Career Details

ITS Design Fundamentals

Description

The ITS Design Fundamentals Program will assist students with both the immediate goal of achieving a BICSI credential and the long-term goal of career advancement. This program also serves as a transition point for installers and technicians wanting to transfer to a design-oriented career.

Certifying Organization

Building Industry Consulting Service International

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Network Technology Systems Designer

Certifying Organization

Building Industry Consulting Service International

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Wireless Systems Installer Engineer

Certifying Organization

Exemplar Global

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Wireless Systems Installer Technician

Certifying Organization

Exemplar Global

Type

A - Core

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