Bicsi PDC

August 2015
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
CATALOG
Education, Publications and Credentialing
The Global Association for Cabling Design
and Installation Professionals
BICSI Vision Statement
BICSI is the worldwide preeminent source of information,
education and knowledge assessment for the constantly evolving
information and communications technology industry.
BICSI Mission Statement

BICSIs Mission is to:
Lead the information and communications technology
industry with excellence in publications, education and
knowledge assessment.
Advance our members ability to deliver the highest quality

products and services.
Provide our members with opportunities for continual

improvement and enhanced professional stature.
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BICSI PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT CATALOG
The BICSI Professional Development Catalog
Your Educational and Credentialing Guide to ICT Success
Information and communications technology (ICT) has become a necessity in carrying out the
day-to-day activities in our lives. Whether were communicating with a client via a wireless
device or researching a project on our laptop, weve come to rely on dependable, working
technology. Thats why skilled and qualified ICT professionals are in such demand.
As a global professional association, BICSI offers those in the ICT industry guidance in
choosing their desired educational and/or career path. Our members and credential holders
design, manage, install and maintain ICT systems, including the cables and wires that allow
electronics to communicate and work. Through BICSI Learning Academy courses, technical
publications, knowledge assessment and exam preparation, BICSI helps these individuals
earn specialized credentials to help them grow and prosper in the field and behind the desk.
BICSI provides vendor-neutral learning resources, guiding our students and members in
industry best practices and standards. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, USA,
BICSI currently serves nearly 23,000 ICT professionals.
In this catalog you'll find detailed information about:
ICT Career Paths Standards

Training Delivery Options Exam Information
Credentialing Programs Membership Information
Courses International Resources
Manuals
Let BICSI help you develop and grow a career in ICT.
Find the most current information on BICSI products and services at www.bicsi.org.
To register for a BICSI course, visit www.bicsi.org/training. | 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ICT Industry Career Paths ................................................5-9 RTPM Renewal Requirements ..................................................40
TPM ............................................................................................41
BICSI Learning Academy
BICSI World Headquarters .........................................................10
ICT Design Fundamentals Program ..............................42-43
BICSI Live Webinars ...................................................................10
BICSI CONNECT .............................................................. 10,12-13
BICSI Local ...................................................................................11 Outside Plant (OSP) Designer
Overview ............................................................................. 44-45
OSP110: Cable Plant Design.......................................................46
Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
OSP200: OSP Design Review ...................................................47
Overview ............................................................................... 14-15
OSP Design Exam Information ..................................................48
DD101: Foundations of Designing Telecommunications
OSP Design Renewal Requirements..........................................48
Distribution Systems ..................................................................16
OSPDRM ...................................................................................49
DD102: Designing Telecommunications Distribution
Systems ......................................................................................17
RCDD Online Test Preparation ...................................................18 Electronic Safety and Security (ESS) Designer
RCDD Exam Information ............................................................19 Overview .............................................................................. 50-51
RCDD Renewal Requirements ....................................................19 Introduction to Electronic Safety & Security ..............................52
TDMM ........................................................................................20 ESS110: Designing Electronic Safety and Security Systems ...... 53
ANSI/BICSI 006-2015 ...............................................................21 ESSDRM ....................................................................................54
ANSI/BICSI 004-2012 ..............................................................22 ANSI/BICSI 005-2013 .............................................................. 55
ANSI/BICSI 003-2014 .............................................................. 23
ANSI/BICSI 001-2009 .............................................................. 23
BICSI Cabling Installation Program
Overview ..............................................................................57-58
Specialized Knowledge and Resources IN101: Installer 1 Training ...........................................................59
DD120: Grounding and Protection Fundamentals for Installer 1 Exam Information ......................................................60
Telecommunications Systems ...................................................24 IN225: Installer 2, Copper Training ............................................61
DD125: Advanced Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) ..............25 Installer 2, Copper Exam Information ........................................62
BICSI's ICT Terminology Handbook ..........................................26 Installer 2, Copper Renewal Requirements................................62
BICSI's Special ICT Design Considerations. ...............................26 IN250: Installer 2, Optical Fiber Training ..................................63
General Services Administration (GSA)..................................... 27 Installer 2, Optical Fiber Exam Information ...............................64
BICSI Library ..............................................................................28 Installer 2, Optical Fiber Renewal Requirements.......................64
IHS Standards Expert ................................................................28 TE350: Technician Training ......................................................65
Technician Exam Information ....................................................66
Technician Renewal Requirements............................................66
Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC)
ITSIMM ......................................................................................67
Overview ............................................................................. 29-30
OJT Booklet ...............................................................................67
DC101: Introduction to Data Center Design ................................31
ANSI/NECA/BICSI 607-2011 ....................................................68
DC102: Data Center Design and Best Practices ......................... 32
ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568-2006 ..................................................68
DCDC Online Test Preparation .................................................. 33
DCDC Exam Information ............................................................34
DCDC Renewal Requirements ...................................................34 BICSI Membership ............................................................ 69
ANSI/BICSI 002-2014 .............................................................. 35
Global Resources ..........................................................70-71
Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM)
Overview ..............................................................................37-38 Course and Exam Registration Details
PM110: Telecommunications Project Management ..................39 Course Registration Details ....................................................... 72
RTPM Exam Information ...........................................................40 Exam Registration Details ......................................................... 73

ICT Career Paths PDC
ICT Industry Career Paths

Although cabling design and installation work hand in hand, each requires its own unique set of
skills to be successful. Suggested BICSI career paths are highlighted below.
Where you begin is up to you.
BICSI CREDENTIALING PROGRAM GUIDE
RCDD Program
The Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) is the most prestigious of all BICSI
credentials. RCDDs have demonstrated the ability to design, integrate and implement ICT and related
infrastructure components across multiple disciplines and applications. See pages 14-23.
Who Will Benefit?

Individuals seeking a career in Highly qualified design (commercial,
distribution design campus and multifamily) professionals who
Candidates preparing for the RCDD exam want to be recognized for their knowledge
and experience
Prerequisites:
To apply for the RCDD exam, a minimum of five years of ICT distribution design experience OR a minimum of
two years of distribution design experience and three years of additional ICT equivalent (combination of
experience, approved education and other ICT license/certification) is needed. Experience must be within
the last 10 years.
Suggested Training & Study Materials:

DD101: Foundations of Designing (online) TDMM Flash Cards (online)
DD102: Designing Telecommunications RCDD Online Test Preparation Course
Distribution Systems
Telecommunications Distribution Methods
Manual (TDMM)

PDC ICT Career Paths
DCDC Program
The Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC) demonstrates knowledge in various facets of data center design
and the ability to apply this knowledge. See pages 29-35.
Who Will Benefit?

Individuals seeking a career in data center Architects, engineers, designers and
design consultants
Anyone involved in planning, implementing, Facility and project managers
operating and making critical data center IT and telecommunications professionals
decisions
Candidates preparing for the DCDC exam
Prerequisites:
To apply for the DCDC exam, a minimum of two years of experience in the design and/or construction of data
centers is required.

DC101: Introduction to Data Center Design ANSI/BICSI 002-2014, Data Center Design
(online) and Implementation Best Practices
DC102: Applied Data Center Design and DCDC Online Test Preparationcoming soon!
Best Practices
RTPM Program
The Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM) demonstrates knowledge in project
management concepts and tools in the ICT industry. See pages 37-41.
Who Will Benefit?

Individuals seeking a career in project Data center personnel managing
management ICT projects
Installers seeking to advancement to lead Architects/Engineers who manage ICT
technicians projects
Candidates preparing for the RTPM exam
Prerequisites:
To apply for the RTPM exam, a minimum of two years of project management experience is required.
Experience does not have to be directly related to telecommunications, but telecommunications experience is a plus.
Study Materials:
Exam material is drawn from:
-Telecommunications Project Management (TPM) reference (BICSI Resource Material for
RTPM Study download only)
- A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)*, 5th edition
- Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling*, 11th edition
*This publication is for independent study and is not available for purchase through BICSI. Please visit www.bicsi.org/RTPM for
the reference editions needed.

OSP Design Program

The Outside Plant (OSP) Designer demonstrates knowledge in OSP technology and the ability to design aerial,
underground and direct-buried infrastructures. See pages 44-49.
Who Will Benefit?

Individuals seeking a career in outside Project managers and end users who
plant design, construction or maintenance maintain OSP applications
Campus telecommunications administrators Property managers, general contractors,
Installers and technicians and building and facility management
OSP sales and marketing personnel Candidates preparing for the OSP exam
Prerequisites:
To apply for the OSP exam, a minimum of two years of OSP design experience is required. In
addition, the individual must have passed the ICT Design Fundamentals exam or hold a current RCDD
credential.

OSP110: Cable Plant Design Outside Plant Design Reference Manual
OSP200: OSP Design Review (OSPDRM)
*Individuals who do not hold the RCDD credential are required to pass the ICT Design Fundamentals exam prior to sitting for the OSP exam.
ESS Design Program

The Electronic Safety and Security (ESS) Designer demonstrates knowledge in ESS and the ability to design
various systems. See pages 50-55.
Who Will Benefit?

