UK Training

Mon, Sep 29, 2025 - Wed, Oct 1, 2025

Mon, Oct 20, 2025 - Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Day 1 – Introduction to Home Cinema Design

Instructor: Geoff Meads

Home Cinema and media room technology are among the most commonly requested systems for new smart home installations. Integrating audio, video and control systems together into a home cinema environment, is a common task for smart home designers and installers. This course will provide attendees the essential skills required to install a standards compliant home cinema or media room. The workshop style of this course means every student will learn in a hands-on manner. The day includes the building of a modest home cinema including typical audio and video components. Once the basic home cinema is complete each student will try their hand configuring the basic audio setup of a typical AV Receiver and go on to basic video calibration of the display using test materials.

The topics covered in this course include:

• The role of the AV receiver in a home cinema room
• Configuring common sources of AV content
• Video display technologies and setup
• Speaker system technologies and setup
• Basic audio and video calibration
• HD Video distribution methods
• The home cinema environment

 At the end of this course, attendees will be able to:

• List the basic components of a home cinema system
• Explain the role of each home cinema system component
• Setup a home cinema from common components
• Calibrate the video picture and sound for initial viewing
• Discuss three HD video distribution methods

Day 2 & 3 – Home Cinema Design Workshop

Instructor: Geoff Meads

This two-day workshop will introduce and explore the formal skills required to design dedicated home cinemas and media rooms. Using engineering calculations, the course teaches the use of world-recognised standards and recommended practices. Starting with assessing client needs and progressing on to real-world design, students will cover the engineering principles involved in high-performance design. Included in the learning provided by this course is the science and calculations required to create a complete design. Attendees will study the theory of cinema in detail, and undertake a design exercise for both audio, video, and other associated factors including data, heat, and lighting. On the following day, students will take part in an interactive workshop to design a cinema from a real client brief including a peer-reviewed design assessment.

This workshop is ideal for:

• Smart Home technicians adding Home Cinema & Media room to their service offering.
• Home cinema professionals and designers looking to formalise home cinema and design knowledge.
• Experienced smart home technicians moving into a designer role.
• CEDIA Awards entrants needing to understand documentation requirements.
• CEDIA Outreach Instructors looking to deliver the “Designing Home Cinema and Media Rooms” CPD.

Key skills you will learn:

• Client needs assessment.
• Following home cinema design recommended practice.
• Audio & video performance calculations.
• Understanding equipment specifications.
• Recognising and eliminating performance problems at the design stage.
• Producing formal design documentation.

Day 4 – Home Cinema Control

Instructor: Simon Buddle

Creating an amazing and immersive cinema experience requires not only skills in setting up audio and video equipment, but also knowing how to control the AV equipment and the room. With the touch of a single button, the room can be transformed into a fantastic entertainment space. This one-day course aims to teach students the fundamentals of cinema control. From simple macros and infrared for audio visual to the more complex control of lighting, blinds, screens and projector lifts. Control systems are expensive and complex. This course is for those just beginning their control systems journey and wish to expand their skills to enable their business to offer a more.

Key skills covered in this course:

• AV system control
• Cinema lighting
• Motorisation for screens, projectors
• Environmental considerations

Course Fees

Member Pricing

• 4-day Home Cinema Design Package (Member) - £679 + VAT
• Day 1 - Introduction to Home Cinema (Member) - £199 + VAT
• Day 2 & 3 - Home Cinema Design Workshop (Member) - £349 + VAT
• Day 4 - Home Cinema Control (Member) - £199 + VAT

Non-Member Pricing

• 4-day Home Cinema Design Package (Non-Member) - £229 + VAT
• Day 1 - Introduction to Home Cinema (Non-Member) - £299 + VAT
• Day 2 & 3 - Home Cinema Design Workshop (Non-Member) - £499 + VAT
• Day 4 - Home Cinema Control (Non-Member) - £299 + VAT

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. For any questions on attending this course, please reach out to Emma McMylor - emcmylor@cedia.org / 01480 585614.

Mon, Nov 3, 2025 - Wed, Nov 5, 2025

Course Overview

Lighting control installation can be a profitable area for residential integrators. However, systems should be designed, installed and documented correctly for long-term reliability. Lighting technology has advanced a great deal in recent years. It is now a highly complex field.

