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SCTE Certification TutorialSCTE Certification Tutorial
UpdatedUpdated
January 21, 2010January 21, 2010
Presentation GoalsPresentation Goals
• Overview SCTE CertificationOverview SCTE Certification• Highlight Certification Program EnhancementsHighlight Certification Program Enhancements• Answer the question "why certify?"Answer the question "why certify?"• Getting Started in SCTE CertificationGetting Started in SCTE Certification
– Prepare– Getting Certified– Staying Certified
• BenefitsBenefits• Promoting CertificationPromoting Certification
HFC Network SegmentsHFC Network Segments
Hub
HubHub
PremisesPremises DistributionDistribution TransportTransport TelecomCenterTelecomCenter
Broadband PremisesBroadband Premises(BPI, BPT, BPE)(BPI, BPT, BPE)
• Technology, Systems, Technology, Systems, RequirementsRequirements
• Premises DevicesPremises Devices
• InstallationInstallation
• Troubleshooting and MaintenanceTroubleshooting and Maintenance
• StandardsStandards
• SafetySafety
These Certifications include 3 Lines of Business:These Certifications include 3 Lines of Business:Video – Voice – DataVideo – Voice – Data
Broadband Premises Installer (BPI) and Technician (BPT)Broadband Premises Installer (BPI) and Technician (BPT)Broadband Premises Expert (BPE)Broadband Premises Expert (BPE)
Broadband Distribution Broadband Distribution Specialist (BDS)Specialist (BDS)
• System ArchitecturesSystem Architectures• Distribution ComponentsDistribution Components• Signal TypesSignal Types• Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting and
MaintenanceMaintenance• ConstructionConstruction• SafetySafety
Broadband Transport Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS)Specialist (BTS)
• Fiber Optic TheoryFiber Optic Theory• Optical Transport Optical Transport
SystemsSystems• Link PerformanceLink Performance• Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting and
MaintenanceMaintenance• Alternative Transport Alternative Transport
SystemsSystems
Hub
Hub
Hub
Broadband TelecomCenter Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist (BTCSSpecialist (BTCS))
• FacilitiesFacilities• Baseband SignalsBaseband Signals• Digital Telephony over Digital Telephony over
CableCable• RF/Photonic SignalsRF/Photonic Signals• Tests and Tests and
MeasurementsMeasurements
HFC Network SegmentsHFC Network SegmentsHub
HubHub
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 Certification (will be retired)
Engineering ProfessionalEngineering Professional
BCT/EBCT/E
• BCT/E certifications will retire 12/31/10BCT/E certifications will retire 12/31/10
• BCT/E designation will continue to be BCT/E designation will continue to be recognized!recognized!
• If certified, no action required (Renew, as usual)If certified, no action required (Renew, as usual)
• Options for those in progress:Options for those in progress:– CompleteComplete– Convert BCT (see www.scte.org for details)Convert BCT (see www.scte.org for details)– Consider taking other SCTE certificationsConsider taking other SCTE certifications
Certification PlatformCertification PlatformOLD Platform Current Platform
Two-Step Process: Enroll; take the exam
One-Step Process: Take the exam
Two Fees: Enrollment fee; testing fee
One Fee: Exam fee
Multiple Logins: Login to SCTE; login to exam site
One Login: Login to SCTE
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?Questions?
Why Certify?Why Certify?
SCTE Certification Benefits…SCTE Certification Benefits…• IndividualsIndividuals
• Our industryOur industry
• OperatorsOperators
Why Certify?Why Certify?What SCTE certification does for an What SCTE certification does for an
individualindividual
• Professional certification demonstrates Professional certification demonstrates solid knowledgesolid knowledge
• Demonstrates drive, self-discipline, Demonstrates drive, self-discipline, professionalismprofessionalism
• Career advancementCareer advancement
• Consistency - transportableConsistency - transportable
Why Certify?Why Certify?What SCTE certification does for our What SCTE certification does for our
industryindustry
• SCTE certifications raise the bar on SCTE certifications raise the bar on technical knowledgetechnical knowledge
• Certification provides a competitive Certification provides a competitive advantageadvantage
• Certification inspires the confidence of Certification inspires the confidence of your customersyour customers
Why Certify?Why Certify?What SCTE certification does for What SCTE certification does for
OperatorsOperators
• Used in conjunction with career path, Used in conjunction with career path, improves performanceimproves performance– Lowers service call rates– Reduces repeat calls
• Reduces customer churnReduces customer churn
Getting StartedGetting Started
• Preparing to CertifyPreparing to Certify
• Getting CertifiedGetting Certified
• Staying CertifiedStaying Certified
Preparing to CertifyPreparing to Certify
• Study Guides – Exam TopicsStudy Guides – Exam Topics
• Books, Manuals, andBooks, Manuals, andPersonalized Prep GuidesPersonalized Prep Guides
• Jones/NCTI CoursesJones/NCTI Courses
• Corporate UniversitiesCorporate Universities
• SCTE BookstoreSCTE Bookstore
• Study GroupsStudy Groups
• Individual MentorsIndividual Mentors
What About Jones/NCTI? What About Jones/NCTI?
