CEDIA has launched a new tiered membership structure designed to provide members with tailored benefits and unmatched value. Effective Jan.1, 2025, integrator members will be able to join at the Starter, Professional, or Premium levels.
“For the first time in CEDIA’s history, we are offering integrators a choice of benefit options that align with their needs,” says CEDIA global president and CEO, Daryl Friedman. “We’re particularly proud to offer a new Premium level — a great value for those who want to set themselves apart and invest in their team’s education.”
CEDIA’s membership tiers are designed to be built progressively, offering increasing value at each level. The tiers include:
- CEDIA Starter Member: The Starter membership is ideal for individuals and companies just beginning their journey as smart home professionals. This membership provides free-of-charge access to the Introduction to the Industry course and CEDIA Cabling & Infrastructure (CIT) training online. It also includes benefits that complement those starting out, including member pricing on CEDIA training and certification, free CEDIA whitepapers, access to the new CEDIA Member app, and free entry to CEDIA Expo. Dues: Single-user: $199; Multi-user: $299
- CEDIA Professional Member: CEDIA Professional membership includes all the current benefits available to integrators, plus complimentary access to CIT training and the Introduction to the Industry course — a combined $1170 value. Professional members can take advantage of CEDIA’s Market Intelligence reports, access the Design and Build Toolkit, promote their business through CEDIA’s consumer campaign, and proudly display the CEDIA member logo on all marketing materials. Dues: $599 (Regional pricing available)
- CEDIA Premium Membership: The Premium membership tier offers elevated member benefits for businesses. Members receive free, unlimited access to CEDIA’s extensive online educational content and early access to events and product launches, giving members a competitive edge in the market. Premium members also gain priority listing in the CEDIA Find a Smart Home Professional service, signifying their commitment to their team’s ongoing education. Dues: $999 (Regional pricing available)
“CEDIA has made significant investments in its membership and in the industry over recent years,” adds Friedman. “These investments include critical advocacy work in governments around the world, a new CEDIA Member app, grassroots workforce development initiatives, and campaigns to expand the industry’s awareness to consumers and adjacent trades. We believe this first change to our dues structure in CEDIA’s history will enhance the value we deliver, ensuring our members receive even more from their membership.”
New Benefits for 2025
To increase the value of CEDIA membership, all member levels in 2025 will benefit from the following initiatives:
- CEDIA Member App: Available for iOS and Android, users can access exclusive forums to share tips and tricks, find information on CEDIA classes, and stay up to date on the latest industry news.
- CEDIA Online Academy: The revamped CEDIA Online Academy includes new content and more flexibility for business owners to oversee their employees’ professional development.
- CEDIA Foundation: Members can engage with the industry’s charity, which is dedicated to attracting new talent to the integration workforce.
- Consumer Campaign: The new commercial that persuades homeowners to use a CEDIA professional will be promoted by CEDIA and available to CEDIA members free of charge. CEDIA integrator members will have the ability to customize the video with a call-to-action to contact their companies.
For more information on CEDIA’s new membership structure, including a comprehensive list of benefits at each level, visit cedia.org/join.
For more information about CEDIA, visit www.cedia.org.
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on Residential Systems.
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