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Our Cornerstone Credential

BICSI RCDDs provide end users with a level of assurance and confidence. Established in 1984, RCDDs demonstrate knowledge in the design, integration and implementation of information technology systems (ITS) and related infrastructure components. What could you gain from hiring an RCDD?
BICSI—Your One-Stop Solution

Achieve your professional goals with BICSI. As a full-service association, BICSI provides standards, training, publications, credentialing, conferences & exhibitions, and networking opportunities to ITS/telecommunications professionals. BICSI fosters member communities around the world to help raise the level of quality expected by end users around the globe.
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Setting the Standard

Rely on the BICSI Standards Program to guide you through such areas as data center design, health care, electronic safety and security, K-12 education, post-secondary education, bonding and grounding, (international) cabling installation and home technology. Trust BICSI, your ANSI-accredited, consensus-based standards development organization. Find out more about BICSI standards.
Distinguished Designations

The BICSI Credentialing Program was established over 25 years ago on pride and poise. Currently, BICSI has nine globally recognized, ITS specific credentials. Credential holders are required to have industry experience and pass rigorous exams based on the content of BICSI manuals. Click here for more information about BICSI Credentialing.
Renowned Resources

Need to expand your ITS knowledge? BICSI has internationally recognized training for voice, data, and video distribution design and installation. In addition, BICSI has a complete library of specialized ITS technical manuals. We are a one-stop shop for the ITS industry. Visit our training center or view our manual library.

A New BICSI Credential
Exams for BICSI's newest credential, the Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC), begin Sept. 19. Details here.
Corporate Edition Publications
BICSI publications are now offered in a networkable edition. Click here for more information.
ITS Fundamentals Update
Click here for information regarding important changes to RCDD and RITP exam requirements.
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BICSI News Magazine is looking for talented writers and experts. Contact bicsinews@bicsi.org to become involved.
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BICSI has partnered with IHS to provide a subscription service for BICSI publications. Click here for more information.
RITP Credential
Apply now to sit for the RITP exam at www.bicsi.org/ritp!
New Data Center Standard
BICSI 002-2011, Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices is now available. Click here for details.
Local Hosts Needed
Host a BICSI Region Event at your business or in your hometown. Click here for the guidelines.
What Can a BICSI RCDD Offer You?
Click here to download information on why building design at its best includes a BICSI RCDD.
Staff Certifications
Check out the advantages of having a BICSI-certified ITS Installer or Technician on staff. Click here for more information.

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»	Computer-Based Testing Begins Feb. 13 BICSI recently signed with Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, to deliver BICSI's eight credentialing examinations. The first exam that will be available via computer-based testing is for BICSI's newest credential, the Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC). Computer-based testing for the DCDC exam begins February 13. Click here for details.	»	Updates Made to BICSI Professional Development Catalog (PDC) The newest edition of the PDC acts as your guide to BICSI education, courses and credentialing to help you succeed in the ITS industry. Click here to find the latest information on BICSI career paths, manuals, credentials, examinations, training options and much more.
»	Become a BICSI RITP The Registered Information Technology Professional (RITP™), is a knowledge-based designation for individuals who work in the information technology systems (ITS) industry. Sales and executive management, as well as educators and project managers, will benefit from this credential. Click here for more information.	»	New Grounding and Bonding Standard ANSI/NECA/BICSI 607-2011,Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Planning and Installation Methods for Commercial Buildings, is now available. Created to align with NEC^® 2011 and ANSI/J-STD-607-B, Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications, this standard specifies aspects of planning and installation of telecommunications bonding and grounding systems. For more information and to order your copy, click here.
»	Registration for the 2012 BICSI Canadian Conference & Exhibition is Now Open BICSI is bringing ITS education, exhibits and networking to Canada, April 29-May 2, at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls. Registration for this event is now open. Follow the links to view the conference schedule, sign up for BICSI courses and exams, and register today!	»	BICSI Community UPLINK Click here to view the most recent issue of BICSI Community UPLINK, your source for news, events and knowledge. Click here for the January/February issue of BICSI News Magazine!