Individuals seeking a career in electronic Sales and marketing representatives
safety and security Candidates preparing for the ESS exam
Installers and technicians
Project managers and end users who
maintain ESS applications
Prerequisites:
To apply for the ESS exam, a minimum of two years of ESS experience is required. In addition, the
individual must have passed the ICT Design Fundamentals examination or hold a current RCDD credential.

Introduction to Electronic Safety and Electronic Safety and Security Design
Security (online) Reference Manual (ESSDRM)
ESS110: Designing Electronic Safety and
Security Systems
*Individuals who do not hold the RCDD credential are required to pass the ICT Design Fundamentals exam prior to sitting for the ESS exam.

PDC ICT Career Paths
Installer 1 Program
Provides the fundamentals of cabling installation, including introductory knowledge and basic skills.
See pages 57-60 and 67-68.
Who Will Benefit?

Individuals seeking a career in cabling installation
Those looking for an introduction or who want to know more about cabling installation
Individuals with little or no cabling experience
Candidates preparing for the Installer 1 exam
Prerequisites:
None

IN101: Installer 1 Training
Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM)
Installer 2, Copper Program

Provides an overview of transmission principles related to copper, professionalism, safety and industry best
practices. See pages 57-58, 61-62 and 67-68.
Who Will Benefit?

Installers seeking to expand their knowledge and learn new copper installation skills
Level 1 Installers seeking the Installer 2, Copper credential
Candidates preparing for the Installer 2, Copper exam
Prerequisites:
To apply for the Installer 2, Copper exam, a minimum of one year of cabling installation experience is required.
It is recommended that the individual have the Installer 1 credential or an equal understanding of cabling
installation practices.

IN225: Installer 2, Copper Training

Installer 2, Optical Fiber Program

Provides an overview of transmission principles related to optical fiber, professionalism, safety and industry
best practices. See pages 57-58, 63-64 and 67-68.
Who Will Benefit?

Installers seeking to expand their knowledge and learn new optical fiber installation skills
Level 1 Installers or Level 2, Copper Installers seeking the Installer 2, Optical Fiber credential
Candidates preparing for the Installer 2, Optical Fiber exam
Prerequisites:
To apply for the Installer 2, Optical Fiber exam, a minimum of two years of cabling installation experience is
required. It is recommended that the individual have the Installer 1 credential or an equal understanding of
cabling installation practices.

IN250: Installer 2, Optical Fiber Training
Technician Program
Learn about specialized systems, including advanced copper and optical fiber structured cabling.
See pages 57-58 and 65-68.
Who Will Benefit?

Highly experienced cabling installers who oversee planning and managing installation projects
Installers seeking to expand their knowledge and learn advanced copper and optical fiber installation skills
Those who hold the Installer 2 or both the Installer 2, Copper and Installer 2, Optical Fiber credentials
Candidates preparing for the Technician exam
Prerequisites:
To apply for the Technician exam, a minimum of three years of cabling installation experience is required. It is
recommended that the individual have both the Installer 2, Copper and Installer 2, Optical Fiber credentials.

IN101: Installer 1, Training
TE350: Technician Training

PDC BICSI Learning Academy PDC
BICSI Learning Academy

Education is importantespecially in the ICT industry where technology
changes rapidly. But one training method doesnt work for everyone.
So were giving you options.
BICSI Learning Academy is the ICT industrys premier source for learning and development. Developed to accommodate
the educational needs of individuals all over the world, BICSI Learning Academy is your answer to high-quality, in-depth
training, taught by certified industry professionals. BICSI Learning Academy is comprised of three different segments:
BICSI World Headquarters, BICSI Local and BICSI CONNECT. Each offers a unique training delivery solution, and a way to
earn valuable CECs.
BICSI World Headquarters

Open Enrollment Courses
As the name suggests, BICSI offers courses on site at our World Headquarters location in Tampa,
Florida. The three spacious classrooms include state-of-the-art, hands-on training labs,
continuously updated to reflect a real-life setting. Course topics offered include design,
installation and project management. Open enrollment courses are open to the general public.
BICSI CONNECT

OnlineTraining
BICSI CONNECT gives you added flexibility when choosing BICSI training. A variety of technical
and professional courses are available online, allowing you to attend BICSI classes and earn
continuing education credits (CECs) on your own time. Connect and take online courses any day,
any time. BICSI is continuously working to add new courses! So what are you waiting for?
Check out BICSI CONNECT today! See pages 12-13 for more information.
BICSI Live Webinars

Webinars are a low-cost way to gain valuable knowledge delivered by an industry expert in real
time. Timely industry topics are prepared and presented on a continuing basis, allowing key
industry topics to be discussed when the need is greatest. BICSI webinars are available to the
general public.

BICSI Learning Academy PDC
BICSI Local

Open Enrollment Courses
Because it may not always be convenient to attend a class in Tampa, we also offer our entire
training suite in various locations around the world. BICSI takes great care to schedule classes
in areas most convenient to our members, such as major metropolitan areas and conference sites.
We choose facilities that can accommodate our mobile and technical equipment to provide
an educational experience comparable to that at our BICSI World Headquarters. These
open enrollment courses are also open to the general public.
Corporate On-site Courses

Companies with multiple staff members to train may benefit from having a BICSI ICT Training
Delivery Specialist (TDS) travel to their facility. Holding an on-site course offers you the flexibility
to choose the course(s) you want at the time you need. We provide a BICSI TDS and class
materials, ensuring you receive a first-rate learning experience. This is a great way to train a
large number of staff at the same time without having to incur travel expenses.
Related installation credentialing exams can also be offered after installation courses.
Authorized Design Training Provider (ADTP)

To increase access to quality ICT training around the globe, BICSI created the ADTP program. An
ADTP conducts BICSI design and project management training at various locations throughout
the world, using BICSI course materials and training delivery techniques. The instructors are
BICSI-certified and can choose to train only their employees or open up course registration
to the general public. Available ADTP courses include: DC102, DD102, ESS110, OSP110, OSP200
and PM110.*
Authorized Training Facility (ATF)

A BICSI ATF is a company approved to offer BICSIs ICT Cabling Installation Program,
as well as the installation exams that accompany each level. BICSI ATFs offer training
within their own BICSI-approved facility, using BICSI course materials and training delivery
techniques. Their instructors have also been BICSI-certified. ATFs can choose to train only their
employees or open up course registration to the general public. Available ATF courses include:
IN101, IN225, IN250, TE350.*
*Please see table of contents to locate details about specific courses.
www.bicsi.org/training
G ET M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N
Find descriptions of all BICSI courses in this catalog. Or visit our website for course
details, pricing, schedules and registration. While online, learn more about BICSI
authorized training providers and see a current listing of BICSI ADTPs and ATFs.

PDC Tittle Of
BICSI Learning
Section
Academy
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BICSI CONNECT Online Learning

BICSI CONNECT offers unlimited access to a variety of online courses, featuring both technical
ICT knowledge and professional development training. Available 24 hours, all year round,
BICSI CONNECT is an ideal way to further your education and a convenient way to increase
your value in the workplaceall while earning continuing education credits (CECs). BICSI
CONNECT provides you with added flexibility when choosing BICSI trainingall you need is
access to a computer.* With BICSI CONNECT, learning has no limitations!
What Can You Do With BICSI CONNECT?

View and manage your courses, including accessing course evaluations, personalized training
recommendations and other course contentall in one place.
Navigate system pages in English or Spanish.**
Build your own profile page, complete with details and photo.
So Many Topics
We realize that to be successful in your career, you need to balance your technical skill set with important
business and leadership skills. So we offer ICT professionals a variety of courses to support a well-rounded,
successful career.
BICSI CONNECT course areas include:
Technical Professional Development
- Data Center - Project Management
- Design - Safety
- Installation
All BICSI CONNECT courses require a computer, and are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
*Recommended System Requirements

Windows 7 or 8; Mac OSx10.6+; Android 4.1 or later; Apple 10S 6.x, 7.x; IE 9 or later; Firefox 21 or later; Chrome 29 or later;
Safari 5.1.8 or later; sound card with speakers/headphones for audio (audio not available for all courses); pop-up blockers disabled.
** Although users can navigate the BICSI CONNECT system in Spanish, only select courses are available in Spanish at this time.

BICSI Learning Academy PDC
Increase your ICT Skills with these course topics:
BICSI ICT Design Fundamentals** Confined Spaces Network Design

Bonding and Grounding Data Centers Outside Plant
Cabling Media Firestopping Standards
Codes Injury Prevention Structured Cabling Systems
BICSI CONNECT course offerings are constantly updated! Visit www.bicsi.org/connect for an up-to-date list.
Cursos disponibles en espaol tambin!
Nuestros estudiantes pueden escoger algunos cursos en espaol latinoamericano.

La seleccin incluye:
Programa de Fundamentos de diseo de TIC (cursos y examen)
Introduccin a los sistemas de seguridad y proteccin electrnica
Visite www.bicsi.org/espaol
Los cursos ofrecidos a travs de BICSI CONNECT se actualizan constantemente. Visite www.bicsi.org/connect bajo la seccin En Espaol
para revisar la lista ms actualizada.
** Aunque los usuarios pueden navegar por el sistema de BICSI CONNECT en espaol , solamente algunos cursos estn disponibles en este momento.
** Although users can navigate the BICSI CONNECT system in Spanish, only select courses are available in Spanish at this time.

