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SCTE Certification Tutorial. Revised: June 4, 2009. Presentation Goals. Overview SCTE Certification Highlight Certification Program Enhancements Answer the question "why certify?" Suddenlink Case Study Getting Started in SCTE Certification Prepare Getting Certified Staying Certified
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SCTE Certification Tutorial Revised: June 4, 2009
Presentation Goals • Overview SCTE Certification • Highlight Certification Program Enhancements • Answer the question "why certify?" • Suddenlink Case Study • Getting Started in SCTE Certification • Prepare • Getting Certified • Staying Certified • Benefits • Promoting Certification
HFC Network Segments Hub Hub Hub Premises Distribution Transport TelecomCenter
Broadband Premises Specialist (BPS) (REVISED) • Technology, Systems, Requirements • Premises Devices • Installation • Troubleshooting and Maintenance • Standards • Safety The revised BPS Certifications include 3 Lines of Business:Video – Voice – Data Broadband Premises Installer (BPI) and Technician (BPT) Broadband Premises Expert (BPE)
Broadband Distribution Specialist (BDS) • System Architectures • Distribution Components • Signal Types • Troubleshooting and Maintenance • Construction • Safety
Hub Hub Hub Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS) • Fiber Optic Theory • Optical Transport Systems • Link Performance • Troubleshooting and Maintenance • Alternative Transport Systems
Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist (BTCS) • Baseband Signals • Signal Reception • Channel Equipment • Tests and Measurements • Facilities Endorsements:VideoVoiceData • Under Revision…Fold in Endorsements
HFC Network Segments Hub Hub Hub Broadband Premises Installer (BPI) Broadband Premises Technician (BPT) Broadband Premises Expert (BPE) Broadband Distribution Specialist (BDS) Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS) Broadband Telecomm Center Specialist (BTCS) • BCT/E Certification (will be retired)
BCT/E • BCT/E certifications will retire 12/31/10 • BCT/E designation will continue to be recognized! • If certified, no action required (Renew, as usual) • Options for those in progress: • Complete • Convert BCT (see www.scte.org for details) • Consider taking other SCTE certifications
Engineering Professional DVEE (Expert) DVEP IPEE (Expert) IPEP NTEP (Working Title) VoEP (Working Title)
Engineering Professional DVEE (Expert) DVEP IPEE (Expert) IPEP NTEP (Working Title) VoEP (Working Title)
Why Certify? SCTE Certification Benefits… • Individuals • Our industry • Operators
Why Certify? What SCTE certification does for an individual • Professional certification demonstrates solid knowledge • Demonstrates drive, self-discipline, professionalism • Career advancement • Consistency - transportable
Why Certify? What SCTE certification does for our industry • SCTE certifications raise the bar on technical knowledge • Certification provides a competitive advantage • Certification inspires the confidence of your customers
Why Certify? What SCTE certification does for Operators • Used in conjunction with career path, improves performance • Lowers service call rates • Reduces repeat calls • Reduces customer churn • Case study - Suddenlink
Getting Started • Preparing to Certify • Getting Certified • Staying Certified
Preparing to Certify • Study Guides – Exam Topics • Books, Manuals, andPersonalized Prep Guides • Jones/NCTI Courses • Corporate Universities • SCTE Bookstore • Study Groups • Individual Mentors
What About Jones/NCTI? • Jones/NCTI: Official Training Partner • Helps prepare individuals for certification • SCTE Certification Programs • Industry-recognized • Criteria are established by industry members • Recertification component
What About Jones/NCTI? • Jones/NCTI = College classes and training • SCTE = “The Bar Exam”
Getting Certified • Online • 50 question multiple-choice exams • (DVEP currently 100 questions) • Immediate feedback • Fee per exam • Example Exam Page (next slide)
Tiered Pricing Effective Date: June 2, 2008
Staying Certified • Certification Valid for Three Years • To Maintain Certification Status: • Retake exam • Earn Recertifications Units (RUs) • SCTE membership • Company-sponsored training • Seminars • Speaking or presenting • Other activities
Staying Certified, continued • Recertification Window • Apply 6 months before or 12 months after expiration date • Failure to apply within time period will result in loss of current certification status • RUs needed (total within 3 years) • Specialist & BCT: need total 12 RUs • BCE: need total 21 RUs
Staying Certified, continued • Complete SCTE Recertification Form • Form on www.scte.org • Use “Recertification Unit” Table as a Guide • Document Your RUs • Keep track of all your RUs! • Record your events on “Members Only Homepage – Submit Certification Units (RUs)”
Special Certification Status • Emeritus Certification Status • Continuously certification 21 years • SCTE Retired Certification Status • Retired SCTE Member
How do we promote? • Whether supporting SCTE or company certifications, continue to prepare candidates: • Partner with local operators and contractors • Provide mentoring and study groups • Maintain the “link” to SCTE certification • Provide technical training prep sessions • Encourage chapter members to certify
Learn From other Chapters! Incentive / Scholarship Programs • Southern California Chapter: http://telecomlawfirm.com/scte/challenge.php • Central California Chapter: http://home.comcast.net/~centralcalscte/certifications/certifications_page.htm
Learn From other Chapters! Incentive / Scholarship Programs • Rocky Mountain Chapter http://chapters.scte.org/rockymtn/RMCScholarship.htm • Gateway Chapter • http://www.gatewayscte.org/certification.html Study Groups – Red Rocks Chapter
Chapter Leader’s Role Communication - Share the News! • Certification News: • Go to www.scte.org > Certification > Certification News • Questions???