This 3-day course starts by exploring lamp types, their characteristics and capabilities. A strong emphasis is placed upon the science behind the 'art' of lighting. Other subjects covered include colour temperature, power law, series vs. parallel wiring, voltage drop and cabling sizing. All technical discussions reference the BS7671 electrical standards.

Following on from the lighting fundamentals covered on the first day, day 2 provides a more in-depth understanding of the subject. It focuses on the practical application of lighting control in the residential market.

Day 3 looks at lighting control documentation and panel building for a competent person. This day will provide you with the skills to build lighting control panels and produce documentation that can be used onsite to install and verify lighting controls.

If your business is looking at lighting as a new service, then this package is the ideal introduction to this interesting and profitable sector.

This three-day course is a great way to get a complete understanding of how lighting fits into a connected home.

This Training is ideal for:

• Senior technicians looking to move into a designer role.
• Existing designers that are new to lighting control.
• Individuals working towards the CEDIA IST and ESC-D certifications

Outcomes of the Course:

The CEDIA Lighting Design & Control training covers lamp types, their characteristics, and capabilities, emphasising the science behind lighting. With in-depth information on DALI, DMX, RGBW, colour temperature, power laws, wiring methods, voltage drop, and cabling sizing, all in accordance with BS7671 electrical standards, participants can expect to leave the course with a deep understanding of lighting fundamentals and practical applications in the residential market. 

After completing the training, participants will be able to identify and implement complex lighting control solutions, adhere to lighting control system regulations, and understand energy and eco considerations. These skills can be applied to enhance residential lighting projects, ensuring long-term reliability and profitability. 

Day 1 - Lighting Foundation Module

The first day of this course covers the fundamentals of lighting design. By the end of the day, you will:

• Understand different lamp types
• Identify the different transformer and ballast types
• Provide fundamental science needed for lighting control system design
• Understand different dimming control methods

Day 2 – Lighting Advanced Module

The second day of the lighting design training will focus on residential lighting control. By the end of the day, you will: 

• Understand the lighting control system regulations
• Identify, solve and implement complex lighting control solutions
• Explore ancillary devices and their wiring requirements
• Understand the energy and eco considerations

Day 3 – Lighting Panel Design & Build Module

The third day of the lighting design training will focus on residential lighting documentation and panel design. By the end of the day, you will:

• Understand the lighting control system documentation,
• Provide fundamental skills for panel building and design,
• Identify, solve and Testing requirements and electrical tests
• Understand installation considerations

Instructor Bio – Simon Buddle

Simon works as a consultant and trainer across the globe. With a strong focus on low voltage services design, KNX, BMS and Part L compliance for both M&E consultants and residential clients alike Simon provides design services to the industry. Simon also works as a lead instructor for CEDIA EMEA.

Simon moved into the hi-fi industry via Grahams HiFi in north London. He has spent thirty-six years in the custom install business, starting as an Installation Engineer and moving to Installation Manager at the world-renowned hi-fi specialists, Linn Product. Simon spent seventeen years at one of London’s leading design consultancy as a systems designer, programmer, and Technical Director.

Course Fees

Member Pricing

• 3-day Smart Home Lighting Package (Member) - £499 + VAT
• Individual Days (Member) - £199 + VAT

Non-Member Pricing

• 3-day Smart Home Lighting Package (Non-Member) - £799 + VAT
• Individual Days (Non-Member) - £299 + VAT

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. For any questions on attending this course, please reach out to Emma McMylor - emcmylor@cedia.org / 01480 585614.

Mon, Nov 17, 2025 - Wed, Nov 19, 2025

Course Overview

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.

This hybrid course will include 6 self-paced online modules, which will cover the theoretical elements of the Basic KNX Course:

• KNX system arguments
• KNX system overview
• TP installation
• TP topology
• Bus devices
• RF

 These self-paced training modules will cover how to design the KNX Topology to ensure reliable systems, the history of KNX, installation of the system, and how KNX bus devices operate.

The online training is followed by a 3 day on-site practical course which covers how to use ETS to program KNX using lighting and shading examples, how to run diagnostics with ETS, and finishes with the Theory and Practical Certification exams.

Please note that the online modules must be completed prior to attending the in-person training. Upon successful completion of both theory and practical certification exams, you will be registered as a KNX Certified Partner.