RCDD
Registered Communications Distribution Designer

My RCDD credential gave me the opportunity to secure a job with
the University of California Los Angeles. The DD102 course provided
the best practices and standards knowledge to (my) department, as
well as other departments we work closely with (and helps) us to be
consistent in our work. Jorge Olmos, RCDD
UCLA, USA

Registered Communications Distribution Designer PDC
Registered Communications Distribution Designer

Become the Best at Building Design
Over the years, the BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
credential has become one of the most coveted designations available in the area of
distribution design. Recognized around the world, companies are sending their staff to
be trained for this prestigious credential because of the value these individuals bring to
the workplace.
In fact, RCDDs are required or requested by many private and government organizations
as part of the bidding criteria, including the U.S. Department of Defense.
An RCDD understands the importance of achieving a flexible, cost-effective,
future-ready system, during every stage of the project. Those awarded the RCDD
The RCDD credential
designation have demonstrated knowledge in the design, integration, implementation
and project management of telecommunications and data communications technology is achieved by passing
systems and related infrastructure. a comprehensive,
application-based
and knowledge-based
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
exam rooted in the
Principles of transmission Outside plant
Telecommunications
Electromagnetic compatibility Audiovisual systems Distribution Methods
Telecommunications spaces Building automation systems Manual (TDMM).
Backbone distribution systems Data networks
Horizontal distribution systems Wireless networks
ICT cables and connecting hardware Electronic safety and security
Firestop systems Data centers
Bonding and grounding (earthing) Health care
Power distribution Residential cabling
Telecommunications administration Business development and project

management
Field testing of structured cabling
www.bicsi.org/rcdd
WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE RCDD EXAM?
Individuals with five years of distribution design experience OR two years of
distribution design experience and three years of additional ICT equivalents (chosen
from combinations of experience, approved education and approved ICT license/
certification) may sit for the RCDD exam. Equivalence can be from BICSI or industry
design courses and/or design certifications. Experience must be from the last 10 years.
For exam details, see page 19. Download an RCDD exam application at
www.bicsi.org/rcdd.

PDC Registered Communications Distribution Designer
DD101: Foundations of Designing

Telecommunications Distribution Systems
ABOUT THIS COURSE
BICSI CONNECT online course* ? WHO WILL BENEFIT?
90 days to complete course
14 CECs Individuals new to the ICT industry
Individuals looking to gain the RCDD

COURSE OVERVIEW credential
Information and communications technology and cabling requirements are
Architects
constantly changing. Office buildings need high-performance cabling systems
for Internet and intranet capability. Campuses have moved from a few phones Building facility managers
per campus to wiring each classroom with high-speed integrated solutions.
Many building cabling systems are now integrated with voice, data, security, Electrical inspectors
paging and environmental controls.
General contractors
Millions of dollars are wasted every year due to improper design and
Sales/marketing personnel
installation. The majority of network problems are attributed to the
performance of the cabling system. School network administrators
This course introduces you to cabling pathways and spaces, different types of
cabling, transmission characteristics of cabling, how to evaluate the work and
how projects are managed.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS REQUIRED MATERIALS

Principles of transmission Students must have access to the Telecommunications
Structured cabling systems Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM) to complete reading
assignments for every module. The manual (not included in
Codes, standards and regulations
the course fee) can be ordered at www.bicsi.org/publications.
Media
Firestopping
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Cabling system development
See page 12.
Project management
ICT cables and connecting hardware
Bonding and grounding
*All BICSI CONNECT courses require a computer, and
are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
END OF COURSE ASSESSMENT
To earn continuing education credits (CECs) for this course, you must pass a
50-question, timed, online end of course assessment, which is included in the
course fee. Once you have registered, you have 90 days to access the course
and pass the assessment. You must receive a grade of 75 percent or higher on
the final assessment to receive your certificate and to satisfy the prerequisite
requirement for more advanced courses.

DD102: Designing Telecommunications

Distribution Systems
ABOUT THIS COURSE
5-day course
? WHO SHOULD PURCHASE?
37 CECs
Individuals preparing to take the RCDD exam
COURSE OVERVIEW
DD102 is an intensive hands-on course focused on the design of ICT designers with at least two years of
structured cabling systems. You will design telecommunications on-the-job experience in low-voltage cabling
spaces, as well as horizontal and backbone distribution systems. systems
Effective learning strategies include case study review and structured
application exercises using modernized blueprints with solutions Individuals looking for a review of
based on real-world conditions. telecommunications distribution systems
DD102 has been structured to maximize your take-away

from the class, as well as your success on the Registered
Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) exam. Offering
hands-on activities from day one, this knowledge-intensive course
instructs you in real-world tasks, preparing you for life outside of the PREREQUISITES & PREPARATION
classroom. Take-home assignments augment your learning, allowing
DD102 is designed for those who have a minimum of two years of
you to prepare questions for the classroom.
experience in the design and specifications of cabling infrastructure
In addition, students work together to complete a final group systems. If you do not meet the requirements, BICSI strongly
project, allowing them to put to use what they learned in class recommends that you complete the DD101: Foundations of Designing
immediately. Telecommunications Distribution Systems online course prior to
Note: The RCDD exam is not included in the course fee. You must apply and
enrolling in DD102.
register for the exam separately. You may complete an exam application online
at www.bicsi.org/rcdd.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Students must bring the TDMM, print or electronic, to class.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS The manual (not included in the course fee) can be ordered at
Increased hands-on activities www.bicsi.org/publications. Students are also required to bring a
Codes, standards and regulations laptop computer or tablet to class each day.
Telecommunications spaces
Horizontal distribution systems
Backbone distribution systems
Outside Plant (OSP) and campus cabling
Bonding and grounding (earthing)
Firestopping
Telecommunications administration

RCDD Online Test Preparation

ABOUT THIS COURSE
BICSI CONNECT online course*
48 CECs
? WHO WILL BENEFIT?
Access to course for lifetime of the 13th edition

Individuals preparing to take the RCDD
TDMM exam
exam
Individuals who want a review of

COURSE OVERVIEW telecommunications distribution
Studies suggest that test prep courses can help raise a test score by up to systems
25 percent1. The Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) Online
Test Preparation course is more than just you, a computer and a series of questions.
BICSI has designed this comprehensive package to give you access to the highest
quality training materials availablefrom flash cards, videos and email access, to
successful RCDDs in the business. The RCDD Online Test Preparation course provides PREREQUISITES AND PREPARATION
everything you need to help you be successful on the RCDD exam.
DD101 and DD102 are strongly recommended prior to
The RCDD Online Test Preparation course is the only BICSI-approved RCDD exam taking the RCDD Online Test Preparation course.
preparation class.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS Students must have access to the Telecommunications
Downloadable Strategy Guide Booklet: Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM). The manual
Gain an overview of the exam, including the test format and applicable (not included in the course fee) can be ordered at
chapters; Learn key formulas needed to help you pass the exam; www.bicsi.org/publications.
Receive study tips.
Purchase the TDMM and the RCDD Online Test Preparation
Electronic Exercises and Review Games: course at the same time and receive a 15% discount!
Take part in interactive games and strategies to help you memorize key
concepts.
Sample Exams: See page 12.
Take two 90-minute practice exams; Feedback will be given
highlighting areas that need improvement. Grove, 2014.
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Professionally Recorded Videos: *All BICSI CONNECT courses require a computer,

Download lessons from experienced RCDDs; Lessons target: horizontal and are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
distribution, backbone distribution and telecommunications spaces.
www.bicsi.org/rcdd
WHATS GREAT ABOUT THIS COURSE?
Only the RCDD Online Test Preparation course offers you a combination of gaming
practice, recorded lessons, online flash cards, a downloadable strategy booklet and
sample exams!

RCDD Exam Information

EXPERIENCE
Individuals with five years of distribution design experience OR two years of distribution design experience and three years of additional ICT equivalents
(chosen from combinations of experience, approved education and approved ICT license/certification) can apply for the RCDD exam. Experience must be
from the last 10 years.
SUGGESTED STUDY
DD101: Foundations of Designing Telecommunications RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
Distribution Systems (online)
DD102: Designing Telecommunications Distribution Systems
The RCDD credential is valid for three
Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM) years.
125 to 150-plus hours of independent study RCDDs are required to continue their
RCDD Online Test Preparation Course education in order to renew their RCDD
registration. Within a three-year period
(after the exam is passed), all RCDDs
EXAM APPLICATION must:
Before taking the exam, you must be approved by BICSI. Applications Earn a minimum of 45 BICSI
can be accessed online at www.bicsi.org/rcdd. See page 73 for exam recognized CECs.
registration details.
Attend at least one BICSI-recognized
conference.
THE EXAMINATION Submit proof of CECs , renewal
100 questions drawn from BICSIs TDMM.* application and pay renewal fee.
Closed-book and multiple-choice
2-hour timed exam
*You will be tested on every chapter in the TDMM. Approximately 80 percent of
the exam is comprised of content found in core chapters. Please review the
BICSI website at www.bicsi.org/rcdd for a list of core chapters in the TDMM.
The examination is administered in a computer-based testing (CBT)

format at Pearson VUE Authorized Training Centers, worldwide.
Paper-pencil exams are available at select BICSI conferences.
Visit www.pearsonvue.com/bicsi for a location near you.