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Course Descriptions
DA - Data Distribution Design PM - Project Management ESS - Electronic Safety and Security	DC - Data Center Design IN - Installation TE - Cabling Installation	DD - Distribution Design OSP - Outside Plant Design WD - Wireless Design
Search a full list of events here: BICSI Calendar of Events Click here for BICSI CONNECT courses. Click here for BICSI Authorized Training Facilities. Click here for BICSI credentialing information.

For more than two decades, BICSI has been producing specialized reference books to assist telecommunications professionals in their day-to-day jobs. Written and edited by experts in their fields, BICSI publications are standards-based, vendor-neutral, and are known for their careful research, precise writing, detailed graphics and tables, and easy-to-understand format.

The BICSI library includes:

» NECA/BICSI 607-2011, Standard for Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Planning and Installation Methods for Commercial Buildings
» BICSI 002-2011, Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices
» ANSI/BICSI 001-2009, Information Transport Systems Design Standard for K-12 Educational Institutions
» ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568-2006, Standard for Installing Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling
» AV Design Reference Manual (AVDRM)
» BICSI ITS Dictionary
» Electronic Safety and Security Design Reference Manual (ESSDRM)
» Information Transport Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM)
» Network Design Reference Manual (NDRM)
» Outside Plant Design Reference Manual (OSPDRM)
» Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM)
» Wireless Design Reference Manual (WDRM)

For details on BICSI publications, click here.

The 2011 Fall Post-Conference website is now available! Click here to view.

»	2012 BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition (This conference fulfills the RCDD and RITP conference attendance requirement.) February 12-16, 2012 Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Orlando, FL	»	2012 Caribbean District Spring Conference (Pending approval, this conference fulfills one half of the RCDD and RITP conference attendance requirement.) April 26, 2012 Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico (CIAPR) San Juan, Puerto Rico
»	2012 South Pacific District Conference (Pending approval, this conference fulfills the RCDD and RITP conference attendance requirement.) May 14-16 2012 Hilton Sydney Hotel Sydney, Australia	»	2012 BICSI Canadian Conference & Exhibition (This conference fulfills the RCDD and RITP conference attendance requirement.) April 29-May 2, 2012 Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
»	2012 Middle East Conference (Pending approval, this conference fulfills the RCDD and RITP conference attendance requirement.) May 1-2, 2012 Westin Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates	»	2012 Andino Congress (Pending approval, this conference fulfills the RCDD and RITP conference attendance requirement.) 9-10 May 2012 El Cubo de Colsubsidio, Bogota, Colombia
»	2012 BICSI European Conference & Exhibition (Pending approval, this conference fulfills the RCDD and RITP conference attendance requirement.) June 11-13, 2012 Dolce La Hulpe Brussels Hotel Brussels, Belgium	»	2012 India District Conference & Exhibition (Pending review of the conference program, this conference fulfills the RCDD and RITP conference attendance requirement.) August 23-24, 2012 Bangalore, India
»	2012 BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition (Pending approval, this conference will fulfill the RCDD and RITP conference attendance requirement.) September 16-20, 2012 Anaheim, California, USA	»	2012 South Africa Conference (Pending approval, this conference fulfills the RCDD and RITP conference attendance requirement.) October 2012 South Africa
»	2012 Caribbean District Fall Conference(Pending approval, this conference will fulfill the RCDD and RITP conference attendance requirement.) November 2012 San Juan, Puerto Rico	»	2012 Southeast Asia Conference & Exhibition (Pending approval, this conference fulfills the RCDD and RITP conference attendance requirement.) November 2012 Singapore
»	2012 Japan Conference & Exhibition (Pending approval, this conference will fulfill the RCDD and RITP conference attendance requirement.) November 2012 Tokyo, Japan
Click here for a complete list of upcoming conferences. Click here to view the 2011 BICSI European Conference & Exhibiton Post-Conference website. Exhibitor & Sponsorship Information Spread your company’s presence at BICSI Conferences & Exhibitions. Visit the BICSI Corporate Marketing Opportunities website to explore your options.