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Latest BICSI Approved Continuing Education Courses from CPI

September 06, 2024

BICSI LogoAs a BICSI Prestige Corporate Member, Chatsworth Products (CPI) is proud to offer free, on-demand BICSI-approved Continuing Education Credit (CEC) courses year-round. Our staff includes several RCDDs, allowing us to provide specialized training for BICSI professionals, including those with RCDD, DCDD, NTS, and OSP designations. 

Below is a list of BICSI-approved CEC courses ON-DEMAND available from CPI: 

What Your Power Usage Data Tells You Today Can Predict What You’ll Need Tomorrow 
Discover how combining intelligent PDUs, UPS battery backup, and DCIM software can create a unified solution for managing, controlling, and predicting data center power usage. This course will teach you to transform raw data into actionable insights, reducing downtime and optimizing budget forecasts. 

Credit Value: 1 
Instructor: Matt Burkle, Sales Engineer Power and Electronics 

Data + Power = Potential – How Power over Ethernet (PoE) is Changing ICT Infrastructure
Learn how PoE is revolutionizing ICT infrastructure by delivering data and power over a single network cable. The course covers the benefits of PoE, ideal locations for PoE switches, and the best cabinets, racks, and wireless mounts to accommodate PoE equipment—all while navigating the latest standards and guidelines. 

Credit Value: 1 
Instructor: Tom Cabral, Field Application Engineer 

Remote Management of Your Data Center in the Midst of Uncertainty
The COVID-19 pandemic wasn't the first—and won’t be the last—event that underscores the importance of remote data center management. This course covers strategies for remotely monitoring, controlling, and securing equipment across hybrid networks and multiple facilities, ensuring continuous operation. 

Credit Value: 1 
Instructor: Matt Burkle, Sales Engineer Power and Electronics 

Digital Transformation at the Edge
As digital transformation accelerates, managing physical networks in non-traditional environments becomes more challenging. This course explores deploying networks in places like warehouses, oil fields, and refineries, and discusses the solutions—including NEMA-rated industrial enclosures—that support these demanding environments. 

Credit Value: 1
Instructor: Tom Cabral, Field Application Engineer 

High-Volume Computing in Data Centers
This course covers strategies to maximize the use of equipment and space in data centers with limited space. Learn how to select the right power solutions, monitor power at the rack level, and considerations when selecting intelligent PDUs, and the importance of an efficient ecosystem to save costs of ownership and boost efficiency. 

Credit Value: 1
Instructor: Milad Mouseghy, Sales Engineer Power and Electronics 

Bonding and Grounding Part 1: Overview
Bonding and grounding systems within a building should maintain a single electrical potential. The lightning protection system must comply with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). While bonding and grounding of the electrical service entrance is beyond this Standard’s scope, coordinating electrical and telecommunications bonding and grounding is crucial for proper implementation. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of ANSI/TIA-607-C requirements and highlights key changes from 607-B. (This course is Part 1 of a 2 Part Series.) 

Credit Value: 1
Instructor: Tom Cabral, Field Application Engineer 

Bonding and Grounding Part 2: Deeper Dive
Building on the foundation from Part 1, this presentation dives deeper into bonding and grounding specifically for telecommunications. It includes a thorough review of required codes and standards, such as ANSI/TIA-607-C, and analyzes design options and best practices to meet Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements. Although bonding and grounding of the electrical service entrance are outside this Standard’s scope, coordinating between electrical and telecommunications systems is essential for proper application. (This course is Part 2 of a 2-Part Series) 

Credit Value: 1
Instructor: Tom Cabral, Field Application Engineer 

Whose Fault is it Anyway? What Seismic Activity Means for Your Network Infrastructure
Seismic events can threaten network infrastructure, so it's vital to design and maintain networks to ensure safety and minimize downtime. Learn how to measure seismic hazards, best practices for site and network design in seismically active areas, and key considerations for proper seismic installation and certification. 

Credit Value: 1
Instructor: Tom Cabral, Field Application Engineer 

5G Has Arrived: How Will You Safeguard Your Network?
5G, or 5th generation cellular wireless networking, represents a significant redesign of cellular wireless networks, with millions of users and billions of connected devices. This course teaches you how to prepare your network for the demands of 5G, ensuring it is updated and expanded to meet the new challenges. 

Credit Value: 1
Instructor: Tom Cabral, Field Application Engineer 

Be sure to check back often for the latest updates - we regularly add new courses to help you stay ahead of the curve. 

How to Get Started Earning Credits: 

To complete any of our free on-demand CEC courses, go to this page and click "Sign Up" on the menu bar to get started. 

For a full list of BICSI-approved courses, visit our Training Page. 

Want to earn credits in person? Stay updated with CPI’s Events Calendar for chances to earn credits at events near you. 

 

 

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