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 recognizes 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 expertize 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.

Residential Networking Specialist (RNS) Certification

Demonstrate mastery of design, installation, and configuration of the home network.

Registration is now open for RNS Beta Exam! Be among the first to earn the new version of this certification during the September 1 – October 6 beta testing period. The BETA Exam is discounted to $50.

Become RNS Certified

Residential Networking Specialist (RNS) Certification

At the heart of every great smart home integration project is a robust, reliable, and secure network. While every integrator should possess basic networking knowledge, the demands of today’s home networks increasingly require technicians to have a deeper knowledge of networking concepts and an advanced skill set. 

Integrators with this level of expertise can design, install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain high performance systems in a residential environment. They have a working knowledge of the OSI model and can select and configure equipment to support residential projects of various sizes and complexity. They understand the nuances of environmental factors on wireless networks and can implement a range of advanced configuration techniques such as VLANS, QoS, and remote access to meet performance and security requirements. 

The CEDIA RNS certification is designed to help technicians stand out and be recognized for their competence in this crucial knowledge domain. For individuals, certification is a way to advance their career and increase earnings potential. For integration companies, having employees with specialized certifications is a way to enhance credibility trust and confidence with clients and industry partners.  

"By getting certified, I'm able to bring proficiency and also help in establishing the credibility of my company. CEDIA have helped us to become one of the most reputable Indian integration companies."

Bhavesh Doshi, CIT, IST, ESC-N

Founder, Entelechy Systems, India

Want to get started on your path to RNS certification?

Resources 

Start by reviewing the exam blueprint to assess your familiarity with the content. Some individuals may feel ready to take the test right away and others may want to pursue additional learning. Below are resources to consider:

Practice Test 

The practice test provides examples of the types of questions on the exam. These sample questions are different from the actual test questions and do not necessarily predict performance.

Taking the RNS Exam 

After purchasing the exam you will receive an email from CEDIA which includes instructions, a voucher and link to the Webassessor portal where you will schedule your exam time and date. There are two options to choose from:

  1. Remote Online Proctoring – Take the exam from the convenience of your own home or business. Click here to learn more about this option.
  2. Local Kryterion Test Center – There are 1,000+ global test centers and you can browse to locate one near you.

Cost

  • BETA Exam (September 1 – October 6) US$50 / £39 / AU$75

  • CEDIA Member Exam Fee: US$200 / £170 / AU$300

  • Regular Exam Fee: US$300 / £250 / AU$450

  • Retest Fee: US$125 / £100 / AU$185

Please contact CEDIA for emerging market prices.

Emerging Market Prices

Advance your career with CEDIA RNS certification

Advance your career with CEDIA Residential Networking Specialist certification, the industry-recognized standard for home technology professionals. Demonstrate your expertise in designing and installing reliable, high-performance networks that meet the demands of today's connected homes. With this certification, you'll enhance your skills, increase your earning potential, and gain a competitive edge in the market. Join the ranks of top professionals in the industry and take your career to the next level.

Get RNS Certified