What you will need:

You will need to bring a laptop with at least 2 USB ports running Windows OS with you to the training (please note that the ETS software currently does not support MacOS). See the followings links to the hardware and software requirements.

What's included?

• All course materials

• Access to the KNX Basic Training online course in CEDIA Online Learning
• Lunch and refreshments each day
• Registration for the KNX Theory and Practical examinations

Course Fees

• Member - £749 + VAT
• Non-Member - £899 + VAT

Mon, Nov 24, 2025 - Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Course Overview

During the 3-day course students will learn the fundamentals of project management focused on the CI Industry. How to successfully deliver a project to a happy customer.  They will gain valuable insight into the whole package of documents that are required to deliver a successful project both from others and internally created project documents.

The final day focuses on sub-systems integration, the ability to add more technical systems to the whole project to give the customer a seamless solution in the ELV services environment. During the individual courses CEDIA’s certified subject matter experts will share a vast amount of technical knowledge and will be on hand to support students through their learning. Across the three days, attendees will take part in numerous hands-on activities, designed to deliver a good feel for the on-the-job tasks typically undertaken by senior technicians.

 Day 1 – Project Management

Project Management is the application of processes, methods, knowledge, skills and experience to achieve the project objectives.

During this 1-day course, delivered by a CEDIA certified subject matter expert, you will discover the essential skills that every project manager should have in the field of custom smart home installation. You will learn about the time, cost, and quality restraints on a project, within the context of the smart home technology industry, and explore the key principles of project management.

This course is ideal for:

• Senior technicians in the business
• Individuals involved in the design and management of a project
• Technicians or Designers preparing for CEDIA’s ESC-D certification
• IST certified individuals looking to upskill

Day 2 – Design Documentation

From felt tipped pens to change orders, method statements and risk assessments, the designers’ toolkit is essential to any project. Without it, no project will ever reach a successful conclusion.  

The course is designed to give you a better understanding of project documentation, with a CEDIA certified subject matter expert on hand to teach you how to prepare and design your own. 

During this 1-day course, you will be exploring and explaining the documents that make up a successful project, from architectural plans, schematics, wiring schedules, change order forms and specifications to final client sign off. You will also learn how to prepare, draw and write your own documents, and you’ll learn how to read and understand documents issued by others during the project process. 

Along with detailed drawing and documentation packs, the course will also examine power requirements, heat output for racks and spatial considerations amongst others.

This course is ideal for:

• Senior technicians in the business. 
• Individuals involved in the design and management of a project. 
• Technicians or Project Managers preparing for CEDIA’s ESC-D certification. 
• IST certified individuals looking to upskill.

Day 3 – Sub Systems Integration

Systems integration is seen by many as the jewel in the crown of the Home Technology Professional. Understanding each system's components, communications and demarcation points will enable the attendees to design, install and program jobs successfully to practical completion.

The day will consist of design fundamentals by sub-system, communications protocols, third-party integration, and best practice policies. Smart home and IoT devices, connectivity, and integration will be explored.

Topics covered include:

• Individual sub-systems
• User interface design
• Intersystem communications protocols
• The principles of third-party integration
• Smart Home IoT devices
• Motorisation elements
• System commissioning

Instructor Bio – Simon Buddle

Simon works as a consultant and trainer across the globe. With a strong focus on low voltage services design, KNX, BMS and Part L compliance for both M&E consultants and residential clients alike Simon provides design services to the industry. Simon also works as a lead instructor for CEDIA EMEA.

Simon moved into the hi-fi industry via Grahams HiFi in north London. He has spent thirty-six years in the custom install business, starting as an Installation Engineer and moving to Installation Manager at the world-renowned hi-fi specialists, Linn Product. Simon spent seventeen years at one of London’s leading design consultancy as a systems designer, programmer, and Technical Director.

Course Fees

Member Pricing

• 3-day Smart Home Project Design Package (Member) - £499 + VAT
• Individual Days (Member) - £199 + VAT

Non-Member Pricing

• 3-day Smart Home Project Design Package (Non-Member) - £799 + VAT
• Individual Days (Non-Member) - £299 + VAT

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. For any questions on attending this course, please reach out to Emma McMylor - emcmylor@cedia.org / 01480 585614.