SCTE certification is the cable industry’s premier endorsement for professionals. SCTE certifications are formed from a proven foundation of knowledge and are based on in-depth testing and ongoing professional development maintenance through continuing technical education requirements. SCTE certifies cable telecommunications professionals in various levels of expertise across all areas of the cable network.

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SCTE HAS CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL AREAS OF THE CABLE NETWORK

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BPI—Broadband Premises Installer
The BPI certification describes the knowledge of an entry-level technician who will install and troubleshoot telecommunications services (video, voice, and data) at the customer’s premises. The successful certification candidate has the knowledge to carry out a basic "triple-play" installation but is not yet proficient.

BPT—Broadband Premises Technician
The BPT certification describes the knowledge of an experienced field technician who will install and troubleshoot telecommunications services (video, voice, and data) at the customer’s premises. The successful certification candidate has the knowledge to install and service most "triple-play" installations.

BPE—Broadband Premises Expert
The BPE certification describes the knowledge of an experienced field technician who will install and troubleshoot telecommunications services (video, voice, and data) at the customer’s premises. The successful certification candidate demonstrates that he or she has the knowledge to install and troubleshoot a variety of "triple-play" installations, from easy to complex, as well as the knowledge to mentor and coach junior employees.

BCSS—Business Class Services Specialist
The BCSS certification describes the knowledge of an experienced technician who will perform business-level installations for small to medium business class customers. Successful candidates have the knowledge to install and troubleshoot as required to repair or restore the customer’s business service.

BDS—Broadband Distribution Specialist
BDS certifies knowledge in the subject matter related to the RF distribution of signals. All aspects of the network from the optical node to the distribution tap are included in this certification curriculum.

BTS—Broadband Transport Specialist
BTS certifies knowledge in the transport of signals, including aspects of the network from the headend to the hub and from the hub to the optical node.

BTCS—Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist
BTCS certifies knowledge in maintenance and troubleshooting of inside plant facilities to ensure minimal system outages, maximum reliability, and standards compliance for optimal operations. This certification includes knowledge of advanced entertainment, data, and voice networks within the headend.

DVEP—Digital Video Engineering Professional
DVEP certifies knowledge in the engineering aspects of digital media (which includes video, audio, interactive services, and associated data) systems as deployed in the Cable Telecommunications Industry. The scope of this certification includes the design, analysis, testing, integration, deployment considerations and troubleshooting of a variety of digital media systems from headend to customer premises.

IPEP—Internet Protocol Engineering Professional
IPEP certifies knowledge in the engineering aspects of Internet Protocol systems as deployed in the Cable Telecommunications Industry. The scope of this certification includes the design, analysis, testing, integration, deployment considerations, and troubleshooting of a variety of IP systems.

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