• Jones/NCTIJones/NCTI– Helps prepare individuals for certificationHelps prepare individuals for certification
• SCTE Certification ProgramsSCTE Certification Programs– Industry-recognized– Criteria are established by industry members– Recertification component
Getting CertifiedGetting Certified
• OnlineOnline
• 50 question multiple-choice exams50 question multiple-choice exams
• Immediate feedbackImmediate feedback
• Fee per examFee per exam
• Example Exam Page (next slide)Example Exam Page (next slide)
Tiered PricingTiered PricingPricing 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 CertifiedStaying Certified
• Certification Valid for Three YearsCertification Valid for Three Years
• To Maintain Certification Status:To Maintain Certification Status:– Retake exam– Earn Recertifications Units (RUs)
• SCTE membership• Company-sponsored training• Seminars• Speaking or presenting• Other activities
Staying CertifiedStaying Certified, continued, continued
• Recertification WindowRecertification 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)RUs needed (total within 3 years)– Specialist & BCT: need total 12 RUs– BCE and the Engineering Professional
exams: need total 21 RUs
Staying CertifiedStaying Certified, continued, continued
• Complete SCTE Recertification FormComplete SCTE Recertification Form– Form on www.scte.org– Use “Recertification Unit” Table as a Guide
• Document Your RUsDocument Your RUs– Keep track of all your RUs!– Record your events on “Members Only
Homepage – Submit Certification Units (RUs)”
Special Certification StatusSpecial Certification Status
• Emeritus Certification StatusEmeritus Certification Status– Continuously certification 21 years
• SCTE Retired Certification StatusSCTE Retired Certification Status– Retired SCTE Member
How do we promote? How do we promote? • Whether supporting SCTE or company Whether supporting SCTE or company
certifications, continue to prepare certifications, continue to prepare candidates:candidates:– Partner with local operators and contractorsPartner with local operators and contractors– Provide mentoring and study groupsProvide mentoring and study groups– Maintain the “link” to SCTE certificationMaintain the “link” to SCTE certification– Provide technical training prep sessionsProvide technical training prep sessions– Encourage chapter members to certifyEncourage chapter members to certify
Learn From other Chapters! Learn From other Chapters!
Incentive / Scholarship ProgramsIncentive / Scholarship Programs• Southern California Chapter:Southern California Chapter:
http://telecomlawfirm.com/scte/challenge.php
• Central California Chapter:Central California Chapter:
http://home.comcast.net/~centralcalscte/certifications/certifications_page.htm
Learn From other Chapters! Learn From other Chapters!
Incentive / Scholarship ProgramsIncentive / Scholarship Programs• Rocky Mountain Chapter Rocky Mountain Chapter
http://chapters.scte.org/rockymtn/RMCScholarship.htm
• Gateway ChapterGateway Chapter• http://www.gatewayscte.org/certification.html
Study Groups – Red Rocks ChapterStudy Groups – Red Rocks Chapter
Chapter Leader’s RoleChapter Leader’s Role
Communication - Share the News! Communication - Share the News! • Certification News:Certification News:
– Go to www.scte.org > Certification > Go to www.scte.org > Certification > Certification NewsCertification News
• Questions???Questions???
The Value of SCTE: The Value of SCTE: Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development
• Virtual ClassroomVirtual Classroom• On Demand Courses
• Topic examples:Topic examples:• CCNA
• Channel Bonding in DOCSIS® 3.0
• IPv6
• Member Discounts Apply on Member Discounts Apply on all SCTE Pd Programsall SCTE Pd Programs
New & Improved Benefits:•SCTE Live Learning•Tech Tips•Implication Papers
The Value of SCTEThe Value of SCTE
• Over 13,000 members throughout North AmericaOver 13,000 members throughout North America• 40 year history of technical leadership40 year history of technical leadership• Increase your Technical ProficiencyIncrease your Technical Proficiency• Take advantage of SCTE membership!Take advantage of SCTE membership!
• Certifications• Grants and Scholarships• SCTE Cable College @ RIT• InfoScope®
• SCTE Professional Development• SCTE Penn-Ohio Chapter