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.

In-Person Smart Home Training - the no.1 global training provider for smart home installation

In-Person Smart Home Training Benefits

Learn New Skills

Focus your efforts and sharpen your skills with the wealth of resources available to you as a CEDIA member. Members have access to online learning resources including white papers, videos, and discounted self-paced classes. Discover something you didn't know before! 

Recognition & Credibility

Use our education resources to prepare for CEDIA Certification, then get your credential. Our certifications are accredited to global standards: use your certifications to demonstrate your knowledge and competency to partners and customers alike.

Advance Your Career

CEDIA's certifications define the capabilities and performance areas for smart home integrators, enabling you to identify your strengths and areas to develop, maximise your potential, and become a better home technology integrator.

CEDIA Education and Training

CEDIA’s world-class training opportunities across the US, UK, and India provide unique opportunities to hone your skills in the professional smart home industry. Here, you’ll gain hands-on experience that simulates real, on-the-job settings to prepare you for situations you’ll encounter in the field. With dedicated support from an industry expert, you’ll work and learn alongside your peers, just as you would your own team. Our courses are equipped with the most cutting-edge technology, and instructors are trained on the latest installation techniques. CEDIA prides itself on providing the highest-quality education in the field, so you can feel confident that any time you spent away from a jobsite was well worth the investment. 

Education Textbook
CIT
Cabling & Infrastructure Technician (CIT) Textbook

This book covers the essential tools, equipment, principles, and best practices to successfully install, terminate, and test the infrastructure required to support integrated technology systems.

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Education Textbook
IST
Integrated Systems Technician (IST) Textbook

This book covers the tasks and responsibilities of an Integrated Systems Technician (IST). This book covers essential methods regarding the pre-wire (First Fix) and trim-out (Second Fix) phases of projects.

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Education Textbook
Advanced
Advanced Residential Electronic Systems Textbook

This textbook serves as a valuable resource for all industry professionals, especially those pursuing CEDIA’s higher certifications (ESC-D, RNS). Combined with the CIT book, it provides a truly complete overview of the industry. 

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CEDIA Events Calendar

Our Upcoming Events

Mon, Oct 21, 2024 - Fri, Oct 25, 2024

Smart Home Technician Further Skills - October 2024

Tue, Oct 29, 2024

Rack Building - Fishers, Indiana

This one-day hands-on course provides a structural methodology for rack building, from planning to future servicing. Incorporating best practices, this class stresses the importance of wiring choices and standardization that can be applied to projects of all sizes. Attendees can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the different types of racks and how to overcome issues with equipment placement, wiring, connectivity, and rack-building activities as a whole.

In-Person Training

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 - Tue, Oct 29, 2024

Rack Building - October 29

Mon, Nov 4, 2024 - Wed, Nov 6, 2024

CEDIA Residential Bootcamp - Indiana - November 2024

Thu, Nov 7, 2024 - Sat, Nov 9, 2024

CEDIA Home Cinema Bootcamp - Indiana - November 2024

Mon, Nov 11, 2024 - Mon, Nov 11, 2024

Project Management - St Neots, UK

This course focuses solely on project management, exploring the time, cost, and quality triangle within the context of the smart home technology industry. Ideal for individuals who are new to project management, this course will enable attendees to understand and explore the key principles of project management.

In-Person Training

Mon, Nov 11, 2024 - Mon, Nov 11, 2024

Project Management - November 2024

Tue, Nov 12, 2024

Design Documentation - St Neots, UK

From felt tipped pens to 3D modelling documentation, the designers’ toolkit is essential to any project. Without it, no project will ever reach a successful conclusion. This course will explore and explain the documents that make up a successful project from architectural plans, schematics, wiring schedules, change order forms and specifications to final client sign off.

In-Person Training

Tue, Nov 12, 2024 - Tue, Nov 12, 2024

Design Documentation - November 2024

Mon, Nov 18, 2024 - Wed, Nov 20, 2024

KNX Basic Course - St Neots, UK

The benefits of automating a building are far reaching, from saving energy, ease of control, and improving the health and well-being of the occupants. The KNX Standard provides a unique platform to integrators to provide a modular and scalable solution that works in all types of buildings.

Hybrid

Tue, Nov 26, 2024 - Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Networking Specialist School - St Neots, UK

This education pathway provides a strong foundation for technicians interested in advancing their professional knowledge through a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of networking.

In-Person Training

Fri, Nov 29, 2024 - Fri, Nov 29, 2024

Designing Ethernet and Wireless Networks - St Neots, UK

This course explores modern network topology including traffic flow, infrastructure planning, connectivity options and planned redundancy. During the session, students will be work in groups to develop a robust network that will be stable for an initial and developing list of connected host devices. Wired and wireless connectivity will be included as well as host devices from the AV, computing and mobile world.

In-Person Training

Wed, Dec 4, 2024 - Fri, Dec 6, 2024

CEDIA Advanced Networking Bootcamp - December 2024