TDMM, 13th edition

Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual
The Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM) is BICSIs flagship manual, a true world
resource in global best practices, as well as the basis for the Registered Communications Distribution
Designer (RCDD) exam. The TDMM provides deep reference information on the standards and codes
that impact our readership, providing readers with the guidelines to execute future-ready projects with
reduced cost. The TDMM provides critical design information and practices for todays and tomorrows
networks.
In addition to updating existing practices to current technology for data networks, the 13th edition
TDMM has incorporated new information to address the issues and solutions emerging for tomorrows
networks, including:
Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Passive Optical Networks (PON) IP Infrastructure for AV Systems
Emphasis has been placed on ensuring content is applicable to the designers needs of today. A new section on business development has also
been added.
Whether a newcomer or seasoned veteran to ICT system design, the TDMM is an indispensable reference that completes any ICT library, available
as a two-volume printed manual or via electronic download.
CONTENTS
The TDMM, 13th edition, consists of two volumes, 2,100+ pages , 21 chapters and five appendices, Quiz Yourself!
as well as a comprehensive glossary.
Principles of Transmission Electronic Safety and Security

Online TDMM
Electromagnetic Compatibility Data Centers
Telecommunications Spaces Health Care
Flash Cards
Backbone Distribution Systems Residential Cabling Test your knowledge of the
TDMM and study for the RCDD
Horizontal Distribution Systems Business Development and Project
Management exam with online TDMM flash
ITS Cables and Connecting Hardware
cards, exclusively from BICSI.
Firestop Systems Appendix A: Codes, Standards,
Regulations, and Organizations With 1,800 questions, the
Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) cards are divided by chapter
Appendix B: Network Interfaces and
Power Distribution Demarcation Points in the United States and include answers and page
Telecommunications Administration Appendix C: Regulations and Standards
references for each card.
Field Testing of Structured Cabling for Emissions and Immunity
Outside Plant Appendix D: Mechanical, Ingress, BEST OF SHOW!
Audiovisual Systems Climatic/Chemical, and Electromagnetic BICSIs TDMM, 13th edition, received the
Considerations prestigious 2014 Award of Distinction and
Building Automation Systems
Appendix E: Legal Considerations for was named Best of Show from the Society
Data Networks
the ITS Distribution Designer for Technical Communication (STC). The
Wireless Networks TDMM was also recognized internationally
with the 2015 STC Award of Merit.
? WHO SHOULD PURCHASE? ISBNs: 1-928886-64-7 (print) 1-928886-66-3 (electronic)
Anyone in the ICT industry Engineers

Beginner and veteran designers Students taking BICSI courses*
Consultants RCDD exam candidates
End users *The TDMM must be brought to class for DD101 and DD102. www.bicsi.org/tdmm

ANSI/BICSI 006-2015 an American National Standard
Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Design and Implementation

ANSI/BICSI
006-2015
Best Practices
Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
Design and Implemenatation
Best Practices
In 2014, mobile data traffic was nearly 30 times the size of the entire global Internet traffic in 2000. Over
the next five years, mobile data is projected to increase by a factor of 10. Capacity, access and reliability
are words often used to describe what current and future wireless infrastructure needs to be. Solutions
like distributed antenna systems (DAS) assist in providing capacity and access. And for a DAS, the design
and installation of the DAS is vital for the reliability demanded by users.
ANSI/BICSI 006-2015 is the first DAS infrastructure standard that provides designers and installers
both information on the types and components of a DAS and also provides requirements and Spanish Version
recommendations for the design and installation of a standards-compliant, vendor-neutral DAS that is Coming Soon!
able to be used for a wide range of applications, environments and locations.
HIGHLIGHTS
Scope of distributed antenna systems (DAS)
Required standards and documents
Regulatory and safety issues
DAS components
Design
Infrastructure implementation
All professionals that use DAS in Facilities and building managers

conjunction with ICT ICT system designers
Architects Project managers
Engineers www.bicsi.org/006

ANSI/BICSI 004-2012
Information Technology Systems Design and Implementation
Best Practices for Healthcare Institutions and Facilities
Each day, it seems some new healthcare or IT development is released, increasing the pace of integration
of IT systems. Be it electronic health records, newer and faster diagnostic equipment or changing
inpatient care and experience, all are increasingly reliant on the stability of IT infrastructure.
But as designers can attest, healthcare design can be very complex, due to the number and variety of
systems, operational spaces and additional regulations specific to healthcare. Todays modern hospital
includes areas comparable to residential, commercial, general office and industrial environments, all of
which require not only the traditional phone and network connectivity, but other systems, as well. These additional systems include security and building
support, data and record archive and retrieval, and specialized communication (e.g., nurse call), all of which have added security requirements governing
access, encryption and even physical location.
To aid todays designer, ANSI/BICSI 004-2012, Information Technology Systems Design and Implementation Best Practices for Healthcare Institutions
and Facilities, has been released to provide guidance on the issues specific to the healthcare environment. Written for the wide variety of facilities,
including hospitals, outpatient clinics and skilled nursing facilities, this standard covers not only common telecommunications and IT infrastructure
concerns, but also specific healthcare systems, such as nurse call, interactive television/hospitality systems and connected medical imaging.
HIGHLIGHTS
Telecommunications pathways, spaces and testing
Healthcare systems
- nurse and code call systems
All professionals involved with
- connected medical imaging
hospital and healthcare facilities
- patient monitoring (telemetry) who:
- physician dictation - Design and implement ICT
- wireless medical telemetry system (WMTS) systems
- Design and implement IP-
- infant abduction prevention
enabled systems
- interactive patient television system
- Inspect or require knowledge of
- alarm management ICT and IP-enabled systems
IP-enabled systems - Manage or maintain ICT and IP-
enabled systems
- wireless networks
- Manage ICT infrastructure
- distributed and discrete antenna systems
projects
- radio frequency identification (RFID)-based
systems
- intercom systems
- clock and time systems
System integration
Infectious control risk assessment (ICRA) www.bicsi.org/004

ANSI/BICSI 003-2014
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Practices for
Information Technology Systems
The request and adoption of building information modeling (BIM) for information and
communications technology (ICT) projects has been steadily increasing in recent years.
Architectural, engineering and construction firms all differ in what they require and ultimately
provide their client. When combined with the varying levels of information provided by
manufacturers that support all aspects of the construction industry, the result can be
inefficiencies, frustration and a failure to meet project expectations.
ANSI/BICSI 003-2014, Building Information Modeling (BIM) Practices for Information Technology
Systems is the first BIM standard written specifically for ICT. At its core, the standard provides detailed information about BIM content models and
object parameters, setting the recommended levels and guidelines for BIM models. Also contained are considerations about the integration of
BIM within projects, as well as identifying items within ICT systems that often enter into spatial conflicts with other areas of construction
(e.g., electrical, mechanical).
Architects Project managers www.bicsi.org/003

Engineers Telecommunications and Information
Technology (IT) consultants and
Facilities and building managers installers.
Facility owners and operators
ICT system designers

www.bicsi.org/001
ANSI/BICSI 001-2009
Information Transport Systems Design Standard for
K-12 Educational Institutions
Education in schools is rapidly changing as new technology and teaching methodologies are developed.
ANSI/BICSI 001-2009, Information Transport Systems Design Standard for K-12 Educational
Institutions is the first standard available that is solely written for the design of ICT systems used within
the educational environments of K-12 (primary and secondary) schools and facilities. Providing
information that cuts across multidisciplinary design efforts, this standard provides direction,
allowing for savings in building construction and renovation, as well as the planning of future
growth and changes.
In addition, given the specialized needs of the end usersthe students themselvesANSI/BICSI 001-2009 goes beyond comparable design standards,
providing guidance in the selection and implementation of materials, such as types of cabling, to provide a safe environment for all.

PDC Specialized Knowledge and Resources
Specialized Knowledge and Resources

BICSI offers additional training not specific to a particular career path, but just as valuable. The following distribution design courses are widely popular
among both our design and installation students, and are often taken as a transition from design to installation or installation to design.
DD120: Grounding and Protection Fundamentals

for Telecommunications Systems
ABOUT THIS COURSE COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
2-day course Structured cabling systems BICSI-recommended
Basic electrical theory practices
17 CECs Grounding for multiple
Lightning and lightning
mitigation buildings
COURSE OVERVIEW Surge protector and cable
Electrostatic discharge
The DD120 course provides participants with the fundamentals needed generation and prevention grounding
to design, install, maintain and troubleshoot grounding and bonding Test equipment and
Grounding myths
systems for telecommunications systems. The class will focus on procedures
employee safety and equipment performance, and correct mythical Earthing and earth
connections ANSI/TIA-607-B
assumptions that people have about electrical properties, grounding
components
and bonding. Participants will learn the latest on recommended test Testing and
procedures and instrument techniques, and will receive site survey troubleshooting Checklists and checklist
testing checklists for all types of systems and configurations. DD120 review
will emphasize relevant codes and standards such as the IEEE Equipment grounding
Electromagnetic
Green and Emerald books, NEC (Canadian Electrical Code , where Ground fault causes and compatibility and electro-
applicable), and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and others. examples magnetic interference/
Interactive knowledge checks are provided throughout the course, Isolated grounding radio frequency inter-
preparing participants for questions that may be asked during the ference (EMI/RFI) sources
Equipment ground testing
design and installation process. Voltage quality problems
Telecommunications
grounding Mitigation equipment
PREPARATION
? WHO WILL BENEFIT? Basic AC/DC theory, Ohms law. Also, basic familiarity with
ANSI/TIA-607-B and TDMM, 13th edition, Chapter 8: Bonding
Individuals involved in the design and Grounding (Earthing).
specification, installation, inspection
and maintenance of electrical and/or
telecommunications systems

Interactive knowledge checks throughout the course help you apply
what youve learned.

