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GteachingAll Training Dept. Seminar courses are specifically designed for the residential custom designer/installer. They provide concentrated in-depth instruction on the practical aspects of a residential system as well as a solid background in the technology.

All TDS courses (unless otherwise listed) are taught by Grayson Evans. Grayson has been actively involved in residential systems and home network development and training for the past two decades. He is a CEDIA Certified instructor, Top-Ten CEDIA Instructor of the Year, and has taught over a hundred courses at CEDIA University, CEDIA Expo, EH Expo, and other industry events for the past fifteen years. He holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science from the Georgia Tech. Feel free to contact Grayson at grayson@trainingdept.com if you have any questions.

In-house and Custom Training

Below is a list of our current courses. This list of courses, dates, and locations changes throughout the year as new courses, dates and locations are added so check back often.
Click on a course name/image for more detailed information including full course outlines and to register for a specific date. You will receive an e-mail confirmation that will include details on course times and location, hotel info, etc. You will also be placed on the course mailing list to receive more detailed instructions about the course. If you have any questions about a course, please call or email us for details.

NOTE: You may obtain CEDIA CEU Credits for attending any TDS class. One-day classes are typically awarded 4 CEU credits, 2-day classes are awarded 9 CEU credits.

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newResidential Installation BOOT CAMP
The Residential Installation Boot Camp should be your first step to mastering the technical knowledge and on-the-job practices you'll need to become a successful and proficient custom electronics installer. Specifically for the new residential installation technician, this intensive one-day course covers the technical knowledge and skills common to all residential low-voltage installation tasks. It will take you step-by-step from prewire through final testing, covering exactly what you need to know. It also prepares you for the CEDIA Installer Level 1 Exam.

Code: TS-05

Class length: 1-day (typically 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

CEU Credits: 4

Dates & Locations:
 

  • Sept. 23rd, DBL Distributing, Phoenix, AZ
     
  • November 12th, DBL Distributing, Phoenix, AZ


Tuition: $395

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Home Network Fundamentals
The Home Networks Fundamentals one-day workshop is your first step to mastering home network design and installation. This workshop will give you a firm foundation in understanding the technology and hardware of Ethernet and TCP/IP based networks for the home. It also covers what you need to know if you plan on offering home network installation to your customer including WAN access technology, how to compare service providers, consumer vs. professional equipment, and network architectures to support distributed A/V applications.


Code: TS-01 (CEDIA EST029)

Class length: 1-day (typically 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

CEU Credits: 4

Dates & Locations:
 

  • Sept. 2nd, CEDIA EXPO, Denver, Co. Register On-Line at CEDIA EXPO web site
     
  • Sept. 24th, DBL Distributing, Phoenix, AZ
     
  • October 13th, DBL Distributing, Phoenix, AZ
     
  • November 14th, DBL Distributing, Phoenix, AZ
     
  • November 17th, CEDIA Training Facility Register On-Line at CEDIA - Course Code=15486

Tuition: $395
 

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Advanced Home Networks II 2-day course
The Advanced Home Network two day workshop covers the more advanced aspects of designing and installing home data networks to support everything from audio and video streaming to remote device access. The course covers what it takes to offer a broadband and highly secure data network integrated with the internet that you and your customer can use to support any present and future data network application.


Code: TS-03 (CEDIA EST027)
Class length: 2-day (typically 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day)

CEU Credits: 9

Dates & Locations:
 

  • Sept. 25-26, DBL Distributing, Phoenix, AZ
     
  • November 18-19, CEDIA Training Facility, Indianapolis, IN (Register On-Line at CEDIA - Course Code=15499)

Tuition: $695

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Advanced Home Networks I 1-day course
This TDS Advanced Home Network 1-day course is a "subset" of our standard Advanced Home Network 2-day course. It is generally given at events where holding a 2-day course is not practical such as a CU On-the-Road even or shorter trade s how. The course covers what it takes to offer a broadband and highly secure data network integrated with the internet that you and your customer can use to support any present and future data network application. This is a shorter version of our TS-03 course, usually taught at trade shows and industry events.


