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

The CEDIA Outreach Instructor (COI) program enables members to provide continuing education to their local industry partners. 

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 Summits

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

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. 

Awards

CEDIA's 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.

Instructor-Led Training

Further your Smart Home Technology integration skills and knowledge with CEDIA instructor led-training

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.

Education | Certification

Designer Specialist (ESC-D) Certification

Selecting products, creating schematics and drawings, forming budgets, and developing programming. These are just some of the everyday tasks of an electronic systems designer.

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Designer Specialist (ESC-D) Certification

Resources

This list is for information purposes and not designed to be comprehensive. The ESC-D exam includes scenario-based questions which require the candidate to apply their knowledge and experience to select the best option. 

ESC-D Practice Test

The 55-question practice test provides examples of the types of questions on the exam. Upon completion the test taker will see the results and receive an emailed score report. The practice is not designed to be comprehensive.

  • Option 1: ESC-D Practice Test – Designed to simulate a test environment. Correct answers are not shown, and candidates receive a score report at the end which shows performance by domain. 
  • Option 2: ESC-D Practice Test – Correct answers are shown after each question is answered. The final results include a report that shows performance by domain.

ESC-D Certification Exam

Computer-based exams are available at testing centers around the world. Visit Kryterion Global Testing Solutions  to confirm a location near you.

Once you register for the exam you will receive an email from CEDIA within two business days with a voucher and link to the Webassessor portal to schedule your exam time and location. You have 90 days to take the exam from the date you register with CEDIA.

Cost

CEDIA Member Exam Fee: $200 USD / £170

Regular Exam Fee: $300 USD / £250

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