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CEDIA Extends Profesional Certification Programme (29/3/2005)

As part of its continuing installer education and training strategy, CEDIA (the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) has announced that seven new manufacturer courses have been registered as part of its Professional Certification Programme.

The extended Professional Certification Programme now features six new courses from AMX, covering "Control Systems", "GUI Design For Touch Panels", "AMX Programmer II", "AMX Programmer III", "Introduction to Control", and an "Introduction to AMX Control System Design ". Also new to the Certification Programme is a course from ARCAM entitled "Delivering The Ultimate Performance". Like all CEDIA training courses, each of these new manufacturer courses offers certified members the appropriate number of CEU's (Continuing Education Units).

By establishing clear, objective standards for the required skills and knowledge of electronics system designers and installers, the CEDIA Professional Certification Programme delivers a range of benefits to individuals, consumers, and manufacturers. It establishes identifiable career paths and promotes the development of a future workforce that can assure the continued growth of the custom electronics industry.

CEDIA's intent is to advance the custom electronics industry through the development and maintenance of a valid, credible and reliable certification system based upon a sound structure and quality standards. Industry needs will be met by establishing benchmarks for knowledge, performance, and professionalism.

For further information about CEDIA's Professional Certification Programme, eligible courses and CEU's, contact CEDIA's Educational Facilitator, Michael Eden at michael@cedia.co.uk.

www.cedia.co.uk