Code: TS-02
Class length: 1-day (typically 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

CEU Credits: 4

Dates & Locations:
 

  • Sept. 3nd, CEDIA EXPO, Denver, Co. Register On-Line at CEDIA EXPO web site
     
  • October 14th, DBL Distributing, Phoenix, AZ
     
  • October 24th, CEDIA U. On-the-Road, Rockleigh, NJ Register On-Line at CEDIA web site

Tuition: $395

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Residential Retrofit Installation Workshop
To our knowledge, this is the only retrofit training workshop available in the world. It will teach you the best installation techniques and tools to cost effectively do retrofit installation of network and A/V systems.
     It starts with an overview of typical new and old house framing and construction to familiarize the you with locations appropriate and not appropriate for fishing cables. It then covers all the categories of special retrofit tools needed to do a first class retrofit and how to use them correctly, followed by demonstrations of the most common retrofit installation procedures you’re likely to encounter. The material taught in this seminar is not available anywhere else!


Code: TS-04 (CEDIA EST031)
Class length: 1-day (typically 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

CEU Credits: 4.5

Dates & Locations:
 

  • Sept. 7th, CEDIA EXPO, Denver, Co. Register On-Line at CEDIA EXPO web site
     
  • October 17th, DBL Distributing, Phoenix, AZ
     
  • November 5th, EH EXPO, Long Beach, CA. (Register On-Line at EH EXPO web site)
     
  • November 13th, DBL Distributing, Phoenix, AZ
     
  • November 20th, CEDIA Training Facility, Indianapolis, IN (After CEDIA EST Basic Boot Camp) Register On-Line at CEDIA - Course Code=15496

Tuition: $395

Training Dept. Seminars will be offering some of the best courses by other companies and instructors in the custom electronics design and installation industry starting this fall. These courses will be offered at the same location as our other courses, typically scheduled with TDS courses.

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new3Home Theatre Audio Boot Camp
Training Dept. Seminars is proud to offer Joel Rosenblatt's famous Home Theatre Audio Boot Camp Course! In the past, this course has only been available at select CEDIA events and trade shows but we have been able to schedule the course at DBL Distribution, co-located with several of our other courses this Fall. Don't miss the opportunity to take this highly regarded course.


Code: TS-06

Class length: 7 hours, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Dates & Locations:
 

  • September 22nd, DBL Distributing, Phoenix, AZ
     
  • October 16th, DBL Distributing, Phoenix, AZ
     
  • November 11th, DBL Distributing, Phoenix, AZ

Tuition: $449

The following short classes are typically 4 hrs. This list of classes, dates, and locations changes throughout the year as new courses, dates and locations are added so check back often

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new1Introduction to Home Theatre
The Introduction to Home Theatre course provides a complete overview of the technology and design of modern home theaters. It covers the key elements of what goes into a home theatre illustrating that architectural and environmental factors are just as important as the sound and display technology.


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Class length: 4 hours

Dates & Locations:
 

  • October 15th, 8:00 - 12:00, DBL Distributing, Phoenix, AZ.
  • November 10th, 8:00 - 12:00, DBL Distributing, Phoenix, AZ

Tuition: $199
 

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new2HD Display Technology and Calibration
The High-Definition Display Technology and Calibration course provides a complete overview of large screen display types and technology as well as the detail steps in performing an accurate calibration. This course will teach you the fundamentals of analog and digital signal formats, different display types and the important specifications, as well as demonstrations of how to perform a professional calibration of both direct-view and projection displays.


Code: TSC-04

Class length: 4 hours

Dates & Locations:
 

  • October 15th, 1:00 - 5:00, DBL Distributing, Phoenix, AZ
  • November 10th, 1:00 - 5:00, DBL Distributing, Phoenix, AZ

Tuition: $199
 

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Retrofit Tips and Techniques
This 2-hr. class covers the newest retrofit tools and installation techniques by retrofit expert Grayson Evans. The class will demonstrate new drill bits and drilling techniques, magnetic retrievers, fishing techniques, and a host of time saving tips!


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Class length: 2 hours

Dates & Locations:
 

  • October 11th, 10:00 - 12:00, DBL Distributing EXPO, Phoenix, AZ.

Tuition: $50

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Secrets of HD Display Calibration
This 2-hr class covers the "secrets" of proper HD display calibration, including the proper tools and set-up techniques. The class covers PLUGE calibration, color level, tint, and sharpness calibration, CIE chromaticity, color gamut, and how to properly perform grey level set-up.


Code: TSC-02
Class length: 2 hours

Dates & Locations:
 

  • October 11th, 1:00 - 3:00, DBL Distributing EXPO, Phoenix, AZ

Tuition: $50

In-house and Custom Training

Interested in having us bring our training to you? We can deliver our training at your location for any number of attendees. The following standard courses are available for in-house training:

We can also customize any of the above course material to meet your specific needs.

We charge a flat fee per day (based on the length of the training) plus travel expenses. Drop me an e-mail for a quote and full details on any course:
grayson@trainingdept.com

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