Associations Focus: NSCA Promotes Education, Targeting Continued Success
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM
NSCA AND ELECTROGRAPH PARTNER TO PROVIDE FREE EDUCATION
Plan to attend NSCA’s educational classes at a free, one-day event on Oct. 21 in Washington, D.C. Sign up for the new course: IP Networking and Subsystem Control.
NSCA education helps companies set themselves apart in a tough financial market. The Display Technology Experience (DTE) event will benefit both commercial and residential professionals. In addition, all attendees may preview manufacturer’s latest and greatest new products.
DTE participants can earn learning units from NSCA when they attend any of the training sessions. Popular industry speakers include Gary Kayye, Bill Whitlock, and Rich Reynolds.
Explore the latest technologies from more than 30 manufacturers. Talk with manufacturer representatives who will explain how their products can help your company become more productive and profitable.
For more information or to register, visit www.electrographdte.com.
MAKE YOUR CUSTOMERS HAPPY WITH CONVENIENT NSCA TRAINING
NSCA’s new online, self-paced class explains how to effectively install sound systems the first time. Audio for Sound Reinforcement: Levels, Metering, and Gain Structure focuses on how to correctly set levels. Technicians equipped with this solid training don’t have to return to job sites, saving employers time and money.
Industry expert John Murray will teach the course. Apart from tradeshows, Murray says there weren’t many industry opportunities for technicians to learn gain structure. He says Levels, Metering, and Gain Structure is really aimed at those who have to make a sound system work. An always-on, year-round class is the perfect solution for technicians.
To learn more about the class, listen to Murray’s online vodcast at www.nsca.org/video/johnmurray.htm. To register for the class, visit elearning.nsca.org.
STAY AHEAD OF YOUR COMPETITION WITH VALUABLE INSIDER INFORMATION
NSCA’s Q4 Market Intelligence Briefing (MIB) was released in late September. This latest MIB — Security, Life Safety and Fire Alarm Trends in the Commercial Electronic Systems Industry — is just another benefit of NSCA membership. These valuable research reports, worth hundreds of dollars each, are released quarterly and study the latest trends and research in the industry.
According to the survey, the top three systems with the greatest demand include CCTV surveillance systems, fire-alarm systems, and security services. Because security applications typically differ from a company’s core business focus, many respondents cited this as the primary obstacle to becoming more involved in the security market.
Security and life-safety systems are one of the fastest growing sectors in the electronic systems industry. With many systems contractors already working in this area, the MIB provides a great opportunity for contractors to look at expanding their current business focus. Topics covered include technical issues, business issues, growth of specific markets (mass notification), and training.
Corporate members may download a free copy of the report by visiting www.nsca.org/research.
Associations Focus: NSCA Promotes Education, Targeting Continued Success
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM
NEW NSCA PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM POWERS UP PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFITS
Jump-start your project management skills and begin making more money for your company by enrolling in NSCA’s new, three-day Project Management Program. The course will teach you to manage all aspects of a project from start to finish. When you graduate, you’ll be able to take charge of projects and, as a result, boost your company’s bottom line.
The class — which covers both fundamental and advanced concepts — examines a wide variety of topics, including how to manage both the human and financial aspects of projects, manage billings and cash flow, and mitigate project risks. The three-day class is designed to help students improve profitability through greater efficiency and reduced cost overruns.
NSCA will continue to offer a wide variety of project management courses to help companies streamline their business operations. For more information or to register for any of these classes, call NSCA at (800) 446-6722.
NSCA CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Oct. 21
NSCA classes at Electrograph’s Display Technology Experience (DTE)
Washington, D.C.
Nov. 12-14
NSCA Project Management Program
Philadelphia
Jan. 20-23, 2009
NSCA Project Management and NSCA Advanced Project Management courses
New Orleans
Feb. 26-28, 2009
NSCA Business and Leadership Conference
Phoenix