Specialized Knowledge and Resources PDC
DD125: Advanced Bonding and Grounding

(Earthing)
ABOUT THIS COURSE
2-day course
17 CECs
? WHO WILL BENEFIT?
COURSE OVERVIEW
The DD125 course is an advanced course that allows students to Individuals involved in the design
move far beyond the traditional textbook instruction and apply specification, installation, inspection
real-world information in a practical, hands-on environment. and maintenance of electrical and/or
Expanding on the fundamental knowledge of grounding and telecommunications systems
bonding, DD125 will prepare participants for the difficulties of
troubleshooting power and grounding/bonding problems in a room
or at a building, regardless of its size or application, by allowing them
to perform realistic investigations on conditions similar to those
in the field. This course provides expert instruction on the many
issues that affect grounding and bonding, while offering the latest
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
information on recommended practices, techniques and site survey Grounding basics and review
testing for all types of systems and configurations. Participants Earthing (grounding electrode) systems
will perform their own grounding and bonding site surveys to
Equipment grounding systems
properly apply test equipment to real-world problems, using such
testers as grounding impedance testers, VOMs, earth grounding Telecommunications bonding systems
resistance testers and other instruments that are used to gauge the
acceptability of grounding/bonding connections. Throughout the
course, DD125 will emphasize relevant codes and standards such PREPARATION
as the IEEE Green and Emerald books, NEC (Canadian Electrical
Attendance of DD120, qualified technical/electrical
Code , where applicable), Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
training, or a strong hands-on electrical or
and others.
telecommunications background.
BICSI training reinforces content found in

BICSI technical manuals and standards.

Whether youre a designer, installer or technician, youll gain invaluable first-hand
experience as you perform your own grounding and bonding site survey.

BICSI 's ICT Terminology Handbook, Version 1.0

Following in the footsteps of the classic BICSI Information Transport Systems
Dictionary, the brand new BICSI's ICT Terminology Handbook download is an essential
tool for all information and communications technology (ICT) professionals. This
compendium of terms, definitions, acronyms, symbols and more, is relevant for anyone
seeking a BICSI credential AND for those needing an on-the-job reference.
BICSIs ICT Terminology Handbook is a global product resulting from the joint efforts
of a team of seasoned ICT subject matter experts. Starting from a base of content used
in BICSIs technical publications, the team expanded the scope to include material from
the entire ICT industry. The end result is more than 300 pages of relevant and useful
information sure to increase ICT professionals skill sets.
To purchase and download your copy today, visit www.bicsi.org/terminology.

*Free to BICSI members
Architects Engineers
Consultants IT professionals
Designers Telecommunications professionals
BICSI 's Special ICT Design Considerations,

Version 1.0
Many of BICSIs credential holders, from RCDDs to RTPMs, will eventually encounter
information and communications technology (ICT) designs that fall outside of the norm.
BICSIs Special ICT Design Considerations download addresses the special designs
that ICT designers are likely to encounter. Taken from the pages of BICSIs flagship
Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM), this information is now in
one convenient place.
Visit www.bicsi.org/considerations to download your copy today!

Specialized Knowledge and Resources PDC
Do You Qualify for GSA Pricing?

BICSI offers U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) pricing to qualifying agencies for
students attending open enrollment classes and agencies wishing to host BICSI classes for
their employees.
BICSI credentials are highly respected throughout the industry for the level of training excellence they represent. They carry great weight when competing
with other ICT professionals. Start the process of earning a BICSI credential today and help secure your future.
CONTRACT INFORMATION
SIN 132-50 - Training courses for information technology equipment and software. (FPDS Code U012)
Contract Number: GS-35F-0253M
Period Covered by Contract: February 8, 2012-February 7, 2017
The full contract is available to view at www.bicsi.org/gsa.
DUNS: 04-425-6352
SIN Course Code Course Description

132-50 DD102 ..............................................................................................................................Designing Telecommunications Distribution Systems
132-50 DD120 ...........................................................................................Grounding and Protection Fundamentals for Telecommunications Systems
132-50 DD125............................................................................................................................................Advanced Bonding and Grounding (Earthing)
132-50 DC125 .......................................................................................................................................................Data Center Design and Best Practices
132-50 ESS110....................................................................................................................................Designing Electronic Safety and Security Systems
132-50 OSP110 .................................................................................................................................................................................... Cable Plant Design
132-50 OSP200 .................................................................................................................................................................................OSP Design Review
132-50 PM110................................................................................................................................................Telecommunications Project Management
132-50 IN101............................................................................................................................................................................... BICSI Installer 1 Training
132-50 IN225 ...............................................................................................................................................................BICSI Installer 2, Copper Training
132-50 IN250 ......................................................................................................................................................BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber Training
132-50 TE350 ..........................................................................................................................................................................BICSI Technician Training
To view a complete list of GSA course offerings,

including a complete list of Open Market courses and pricing,
visit www.bicsi.org/gsa.
www.bicsi.org/gsa
Products and ordering information in this Authorized Federal Supply Service (FSS) Information Technology Schedule List are available on the GSA
Advantage! System. Agencies can browse GSA Advantage! by accessing the FSS home page at www.gsa.gov. Under GSA guidelines, BICSI will
accept government payments made using SmartPay credit cards that are authorized through major national banks. Please contact BICSI Membership
and Customer Care at 800.242.7405 (USA and Canada toll-free) or +1 813.979.1991 with any questions you may have on both GSA pricing and ordering.
You may also email bicsi@bicsi.org.

BICSI Library
All BICSI technical manuals, plus the entire selection of BICSI standards, are available
in one convenient package.
This complete collection is ideal for anyone starting their ICT library, or those looking to update their existing BICSI publications.
Content throughout the 5,000-plus page collection is extensive, ranging from the fundamentals of ICT to cabling design to specialized applications. In
addition to voice and data system design, detailed cabling and infrastructure supporting electronic safety and security, building controls and AV systems
are presented. Design and installation best practices are also properly covered. The BICSI Library is available in both print and downloadable formats.
The BICSI Library combines the convenience of having all of BICSIs technical information at your fingertips while providing savings when compared to
purchasing and shipping each item individually.
The BICSI Library includes:

MANUALS/PUBLICATIONS STANDARDS
Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM), ANSI/BICSI 006-2015, page 21
page 20
ANSI/BICSI 004-2012, page 22
BICSI's ICT Terminlology Handbook (download version only),
page 26 ANSI/BICSI 001-2009, page 23
BICSI's Special ICT Design Considerations (download version only), ANSI/BICSI 003-2014, page 23
page 26 ANSI/BICSI 002-2014, page 35
Outside Plant Design Reference Manual (OSPDRM), page 49 ANSI/BICSI 005-2013, page 56
Electronic Safety and Security Design Reference Manual ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568-2006, page 68
(ESSDRM), page 55
ANSI/NECA/BICSI 607-2011, page 68
Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual
(ITSIMM), page 67
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organizations acquisitions and access necessary technical late 2015.
information.
Find out more about IHS and BICSI at www.ihs.com/bicsi

DCDC
Data Center Design Consultant
Ive been designing and installing cable systems in data center

environments for 12 years. Earning the BICSI Data Center Design
Consultant credential helped me understand the mechanical and
electrical system requirements. The course instructor and materials
helped me understand each component of these systems and how they
function in the data center. Doug Terry, RCDD, RTPM, DCDC, NTS, TPMA
Premiere Communications & Consulting, Inc., USA

PDC Data Center Design Consultant
Data Center Design

Consultant
Prove Your Ability to Handle Complex Data
Center Design and Implementation
Due to the push for greater capacity, increased efficiency and higher levels of
utilization, data centers have become more complex to design and bring online.
Todays data center designers are often required to possess knowledge in
mechanical, electrical and telecommunications systems, as well as a familiarity The DCDC credential is
with the other needs of a data center, such as reliability, security and building
requirements. This added knowledge gives potential clients the extra confidence achieved by passing a
needed to hire you. comprehensive exam
The BICSI Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC) recognizes those individuals who
based on content found
have demonstrated the knowledge (as well as the ability to apply that knowledge) in the ANSI/BICSI 002-
over the multiple facets within data center design and construction. Candidates for 2014, Data Center Design
this designation are individuals involved in the planning, implementing and making
and Implementation Best
of critical decisions regarding data centers.
Practices standard.
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
Architectural and space planning
Site selection
Electrical systems
Mechanical systems
Ancillary systems
Information technology
Commissioning
Data center operations and maintenance
Sustainable data centers
Design process
Risk analysis Attention!
Effective September 1, 2015 all new DCDC exam
applicants will be tested on material from the
ANSI/BICSI 002-2014, Data Center Design and
Implementation Best Practices standard.
www.bicsi.org/datacenter
The Data Center Design Consultant credential is available to individuals who have a minimum
of two years of experience in the design and/or construction of data centers. Experience must
be from the last six years.
For exam details, see page 34. Download an exam application at www.bicsi.org/datacenter.

