Crestron Announces Comprehensive Training Programme

As part of the company’s commitment to supporting its dealers, Crestron has announced an even more comprehensive training programme for 2010.  With the addition of three new courses, and the expansion of its core Foundation Course, Crestron now offers one of the most in-depth and valued training programmes in the CI and AV markets.

Mike Backler, Head of Training at Crestron, explains, “The Crestron Training Programme is designed to equip integrators for the control system design and programming challenges facing commercial and residential A/V professionals everyday.  We have three new courses for 2010 as our course curriculum has been expanded to better serve the needs of our dealers and programmers and we have also produced a Training Guide to outline which courses we run, where they are running and what delegates need to know in order to make the most of them.  We provide the best training in the industry through our regional offices, as well as through our online offering which is ever-expanding and gives delegates convenience and 24/7 access to information about installing and programming systems. ” 

GAIN POINTS WITH CRESTRON TRAINING

Crestron Technical Institute classes are accredited by the widely recognised and respected major industry organisations and the number of points each course generates for both CEDIA and ICIA certified individuals is set out in the company’s Training Guide and on their website. By successfully completing any of the relevant classes, delegates are eligible to receive the indicated number of educational credits.  ICIA certified individuals will receive Renewal Units (RUs). CEDIA-certified professionals will receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Full details of the training programme are available at www.crestron.co.uk as well as a downloadable Training Guide setting out the locations and course descriptions.  Training is run at all of Crestron’s four regional offices, Cobham, Doncaster, Livingston, Scotland and Dublin, Ireland. 

NEW COURSES FOR 2010

DigitalMedia: There is no question that the digital age is here today. Crestron has dedicated more than five years to researching HDMI/HDCP and developing DM technology.   DigitalMedia training is a chance for delegates to establish the facts.  This new course is designed to provide full, in-depth information on the Crestron Digital Media system for transporting high definition video and audio over long distances using Copper and Fibre.  The course enables systems designers to develop an understanding of the product range and also shows live demonstrations of the Copper and Fibre Terminations. 

Lighting Specifier Training: The next generation of lighting controls achieves an unprecedented level of comfort, convenience and optimised energy savings and there is huge demand for these products today.  This new course for 2010 is designed to introduce Crestron’s lighting systems and aims to show the dealer how to specify, install and programme Crestron lighting products.  The course is designed for lighting specifiers, lighting designers, architects and electrical engineers and offers comprehensive information for both sales and engineering roles. 

D3Pro Programming: Another new addition to the timetable, this course introduces the programmer to the D3Pro programming software in order to Design, Develop and Document Crestron Lighting control systems. Through a series of exercises, delegates are introduced to D3Pros features and taught to take  programs to the next level, with introductions to custom templates and modules, through Security and HVAC integration and linking in with the AV Processor.

OTHER CURRENT COURSES

Crestron Foundation/ Advanced Systembuilder/ Essentials of Crestron Programming / Intermediate Crestron Programming/ Advanced Crestron Programming /Residential & Commercial System Design     

NEW & IMPROVED FOR 2010:  The Foundation course equips installers to provide end users with a first-rate custom install solution and the demand is such that bookings are flooding in.  Students come away from the course with a broader product awareness and understanding of what they need to do to properly maintain a Crestron system and it introduces the trainee to the world of Crestron programming, giving vital simple knowledge to installation engineers and to better educate sales people on the format on style of programming.

The Crestron Foundation Course gives a broad based overview on Crestron as a Company and is a vital part of the journey to becoming adept with our systems.  The course includes aspects of product introductions, Installation notes, Tools of the trade and simple programming changes. Each section is designed to introduce Delegates both new and established to Crestron. It is also a prerequisite for Essentials Programming and Installation Training.  The course even delivers an understanding of the training topology to make sure each and every dealer has a path to maximize their potential with Crestron.