Home Technology Integrator: HTI + Cerification

HTI+ Certification is a testing program sponsored by CompTIA. It measures the technical knowledge of computer and networking professionals and their ability to integrate today's computer and networking technologies into the home environment. Earning the HTI+ certification means that you have the knowledge needed to design home networking systems, which are integrated with the latest technologies, used within the home environment.

Topics focused on in the HTI+ exam preparation course and the actual certification exam include:

• Residentail Systems
  
  • Computer Networking Fundamentals
  • Audio/Video Fundamentals
  • Home Security and Surveillance Systems
  • Telecommunications Standards
  • Home Lighting Control
  • HVAC Management
  • Water System Controls
  • Home Access Controls
  • Miscellaneous Automated Home Features
• Structured Wiring:
  
  • Low Voltage Wiring ( Network Transmission Media)
  • High Voltage Wiring (120/240 Volts)
• Systems Integration
  
  • User Interfaces
  • Control Processors

Why is HTI+ Certification important?

CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) sponsors the HTI+ Certification program. This group currently has over 8000 members in the computing and communications industries. Members include international technology corporations such as ATandT, IBM, Microsoft, and Lotus. These companies, through CompTIA, determine the technology standards. The standards are not product-specific, and include the skills and knowledge needed by technical employees. By earning the HTI+ certification, you prove that you meet the requirements for Home Technology Integrator (HPI+) / Networking professional.

HTI+ Certification provides an excellent opportunity for career and educational growth.

First, the certification is recognized nationally. Some technology companies use the certification as hiring criteria.

Secondly, this certification provides the knowledge and skills for computer and networking professionals to work with technologies from other industries such as HVAC, Audio/Video Technologies, Home Security Technologies, etc. The skills learned through the HTI+ program can help you prepare for the integration of future technologies into the home networking environment.

Finally, the HTI+ Certification provides and an opportunity for the HTI+ professional to understand not only networking technologies, but it also to work with and understand other advanced technologies used within the modern home environment.

How Do I Become Network+ Certified?

Certification is achieved by passing two certification exams. These exams are:

• HTI+ Residential Systems
• HTI+ Systems Infrastructure and Integration

HTI+ Candidates will benefit from having already earned A+ and Network + Certifications. However, it is not a requirement.

The HTI+ Certification exam can be taken at Seminole Community College's Professional Testing and Certification Center.

What HTI+ Certification Programs are Available at SCC?

SCC offers the Home Technology Integration course to prepare the student for the HTI+ certification exam. The Cisco Systems developed course has been developed to meet the growing market in the area of home computer networking.

• CET 2589C Home Technology Integration

What other course are available to help prepare me for the Home Technology Integrator (HPI+) ?

SCC offers several courses that can help you prepare for the Home Technology Integrator certification. These classes also help to prepare you to take the Network+ and A+ certifications.

• CET 1486C - Network Concepts and Operating Systems
• CET 1173C - Network Computer Maintenance and Repair
• CET 1485 - Network +

What Career Opportunities are Available with a HTI+ certification?

HTI+ Certification helps prepare you for careers such as Home Technology Integrator and Home Technology Consultant.

SCC can help you with your job search. Visit the Career Development Center for more information.

The courses SCC provides as part of its professional certification programs are designed to help students prepare for a certification exam. To earn a certification, the student must pass the exam. Passing the course(s) does not guarantee that the student will pass the exam.

Did you know?

SCC's Cisco Systems Academy offers a blended-distance learning program.