Data Center Design Consultant PDC
DC101: Introduction to
Data Center Design
? WHO WILL BENEFIT?
ABOUT THIS COURSE
BICSI CONNECT online course* Anyone entering a career involving the
planning, implementing, operating and
90 days to complete course making of critical data center decisions
14 CECs Architects
Consultants
COURSE OVERVIEW Designers
BICSIs DC101: Introduction to Data Center Design is an online, Engineers

self-paced course intended to act as the first step in the Data Center Facility professionals
Design Consultant (DCDC) career path. Based on the ANSI/BICSI IT professionals
002-2014 standard, the course will cover foundational knowledge
of data center design, including an overview of the data center New data center professionals
design process, design criteria, systems, components, sustainability, Project managers
commissioning and maintenance. DC101 consists of 11 modules filled Telecommunications professionals
with engaging interactions, knowledge checks and gaming activities
designed to help you retain basic knowledge of data center design
based practices.
COURSE MATERIALS
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
It is strongly suggested that students have access to
By the end of this course you will be able to:
the ANSI/BICSI 002-2014 , Data Center Design and
Select the appropriate availability class based on the site Implementation Best Practices standard to refer to during
requirements the course. The standard (not included in the course fee)
Locate a suitable site to construct a data center can be ordered at www.bicsi.org/publications.
Identify best practices used when building a new or updating an
existing data center
Apply sustainability concepts to a data center design
See page 12.
Identify the systems housed in a data center
Examine the phases in a commissioning process
*All BICSI CONNECT courses require a computer, and
are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
END OF COURSE ASSESSMENT
The DC101 course includes a comprehensive end of course
assessment. The assessment contains 50 questions and you will be
given one hour to complete and submit your answers. You will be
able to take the assessment as many times as you need to master the
content. A score of 75 percent or higher must be achieved to satisfy
course completion and earn CECs.

DC102: Applied Data Center Design

and Best Practices
ABOUT THIS COURSE ? WHO WILL BENEFIT?
5-day course
Anyone involved in planning,
33 CECs implementing, operating and making
critical data center decisions
COURSE OVERVIEW Architects

BICSIs DC102: Applied Data Center Design and Best Practices course is a Data center professionals
five-day course that provides an in-depth review of best practices for designing
data centers. In this course you will be introduced to various data center Designers
infrastructure systems. In addition, you will have an opportunity to apply what Engineers
you have learned by engaging in case studies, discussions and real-world
scenarios, as well as gain practical application in ICT data center design best Facility mangers
practices. After completing this course, you should be able to design a data IT professionals
center based on a set of given requirements; this will include both new and
retrofit designs. Project managers
In addition to data center design, the course will also include life safety practices Telecommunications professionals
such as grounding and bonding to ensure that you can account for these issues
when designing a data center. On the last day of the course, you will be able
to evaluate your learning through a final project and a comprehensive course
assessment. PREREQUISITES AND PREPARATION
DC102 is designed for those who have a minimum
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS of two years of experience in data center design and/
The DC102 course will address the following areas: or construction. If you do not meet the experience
requirements, BICSI strongly recommends that you
Data center design process Ancillary systems
complete the DC101: Introduction to Data Center Design
Site location - Security systems online course prior to enrolling in DC102.
Building and support spaces - Fire protection systems
Computer room layout - Building automation systems REQUIRED MATERIALS
Electrical systems (BAS) All students must purchase the ANSI/BICSI 002-2014
- Lighting standard prior to attending class. The standard (not
included in the course fee) can be ordered at
Mechanical systems Security plan
www.bicsi.org/publications. Students must also
Telecommunications and IT Commissioning bring a laptop or tablet to class each day.
www.bicsi.org/datacenter
A variety of hands-on exercises, including a final group project,
will help reinforce material and prepare students for real-world
scenarios.

DCDC Online Test Preparation Coming late 2015!
ABOUT THIS COURSE

Access to course for lifetime of DCDC exam based on
? WHO WILL BENEFIT?
ANSI/BICSI 002-2014 Individuals preparing to take the DCDC

exams
COURSE OVERVIEW Individuals who want a review of data
The Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC) Online Test Preparation course is a center designs
self-study course designed to help you prepare for the DCDC exam. Because it is
a self-study course, you can complete each module on your own time and practice
as often as you need in order to master each concept. The DCDC Online Test
Preparation course is aligned with the ANSI/BICSI 002-2014, Data Center Design
and Implementation Best Practices standard. After completing this course, you will be PREREQUISITES AND PREPARATION
better prepared to pass the DCDC exam. DC101 and DC102 are strongly recommended prior to
taking the DCDC Online Test Preparation course.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
The course will cover all core chapters identified in scope for the DCDC exam. REQUIRED MATERIALS
Topics discussed in the course include: Students must have access to the ANSI/BICSI
Architectural and space planning 002-2014, Data Center Design and Implementation
Site selection Best Practices standard. The standard (not included
Electrical systems in the course fee) can be ordered at
www.bicsi.org/publications.
Mechanical systems
Ancillary systems
Information technology RECOMMENDED SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
Commissioning
See page 12.
Data center operations and maintenance
Sustainability of data centers *All BICSI CONNECT courses require a computer,
Design process and are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Risk analysis
Attention! Please visit www.bicsi.org for the most up to-date

CEC amount.
Effective September 1, 2015 all new DCDC exam applicants will be tested
on material from the ANSI/BICSI 002-2014, Data Center Design and
Implementation Best Practices standard.

Only the DCDC Online Test Preparation course offers you a combination
of gaming practice, video tutorials, online flash cards and sample exams!

DCDC Exam Information

EXPERIENCE
Individuals with a minimum of two years of experience in the design and/
or construction of data centers can apply for the exam. Experience must
be from the last six years. RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
SUGGESTED STUDY The DCDC credential is valid for three

DC101: Introduction to Data Center Design (online) years.
DC102: Applied Data Center Design and Best DCDC credential holders are required to
Practices continue their education in order to renew
their registration. Within a three-year
DCDC Online Test Preparation Course coming soon! period (after the exam is passed), these
credential holders must:
ANSI/BICSI 002-2014, Data Center Design and Implementation
Best Practices - a minimum of 125 hours of independent study Earn a minimum of 24 BICSI-
recognized CECs.
Submit proof of CECs, renewal

EXAM APPLICATION
application and pay renewal fee.
Before taking the exam, you must be approved by BICSI. Applications
can be accessed online at www.bicsi.org/datacenter. See page 73
for exam registration details.
THE EXAMINATION
100 questions drawn from BICSIs ANSI/BICSI 002-2014
standard
Two-hour timed exam

Attention!
Effective September 1, 2015 all new DCDC exam
The examination is administered in a computer-based testing (CBT) applicants will be tested on material from the
format at Pearson VUE Authorized Training Centers, worldwide. ANSI/BICSI 002-2014, Data Center Design and
Paper-pencil exams are available at select BICSI conferences. Implementation Best Practices standard.

ANSI/BICSI 002-2014 En Espaol Tambin!

Data Center Design and Implementation www.bicsi.org/espaol
Best Practices
Data center construction and expansion is predicted to continue steadily worldwide.
With the increasing focus on reliability and efficiency, the initial design is more an American National Standard
important than ever. Thus, professionals within data center design are required to ANSI/BICSI
002-2014
have knowledge of mechanical, electrical and telecommunications systems and how Data Center Design and
they support the network and network equipment in the data centers core. Implementation Best Practices
ANSI/BICSI 002-2014, Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices,

BICSI's international best-seller, covers all major systems found within a data center.
Written by industry professionals from all major disciplines, this standard not only
lists what a data center requires, but provides ample recommendations on the best
methods of implementing a design to fulfill your needs.
HIGHLIGHTS
As the foundation standard for data center design, BICSIs 002 features
17 chapters and 8 appendices, spread over 500 pages, covering the following
and more:
Design Methodology
- Facilities, cabling, network, services and applications
- Data center service outsourcing

Site Selection and Space Planning A&E and construction firms involved
with data centers
- Modular and container data centers
- Site services and hazards DCDC applicants
Building structural and architectural requirements
Data center owners and operators
Electrical Systems
- Utility to ITE power systems Professionals within facilities and
- Standby and backup power systems physical security management
- DC power Project managers and installers
Mechanical Systems
Telecommunications and information
Security and Fire
technology (IT) consultants
- Architectural, electronic and operational security
- Fire safety for chimneys and aisle enclosures
DCIM and Building Systems
Telecommunications Infrastructure
- Hot and cold aisles
- Cabinet airflow and cabling capacity
Network Infrastructure
www.bicsi.org/002
Data Center Commissioning & Maintenance
Energy Efficiency
Multi-Site Data Center Architecture

Dont Stop Learning.
We Wont Stop Teaching.
With BICSI Learning Academy,

access to high-quality ICT training is at your fingertips.
Made up of three distinct facets designed to work in harmony,
the Academy gives you the ability to choose where and how you learn.
Whether its online, at BICSI World Headquarters or in your area, BICSI courses are
available to suit your needs. We offer introductory, intermediate and advanced-level
training so you can continue to advance throughout your professional career.
Data Centers. Cable Network Design. Project Management.

