Irving, Texas (August 7, 2017) — The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and CEDIA have announced a strategic reciprocal training relationship that will expand the educational opportunities for members of both professional trade associations.
The program will make available ESA’s electronic security and life safety and CEDIA’s audio/video and home automation training programs to best serve the evolving skillset demands of the marketplace.
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Associations Share Expertise to Respond to Industry Demands
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ESA and CEDIA Collaborate to Expand Educational Offerings to Members
Associations Share Expertise to Respond to Industry Demands
Irving, Texas (August 7, 2017) — The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and CEDIA have announced a strategic reciprocal training relationship that will expand the educational opportunities for members of both professional trade associations.
The program will make available ESA’s electronic security and life safety and CEDIA’s audio/video and home automation training programs to best serve the evolving skillset demands of the marketplace.
ESA, the largest trade association representing the electronic security and life safety industry and CEDIA, the authority in home technology, will offer reciprocal training discounts — allowing ESA members and CEDIA members to access training outside of their core business offerings at a 15% discount.
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ESA Members will have access to the following CEDIA courses at a discounted rate:
Cable and Connector Properties
Network Cabling Infrastructure
Wireless Network Technologies
Video Display Technologies for Technicians
Audio Technologies for Technicians
While, CEDIA members will have access to the following ESA National Training School online courses:
Certified Alarm Technician Level I
Advanced Intrusion Systems
Fire Alarm Installation Methods
Understanding Electronic Security Systems
Electronic Access Control
Video Systems Technologies
Life Safety Code
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“We are excited to roll out this reciprocal training program,” says Merlin Guilbeau, ESA Executive Director and CEO. “The program allows us to offer education that expands from our core security and life safety expertise for those members interested in exploring AV, control and more within the connected home channel. CEDIA is an authority in this area and we look forward to working with the association and its members.”
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“There is a natural crossover in the work that CEDIA members and ESA members do, so providing both groups with the educational resources they need to be successful is a natural fit for both of our organizations,” says Dave Pedigo, CEDIA Vice President of Emerging Trends.
For more information on ESA training and to register as a CEDIA member, visit: www.ESAweb.org/CEDIA
For more information on CEDIA training and to register as an ESA member, visit: www.CEDIA.net/ESA
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jillian Bateman
Director of Marketing, ESA
[email protected]
972.807.6834
Olivia Sellke
Sr. Public Relations Manager, CEDIA
[email protected]
317.328.4336
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ABOUT ESA
Established in 1948, ESA is the largest trade association in the United States representing the electronic life safety and security industry. Member companies install, integrate and monitor intrusion and fire detection, video surveillance and electronic access control systems for commercial, residential, industrial and governmental clients. In cooperation with an alliance of chapter associations, ESA provides technical and management training, government advocacy and delivers information, advice, tools, and services that members use to grow their businesses and prosper. Together, ESA member companies employ more than 500,000 industry professionals and serve more than 34 million residential and commercial clients.www.ESAweb.org.
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ABOUT ESA'S NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL
The ESA National Training School (NTS) is the leading provider of classroom training, online courses, and certifications for the evolving electronic security and life safety industry. Because NTS courses are developed by industry professionals with in-depth experience in security integration, courses focus on practical skills and knowledge relevant to the required jobs and tasks in a subject area. As the security integration channel and code specifics evolve, so do NTS courses, reflecting the latest trends and updates. More than 6,300 students completed ESA NTS courses in 2016. www.ESAweb.org/Training.
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ABOUT CEDIA
CEDIA is the international trade association and central touch point for 3,700 member companies who design, manufacture, and install technology for the home. CEDIA is committed to helping members at every level set a pathway to prosperity by offering industry-leading education, training, and certification; delivering market intelligence through proprietary research; providing opportunities to foster community within the channel, and cultivating awareness with industry partners and consumers. CEDIA founded the largest annual residential technology show, now in its 28th year, and co-owns Integrated Systems Europe, the world's largest AV and systems integration exhibition. CEDIA members deliver technology solutions that allow people to have their best moments in life from the comfort of their own home. Life Lived Best at Home. To learn more about CEDIA, visit www.CEDIA.net.
