Develop a comprehensive follow-up plan to maintain and build professional relationships post-engagement.
  5. Understand and differentiate between the profiles of architects, interior designers, and builders to tailor communication and outreach effectively.
  6. Utilise the CEDIA Design Build Outreach business plan to enhance targeting and engagement strategies.

Please Note: This training requires completion of Part A prior to taking Part B. You must complete both parts to become a CEDIA Smart Home Continuing Education Provider. You will gain access to CEDIA Continuing Education courses that are accredited by various global trade bodies, including, but not limited to AIA, RIBA, BIID, ASID.

“The Design Build Program has been extremely beneficial for me and SAV Digital Environments. It has expanded our ability to educate industry partners and clients on the value of integrated home technologies, while enhancing our credibility and positioning us as thought leaders. The program has not only deepened our relationships with architects and designers, but also fueled new business opportunities.”

Scott Abel

SAV Digital Environments

Upcoming Design Build Program Courses