Cabling Installation. Outside Plant.
Learn more at www.bicsi.org/academy.
RTPM
Registered Telecommunications Project Manager

I have found that career 'doors' requiring a (project management)
certification previously closed are being opened as PMOs see the
value in the RTPM, with the added benefit of ICT knowledge that
other credentials dont bring to the table. Eric Helsel, RCDD, RTPM, OSP
Convergent Technology Partners,
USA

PDC Registered Telecommunications Project Manager
Registered Telecommunications
Project Manager
Show that Youre a Leader in ICT Project
Management
The successful completion of any ICT project, whether in the office or out in the field,
is heavily dependent upon how well the project is organized. With so many details to
coordinate, one mix up can result in costly delays, or even worse, starting over.
BICSI developed the Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM)

Exam material is drawn from:
Program as a career path for individuals seeking an advanced understanding of ICT,
personnel management and project management. ICT project managers, project Telecommunications Project
coordinators, lead technicians, project team leaders and individuals seeking a Management reference (BICSI
profession in this rapidly growing field are encouraged to earn the RTPM credential. Resource Material for RTPM Study
download only)
A BICSI RTPM oversees and coordinates the interaction between designers, engineers,
installers and technicians when new ICT projects are being developed or are undergoing A Guide to the Project Management
construction. RTPM exam candidates are tested on their ability to understand Body of Knowledge (PMBOK
and apply a vast collection of telecommunications project management principles, Guide)*, 5th edition
concepts, tools and technology.
Project Management: A Systems
Approach to Planning, Scheduling,
and Controlling*, 11th edition
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
*This publication is for independent study and is
Specific project information not available for purchase through BICSI. Please
gathering visit www.bicsi.org/RTPM for the reference
editions needed.
Initial project budget estimate
creation
Project proposal orchestration
Project deliverables
Administration
Project launch
Communication
Project closing
www.bicsi.org/rtpm
W H O C A N A P P LY F O R T H E R T P M E X A M ?
RTPM exam candidates must have a minimum of two years of project management experience.
This experience does not have to be telecommunications related, but telecommunications
experience is a plus. Experience must be from the last six years.
For exam details, see page 40. Download an RTPM exam application at www.bicsi.org/rtpm.

Registered Telecommunications Project Manager PDC
PM110: Telecommunications
Project Management
ABOUT THIS COURSE
5-day course
35 CECs
? WHO WILL BENEFIT?
Candidates preparing to take the RTPM

exam
COURSE OVERVIEW
Individuals seeking a career in project
Project management is a discipline that encompasses planning,
management
organizing and managing resources to achieve successful completion of
specific projects, goals and objectives. Project management has become Installers seeking advancement to
an important part of the ICT industry. Becoming a successful ICT project lead technicians
manager requires knowledge of the project management process and
the telecommunications process (e.g., codes, standards, installation Data center professionals managing
methods, telecommunications design). This five-day course covers the ICT projects
entire cycle of a project, with an emphasis on construction projects as Architects/engineers who manage ICT
they relate to ICT design and installation projects. projects
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Project initiation Cost management PREPARATION
PM110 is an introduction to project management in the
Project safety Procurement management
telecommunications industry. BICSI recommends that
Human resource management Change management students have at least two years of ICT experience and
possess basic knowledge of project management concepts.
Project scheduling Project closing
Review of the Telecommunications Project Management
Communication management (TPM) reference, 2nd edition, is also recommended. Order online
at www.bicsi.org/publications.
Risk management
Quality management
COURSE MATERIALS
Students are encouraged to bring a laptop computer to class.
Attention!
Effective October 1, 2015, all new RTPM exam applicants will
be tested on material from the Telecommunications Project
Management (TPM) reference, 2nd edition, A Guide to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide*), 5th edition, Any instructor-led BICSI course can be brought to your
and the Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, organization through on-site training.
Scheduling, and Controlling,* 11th edition.
*This publication is for independent study and is not available for purchase
through BICSI. Please visit www.bicsi.org/RTPM for the reference editions
needed.

PDC Registered Telecommunications Project Manager
RTPM Exam Information

EXPERIENCE
RTPM exam candidates must have a minimum of two years of
project management experience. This experience does not have to be
telecommunications related, but telecommunications experience is a
plus. Experience must be from the last six years.
SUGGESTED STUDY RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 125 hours of independent study of:
- Telecommunications Project Management (TPM) reference The RTPM credential is valid for three
(BICSI Resource Material for RTPM Study download only) years.
- A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK Guide) *, 5th edition RTPMs are required to continue their
education in order to renew their RTPM
- Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning,
registration. Within a three-year period,
Scheduling, and Controlling *, 11th edition
all RTPMs must:
Earn a minimum of 36 BICSI-
EXAM APPLICATION recognized CECs.
can be accessed online at www.bicsi.org/rtpm. See page 73 for exam Submit proof of CECs, renewal
registration details. application and pay renewal fee.
THE EXAMINATION
100 questions that cover the bodies of knowledge for project
management in the ICT industry
Two-hour timed exam

Attention!
Effective October 1, 2015, all new RTPM exam applicants will be tested on material from the Telecommunications Project Management (TPM) reference,
2nd edition, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide*), 5th edition, and the Project Management: A Systems Approach
to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling,* 11th edition.
*This publication is for independent study and is not available for purchase through BICSI. Please visit www.bicsi.org/RTPM for the reference editions needed.

Registered Telecommunications Project Manager PDC
TPM
Telecommunications Project Management (TPM) reference, Telecommunications
Project Management
2nd edition (BICSI Resource Material for RTPM Study)

Second Edition
The downloadable Telecommunications Project Management (TPM) reference, 2nd edition, BICSI
Resource Material for RTPM Study contains key technical information that prospective candidates
for BICSIs Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM) designation will need to
successfully complete the RTPM exam. This material is to be used in conjunction with A Guide to the
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), 5th edition, and Project Management:
A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 11th edition. The RTPM is a
valuable credential, giving holders of this designation the necessary skills needed for challenging
telecommunications project management.
The TPM, 2nd edition, contains relevant telecommunications project management content gleaned
from the pages of BICSIs TDMM, 13th edition; the ITSIMM, 6th edition; and the OSPDRM,
5th edition.
CONTENTS
Telecommunications Administration Safety procedures
Cable and connector types Data centers
Pathways and spaces Planning and project management
Right-of-way Telecommunications administration
Project design Business development
Students in the PM110: Individuals seeking a career in Project team leaders

Telecommunications Project project management
Management course Telecommunications project
Lead technicians managers
Candidates preparing to take
the RTPM exam Project coordinators www.bicsi.org/tpm
Attention!
Effective October 1, 2015, all new RTPM exam applicants will be tested on material from the Telecommunications Project Management (TPM)
reference, 2nd edition, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide*), 5th edition, and the Project Management: A
Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling,* 11th edition.
*This publication is for independent study and is not available for purchase through BICSI. Please visit www.bicsi.org/RTPM for the reference editions needed.

PDC ICT Design Fundamentals Program
ICT Design Fundamentals Program

Core ICT Knowledge through BICSI CONNECT
Learn the basics of information and communications technology (ICT) via five online courses, ideal for
those starting out in the industry or those looking for a refresher of the fundamentals. The first step En Espaol Tambin!
toward obtaining the OSP credential, the ICT Design Fundamentals Program will also assist students in Todos los cursos de Fundamentos
long-term career advancement. In addition, this program serves as a transition point for installers and de Diseo de TIC, incluyendo el
technicians who want to explore a design-oriented career. examen, se ofrecen en espaol!
After completing all five Web-based courses, students may sit for the ICT Design Fundamentals exam.
www.bicsi.org/espaol
Upon passing, and once experience requirements are met, an individual may then sit for the OSP exam.*
*RCDD credential holders are not required to pass the ICT Design Fundamentals exam in order to sit for the OSP exam.
COURSES INCLUDE:
Note: Courses are listed in the order of recommended completion.
Individually purchased courses must be completed within 60 days of purchase.
Structured Cabling Systems

A structured cabling system is a complete collective configuration of cabling and associated
hardware at a given site which, once installed, provides a comprehensive infrastructure. This
course discusses pathways, spaces, firestopping, codes and standards, all of which are a core
focus of the ICT designer.
Media Selection
ICT designers must be aware of the various types of media (cable) that are available. Each type and
configuration has specific uses and defined installation methods. This course focuses on the types
and characteristics of ICT media and their installation procedures, so designers can make the most
appropriate media choice for each design.
Bonding and Grounding

Bonding and grounding (earthing) are an integral portion of the telecommunications infrastructure
for providing a safe electrical operating environment. They are also instrumental in providing a
reliable reference for the operation of electronic equipment. This course offers students the
opportunity to advance their bonding and grounding (earthing) knowledge by reviewing basic
electrical theory, grounding system configurations and components.
? WHO WILL BENEFIT?
Candidates preparing for the OSP exam
Those new to the ICT industry or who want to refresh their knowledge
Installers and technicians looking to integrate into design

ICT Design Fundamentals Program PDC
Network Design
The ICT designers responsibility doesnt end with structured cabling. In todays highly networked workplace,
network integration is a major topic for the ICT designer. This course explores three separate network
applications: data, wireless and data centers.
Project Management
Project management has become an important part of the ICT industry and a unique career path for the ICT design
professional. This course reviews the common tools and techniques used to ensure successful project completion.
All BICSI CONNECT courses require a computer, and are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
See page 12 for system requirements.
BUNDLE AND SAVE

Save money by purchasing these courses and exam as a
bundle. A bundle purchase will allow one year for completion
of all courses and the exam. CECs are not offered for the
Fundamentals bundle.
www.bicsi.org/fundamentals
This well-rounded lineup of courses offers both the industry novice and
the experienced professional a simple overview of hot ICT topics!

