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Computing Technology Industry Association and Consumer Electronics Association to Offer New Certification for Home Technology Integrators

Posted on: Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 12:00 CST

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) and the Consumer Electronic Association (CEA) announced today they are collaborating on a new professional certification for individuals working in the growing field of home technology integration.

The CEA-CompTIA Digital Home Technology Integrator+ certification (CEA-CompTIA DHTI+) is a new credential that will cover all aspects of the connected home, focusing on the personal computer as the controlling hub.

"The worlds of consumer electronics and information technology are converging in the connected home of the 21st century," said John Venator, president and chief executive officer, CompTIA. "Technicians must have skills in both worlds to provide the product installation, integration, service, and support that consumers need to fully enjoy a connected home lifestyle. CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ certification is a significant step forward in making this a reality."

The new certification will map to specific job roles and skills in home technology integration, such as:

System infrastructure and integration, including user interfaces and control processors; network setup and support; and internet access and protocol.

Digital home entertainment and distribution, including digital rights management and IP; media center PCs and entertainment PCs.

Digital home control of telecommunications, lighting, energy management, and security

The certification is targeted at the home technology system installers and integrators who install, service and maintain digital home products. CompTIA recommends that individuals have 18-24 months experience in the some area of home integration technology.

CEA and CompTIA are working collaboratively to bring the certification to market and promote its use within the home technology integration industry. CompTIA is responsible for developing, managing and maintaining the certification.

About CompTIA

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) represents the business interests of the information technology (IT) industry. For 24 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000 member organizations in more than 100 countries worldwide. CompTIA initiatives extend to areas such as convergence technologies, electronic commerce, information security, IT services, public policy, skills development, and software. CompTIA helps organizations maximize the benefits they receive from their investments in technology; and assists IT workers to obtain the skills they need for productive careers in technology. For more information, please visit: www.comptia.org.

About CEA

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,100 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $125 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.

Source: Business Wire

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