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You Need to Own the Network to Own the Home

By 2015, 25 billion internet-connected devices will exist.* Virtually every component in the subsystems is becoming network enabled. For your business to survive and thrive in the industry, you must master the design, installation, and sale of the network in the homes of your clients. This type of training takes time and you need to learn it from someone who knows what they’re talking about.  So what can you do about it? Attend CEDIA EXPO of course where the Networking and IP courses have been expanded and enhanced to prepare you to own the network like a champ.

The Newbie – Does the idea of installing a home network cause beads of sweat to spontaneously appear on your brow? Then you’re for sure a newbie. Start at the beginning with the entry level courses like EST233 Networking for Technicians and EST243 IP for Technicians. These hands on courses will set you up with the basics you need to know to begin to own the network.
The Intermediate – So you’ve networked and have a solid base of knowledge about the network but you’re not quite advanced yet, take a look at the next level of courses in the networking hierarchy: EST253 Wireless Network Technologies and ESD341 Designing Ethernet Networks.  These courses will help you understand physical network design and configuration both wired, troubleshooting techniques and more.

The Seasoned Pro – You and the network are old friends huh? You’ve been through the designing and troubleshooting  and you’re ready to tackle the advanced stuff  CEDIA has created three brand new courses for those of you ready for the next level: EST353 Advanced Wireless Networking, EST423 Remote System Access; Methods, Security, and Best Practices, and EST443 Tailoring Network Performance with VLANS and QoS.

Not sure where you stand when it comes to mastering the network? No problem! Visit www.mycourse.cediacrosspoint.com to assess where your skills are.  You may even be ready take on the CEDIA Residential Networking Specialist Credential.

*source: http://blogs.cisco.com/news/devices-devices-everywhere-infographic

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