CEDIA supports residential smart home technology professionals with resources, education, industry connections, and opportunities to grow their knowledge and businesses.
For a limited time, eligible HTI members can receive a voucher for a CEDIA certification exam when they renew by December 11. New members can join CEDIA, get the rest of 2026 free, and receive a certification exam voucher.
Explore the offer that applies to you and take the next step toward demonstrating your professional knowledge and skills.
As an HTI member, you have an opportunity to build on your CEDIA membership and demonstrate your professional expertise.
Renew your membership on or before December 11, 2026, and receive a voucher for one CEDIA certification exam. Eligible vouchers will be issued on December 11, 2026, and must be used by January 31, 2027.
Looking for ways to strengthen your business, expand your expertise, and connect with the residential technology industry? Join during the promotional period and get the rest of 2026 free, plus a voucher for one CEDIA certification exam.
As a CEDIA member, you can access resources, education, professional connections, and opportunities to support your business and professional growth.
Certification is an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in the residential technology industry. But you may be more prepared than you think.
Start with a pre-test or practice exam to assess your knowledge and identify areas where you may want to improve.
You do not need to complete CEDIA education before taking a CEDIA certification exam. If you identify areas where you’d like to strengthen your skills, CEDIA education and learning resources are available to help you prepare.
Whether you’re ready to take an exam now or want to build your knowledge first, you can choose the path that works best for you.
Note: practice tests are not fully comprehensive, and no questions will appear on the official exam.
CEDIA certification offers a way to demonstrate your professional knowledge and skills in the residential technology industry. Pursuing certification can help you:
Whether you’re taking your first step toward certification or looking for a new professional milestone, CEDIA provides opportunities to support your growth.
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HTI members who renew their CEDIA membership on or before December 11, 2026, are eligible to receive a voucher for one CEDIA certification exam, subject to the program’s final terms.
Eligible vouchers are scheduled to be issued on December 11, 2026. Instructions for receiving and redeeming the voucher will be provided.
Certification vouchers must be used by January 31, 2027.
Eligible new members who join during the promotional period will receive a welcome pack and a voucher for one CEDIA certification exam. With your membership also being covered for the remainder of 2026 and through December, 2027.
You must sign up for membership by December 11.
New-member vouchers must be used by December 31, 2026. You may request a one-month extension through January 31, 2027, subject to the program’s extension process.
No. Education is not required before taking a CEDIA certification exam. You can use a pre-test or practice exam to assess your readiness. CEDIA education resources are available if you want to strengthen your skills before testing.
Pre-tests are available for anyone at any time.
IST Practice Test Option 1 (no answers) / IST Practice Test Option 2 (with answers)
RNS Practice Test Option 1 (no answers) / RNS Practice Test Option 2 (with answers)
ESC-D Practice Test Option 1 (no answers) / ESC-D Practice Test Option 2 (with answers)
Note: practice tests are not fully comprehensive, and no questions will appear on the official exam.
The offer provides a voucher for one certification exam. Training, additional fees, or other costs should not be assumed to be included. Refer to the final program terms for details.
Follow the instructions provided for your offer and complete any required voucher request process. Eligible participants will receive information about the next steps.
Whether you’re renewing your HTI membership or joining CEDIA for the first time, this is an opportunity to invest in your professional development and demonstrate your expertise.
Choose the offer that applies to you and get started today.
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