Transcript SCTE Certification Tutorial Great Lakes Chapter – Chapter

SCTE Certification Tutorial
Updated
January 21, 2010
Presentation Goals
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Overview SCTE Certification
Highlight Certification Program Enhancements
Answer the question "why certify?"
Getting Started in SCTE Certification
– Prepare
– Getting Certified
– Staying Certified
• Benefits
• Promoting Certification
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Premises
Distribution
Transport
TelecomCenter
Broadband Premises
(BPI, BPT, BPE)
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Technology, Systems,
Requirements
Premises Devices
Installation
Troubleshooting and
Maintenance
Standards
Safety
These Certifications include 3 Lines of Business:
Video – Voice – Data
Broadband Premises Installer (BPI) and Technician (BPT)
Broadband Premises Expert (BPE)
Broadband Distribution
Specialist (BDS)
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System Architectures
Distribution Components
Signal Types
Troubleshooting and
Maintenance
• Construction
• Safety
Broadband Transport
Specialist (BTS)
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• Fiber Optic Theory
• Optical Transport
Systems
• Link Performance
• Troubleshooting and
Maintenance
• Alternative Transport
Systems
Broadband TelecomCenter
Specialist (BTCS)
• Facilities
• Baseband Signals
• Digital Telephony over
Cable
• RF/Photonic Signals
• Tests and
Measurements
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Broadband Premises Installer (BPI)
Broadband Premises Technician (BPT)
Broadband Premises Expert (BPE)
Broadband Distribution
Specialist (BDS)
Broadband Transport
Specialist (BTS)
BCT/E Certification (will be retired)
Broadband Telecomm
Center Specialist (BTCS)
Engineering Professional
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
Certification Platform
OLD Platform
Current Platform
 Two-Step Process: Enroll; take  One-Step Process: Take the
the exam
exam
 Two Fees: Enrollment fee;
 One Fee: Exam fee
testing fee
 Multiple Logins: Login to SCTE;
 One Login: Login to SCTE
login to exam site
 48-Hour Wait: Enroll; take exam
48 hours later
 Internet Speed: Take exam
immediately
 One Value: All certifications have
the same value and price
 Tiered Value: Exams requiring
advanced technical knowledge
have different value and price
Questions?
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
Getting Started
• Preparing to Certify
• Getting Certified
• Staying Certified
Preparing to Certify
• Study Guides – Exam Topics
• Books, Manuals, and
Personalized Prep Guides
• Jones/NCTI Courses
• Corporate Universities
• SCTE Bookstore
• Study Groups
• Individual Mentors
What About Jones/NCTI?
• Jones/NCTI
– Helps prepare individuals for certification
• SCTE Certification Programs
– Industry-recognized
– Criteria are established by industry members
– Recertification component
Getting Certified
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Online
50 question multiple-choice exams
Immediate feedback
Fee per exam
Example Exam Page (next slide)
Tiered Pricing
Pricing Exam
Member Rate
Non-Member Rate
BPI
$ 45
$ 75
BPT
$ 45
$ 75
BPE
$ 45
$ 75
BPS
$ 45
$ 75
BDS
$ 45
$ 75
BTS
$ 50
$ 80
BTCS
$ 60
$100
BCT
$ 60
$100
BCE
$ 80
$120
DVEP
$125
$165
IPEP
$ 125
$ 165
Recertification
$ 25
$ 50
Staying Certified
• Certification Valid for Three Years
• To Maintain Certification Status:
– Retake exam
– Earn Recertifications Units (RUs)
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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 and the Engineering Professional
exams: 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/certifi
cations/certifications_page.htm
Learn From other Chapters!
Incentive / Scholarship Programs
• Rocky Mountain Chapter
http://chapters.scte.org/rockymtn/RMCScholarsh
ip.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???
The Value of SCTE:
Professional Development
New & Improved Benefits:
•SCTE Live Learning
•Tech Tips
•Implication Papers
• Virtual Classroom
• On Demand Courses
• Topic examples:
• CCNA
• Channel Bonding in DOCSIS® 3.0
• IPv6
• Member Discounts Apply on
all SCTE Pd Programs
The Value of SCTE
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Over 13,000 members throughout North America
40 year history of technical leadership
Increase your Technical Proficiency
Take advantage of SCTE membership!
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Certifications
Grants and Scholarships
SCTE Cable College @ RIT
InfoScope®
SCTE Professional Development
SCTE Penn-Ohio Chapter