Today at the BICSI Fall Conference 2022 (Sep. 25-29) in Las Vegas, the ICT professionals' and standards organization announced the launch of the BICSI ICT Certification Institute. Per a BICSI statement, the new global institute "is the distillation of the ethics, experience and excellence embodied by each BICSI certification."
BICSI is now bringing all of its certifications under the BICSI ICT Certification Institute umbrella. The new institute encompasses BICSI's seven certifications and one certificate:
- Registered Communications Distribution Designer® (RCDD®)
- Data Center Design Consultant® (DCDC®)
- Registered Telecommunications Project Manager® (RTPM®)
- Outside Plant Designer (OSP™)
- BICSI Cabling Installation Installer 1® (INST1®), Installer 2, Copper® (INSTC®), Installer 2, Optical Fiber ® (INSTF®), Technician™ (TECH™)
BICSI board president Carol Everett Oliver commented:
"We're proud of the rigor behind BICSI certification programs and the work ethic, experience and excellence embodied by each BICSI certification, from the installer to the RCDD. We are giving voice to the ethos of excellence through the BICSI ICT Certification Institute, unifying and elevating our certification portfolio by bringing them together under this new shared identity."
As directly stated by the BICSI website:
"BICSI's ICT Certification Institute is the premier credentialing organization for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry, setting the standard for excellence and expertise for today and tomorrow.
More than just passing an exam, a certification from BICSI’s ICT Certification Institute is a key milestone for ICT professionals.
BICSI’s ICT Certification Institute serves our connected world by developing and delivering the highest-quality credentialing programs that demonstrate mastery in ICT and contribute to the continued improvement of individual and organizational performance.
Certifications underscore the standards of competency and ethics for ICT professionals."
As reckoned by the organization, BICSI's ICT certifications comprise the following skill sets:
- RCDD® "The Registered Communications Distribution Designer® (RCDD) is the industry’s most prestigious and globally recognized certification for design, integration and implementation of ICT infrastructure."
- DCDC® "BICSI’s Data Center Design Consultant® (DCDC) certification represents authority on data center design for the ICT industry."
- OSP™ "BICSI’s Outside Plant Designer™ (OSP) certification is the leading aerial and direct burial plant designation, unparalleled in the ICT industry."
- RTPM® "The Registered Telecommunications Project Manager® (RTPM) is a highly valued certification specializing in ICT infrastructure project management."
- Installer & Technician™ "Whether you are new to the industry or a cabling veteran, BICSI’s Installation certifications give you an edge in the booming ICT field."
To manage certifications or apply, BICSI ICT Certification Institute adherents may simply log into or create a BICSI profile.
There students can manage current certifications, apply for a certification exam, submit CECs and download certificates on each members' Certification Dashboard (found under 'My Account'). Keeping updated BICSI profile contact information means members won't miss any important updates about their certifications.
According to the BICSI website, financial support for institute attendees includes GI Bill information and other military financial assistance.