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Become a Siemon Certified Installer

To express interest in becoming a Siemon Certified Installer®, please email ciservices@siemon.com.

Why Do Companies Choose to Become Siemon Certified Installers?

Almost universally, the CIs cite the quality of the Siemon products as a key factor in their decision. The fact that the system is "open" and does not rely on a single cable manufacturer is another benefit. And the relationship that is forged between Siemon and the CISM company helps, too. The Siemon CISM program is a true partnership with both parties working together to provide the end-user with a quality installation.

The CISM selection process is a rigorous one, and those who have completed it understand the need for high standards. The Siemon Cabling System training curriculum offers a mix of lectures, design exercises, and hands-on experience. The program is intended for both system designers and installers, with each discipline receiving specialized training.

"We've been installing the Siemon Cabling System exclusively in all new accounts for the past several years due to both the superior quality and superior performance of Siemon components. In addition, we are able to offer our customers the most comprehensive cabling system warranty in the industry that includes applications assurance as well as parts and labor. As an added bonus, the level of technical support available for Siemon Certified Installers® (CISM) and the local manufacturing of all components ensures our customers that installations are completed on time, every time."

- Robert J. Loverro, President, Cable Solutions, Incorporated

The Siemon Company enables CIs to keep abreast of rapidly changing information, compete for business, and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction. Certified Installers note that the Siemon program adds another dimension to their business - Siemon acts as a provider of advanced products, a source of information, and a partner in delivering a quality package to the end-user.

"The literature and documentation provided to our customers through joint marketing with The Siemon Company helps small businesses like myself compete with the larger groups like Lucent Technologies and Nordex, while maintaining customer costs."

- Timothy D. Heisler, RCDD LAN Specialist, Romanoff Technologies of Arizona

Learn How to Build Better Cabling Systems at a Siemon Cabling System Training Center

Cabling system design, installation, and administration: these are the core services provided by Siemon Cabling System Certified Installers® (CISM). Advanced networking applications require excellent craftmanship along with skills, knowledge, and experience. Siemon CIs receive their "basic training" in these areas at the Siemon Cabling System Training Centers. Since the first center opened in Watertown, Connecticut in May of 1994, Siemon has trained people from across America and around the world.

The primary purpose of the training centers is to teach designers and installers the requirements specified in the Siemon Company's extended component and application warranty. Just as the Siemon Cabling System products are designed to exceed the reliability and transmission performance specifications of the ANSI/TIA/EIA and ISO standards, the training centers' curriculae are based on the best installation requirements of the national and international telecommunications standards.

All Siemon Training Centers are staffed by qualified instructors (many of them RCDD certified by BICSI) with extensive "real world" experience. In order to qualify for participation, the attendees must demonstrate experience as telecommunications cabling technicians. The centers' curriculae are advanced and not designed for the novice.

To achieve certification, each attendee must complete a four- or five-day program depending on the training location selected. The week begins with a comprehensive review of the latest telecommunications cabling standards, establishing a solid foundation for all additional aspects of the program. Each CISM company sends two representatives: a system designer and a system installer. The program is designed to focus on the particular skills of the individual. System designers utilize case histories to develop their skills, while installers work in the training centers' custom-built hands-on lab perfecting the skills needed to build category 5, 5e, and 6 links in "real life" situations. Both the Designer and Installer area of the program are hands-on and interactive - teaching methods that have proven to be highly successful.




"We are constantly concerned with maintaining a high level of training for our staff. The Siemon Company's excellent training facilities for design and installation keeps our staff on the leading edge providing our customer with the latest in cabling technologies."

- Timothy D. Heisler, RCDD LAN Specialist, Romanoff Technologies of Arizona

The training program finishes with a comprehensive examination that must be passed in order for the attendee to be certified.

If you are interested in learning more about the Siemon Cabling System, or the training services and schedules available at a Training Center in your region of the world, email ciservices@siemon.com.

Certified Installer Training Program Curriculum

The Siemon Cabling System curriculum offers a mix of lectures, design exercises, and hands-on experience. The program is intended for both system designers and installers, with each discipline receiving specialized training.

Hands-on Lab Exercises:

Lab sessions teach the craftsmanship practices that are needed to install and test standards-compliant horizontal and backbone cabling.

Interactive Classroom Sessions:

The classroom portion of the training focuses primarily on the standards-based cabling requirements that are critical to sustained performance over the life of the system. While at the center, attendees also develop a full understanding of the Siemon Cabling System products and how they relate to the standards.

Certification:

After successful completion of the program, eligible companies become Siemon Certified Installers. Certification is requires to offer the Siemon Cabling System extended warranty.

Course Directors:

Classroom and lab instructors are BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designers.

BICSI RCDD Credit Hours:

Upon completion of the Siemon Cabling System Training Program, participants will qualify for 25 hours towards renewal of the RCDD designations.

Services:

The training facility is equipped with telephones and fax machines. Morning coffee, lunch and afternoon refreshments are provided daily.

Cost:

Course Fee: $1,495 plus 6% CT state sales tax. Payment by check, MasterCard, VISA or American Express.

Duration:

Four or five days depending on the training location selected.