OSP
Outside Plant Designer

I knew I wanted further qualifications after gaining the RCDD designation.
Achieving the OSP credential has been valuable in many aspects of my
career. Im now recognized as a confident and credible authority in OSP. Ive
enhanced my skill set. And I am continuously developing my professional
status in the ICT industry. Lindon Haigh, RCDD, OSP
Russell-Smith, Hobart,
Australia
*Note: Person pictured is an actor portrayal and
does not represent the person quoted above.

Outside Plant Designer PDC
Outside Plant Designer

Give Your Clients a Reason to Trust Your
Abilities in Outside Plant Design
Growth on campuses, medical centers and office parks has led to larger and more
complex systems. You owe it to your client to fully understand the physical cabling,
supporting infrastructure and associated hardware involved in an outside plant design
to maximize future growth while minimizing later expenses.
OSP Designers have learned the proper design techniques for underground, direct-
buried and aerial cable plant applications. They have been tested on their ability to The OSP Design
understand and apply a vast amount of OSP technology and design information.
credential is achieved
by passing a
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE comprehensive exam
OSP cabling and connector types based on the BICSI
Cabling topologies Outside Plant Design
Underground pathway systems
Reference Manual
(OSPDRM).
Direct-buried cabling
Aerial pathways
OSP cable splicing
Bonding, grounding (earthing) and electrical protection
Right-of-way
Project design
Maintenance and restoration
PON and free space optics
www.bicsi.org/osp
WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE OSP DESIGN EXAM?
The OSP credential is available to individuals who have a minimum of two years of outside
plant design experience and have a current RCDD credential OR successfully passed the ICT
Design Fundamentals exam. Experience must be from the last six years.
For exam details, see page 48. Download an OSP exam application at www.bicsi.org/osp.

PDC Outside Plant Designer
OSP110: Cable Plant Design

ABOUT THIS COURSE
5-day course
35 CECs
? WHO WILL BENEFIT?
COURSE OVERVIEW Anyone who wants to make OSP

engineering or design their
Gain the knowledge you need to make wise decisions on outside plant
profession
(OSP) projects. This five-day course will cover elements common to all
OSP projects, along with design issues related to underground, direct- End users charged with the ongoing
buried and aerial cable plant. maintenance of OSP facilities
During this course, you will apply what you have learned through a series
of design scenarios such as route design, media selection, planning new OSP designers
OSP cable plant and cost estimation.
Individuals involved in the construction
of OSP applications
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
General information
Codes, standards and regulations

Documentation
Route design
Media selection The OSP110 class is excellent for our new

Cabling topologies
Spaces
Pathways

engineers learning to design outside plant.
It is also great for our experienced engineers
looking to remain fresh in new methods of
OSP design. Anyone working in OSP should
Right-of-way
take the class at least once!
Splicing Chris Shrum, RCDD, RTPM
Maintenance and restoration Communications Etc., Inc.,
USA
Cost estimating
PON design
Free space optics
Project design Whether youre being taught by a BICSI ICT
Training Delivery Specialist or a BICSI-certified
trainer, you can be certain that he or she is highly
trained to teach this specific course.
PREPARATION
BICSI recommends completion of the ICT Design Fundamentals
Program prior to taking OSP110. In addition, BICSI strongly
recommends that students read the OSPDRM before coming to class.
The manual (not included in the course fee) can be ordered at

OSP200: OSP Design Review

ABOUT THIS COURSE
2-day course
14 CECs
? WHO WILL BENEFIT?
COURSE OVERVIEW
ICT professionals with two years of
OSP200 is the only official BICSI-sanctioned course for preparation of
OSP designer experience preparing to
the OSP Designer exam. This course presents a fast-paced review of the
take the OSP Designer exam
BICSI Outside Plant Design Reference Manual (OSPDRM). This two-day
course will highlight the critical areas students should know for the OSP
Designer examination. Practice tests and general test-taking tips and
strategies are included.
The OSP200 course is a review course only. BICSI offers a series of
comprehensive OSP courses, including OSP110, for those who want EXAM PREPARATION
in-depth training. If you are not an RCDD, you must first pass the ICT Design
Fundamentals exam before sitting for the OSP Designer exam.
See page 48 for suggested exam preparation. The OSP exam
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
is not included in the course fee. You must register for the
Review specific OSPDRM chapters referenced in exam exam separately.
Practice test
Exam strategies APPLY OSP200 CECs TOWARD RENEWAL OF
OSP CREDENTIAL!
In addition to earning CECs toward renewal of your existing
PREPARATION credentials, all students who complete OSP200 and pass the
BICSI recommends completion of the ICT Design Fundamentals OSP exam within 7 days will receive 14 CECs for the review
Program prior to taking OSP200.

course toward the OSP Designer credential renewal.
COURSE MATERIALS OSP200 is a great course to attend if you have

a goal of obtaining your OSP certification.
Students must bring a print version of the OSPDRM to class. The
manual (not included in the course fee) can be ordered at
The instructor had extensive knowledge
of everything OSP and has even answered
questions for me on issues I've had since taking
the class. OSP200 has definitely helped me with

my career by preparing me to sit for the test.
Keith Rooks, LVT
Library & Information Technology Services (LITS)
Emory University,
USA
www.bicsi.org/osp
WHAT'S GREAT ABOUT THIS COURSE?
Prepare for the OSP exam with practice tests, and review with
fellow classmates.

PDC Outside Plant Designer
OSP Designer Exam Information

EXPERIENCE
Individuals with a minimum of two years of OSP experience who have
a current RCDD credential OR successfully passed the ICT Design RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
Fundamentals exam are encouraged to sit for the OSP exam.
Experience must be from the last six years.
The OSP Designer credential is valid for
three years.
SUGGESTED STUDY OSP credential holders are required to
OSP110: Cable Plant Design continue their education in order to renew
their OSP registration. Within a three-year
OSP200: OSP Design Review period (after the exam is passed), all OSP
credential holders must:
Outside Plant Design Reference Manual
(OSPDRM)minimum of 125 hours of
recognized CECs.
independent study
Submit proof of CECs, renewal
EXAM APPLICATION
can be accessed online at www.bicsi.org/osp. See page 73 for exam
THE EXAMINATION
100 questions drawn from BICSIs OSPDRM.
Two-hour timed exam

OSPDRM , 5th edition

Outside Plant Design Reference Manual
From its beginnings of supporting the telegraph, outside plant (OSP) cabling and infrastructure has
evolved into the vital element that supports all voice and data communication globally. Even todays
cellular wireless networks are supported by a wide array of OSP cabling and infrastructure, empowering
individuals to communicate in more ways.
Written by industry experts representing thousands of completed projects, the Outside Plant Design
Reference Manual (OSPDRM) focuses on outside plant properties, with the detailed information
contained applicable to all projects, large and small. In addition to covering traditional infrastructure
subjects such as cabling and pathways, the OSPDRM also covers items not typically found within
interior design work, such as right-of-way, permitting and service restoration.
CONTENTS
The OSPDRM, 5th edition, consists of 11 chapters and 6 appendices, as well as a glossary:
Introduction to Outside Plant Other Technologies
Cable and Connector Types Special Design Considerations
Cabling Topologies Appendix A: Codes, Standards, Regulations, and Organizations
Pathways and Spaces Appendix B: Concrete and Cement Applications
Splicing Hardware Appendix C: Legal Considerations
Bonding, Grounding (Earthing), and Electrical Protection Appendix D: Suggested Optical Cable Code
Right-of-Way Appendix E: Balanced Twisted-Pair Cable Transmission

Characteristics
Project Design
Appendix F: Balanced Twisted-Pair Splice Closure Configuration
Maintenance and Restoration

Beginner and veteran designers Engineers
Consultants OSP Design exam candidates
End users Students taking BICSI OSP courses
ISBNs: 1-928886-57-0 (print) 1-928886-59-4 (electronic) www.bicsi.org/ospdrm

ESS
Electronic Safety and Security Designer
credential conveys. Becoming an ESS Designer has helped me

Ive experienced firsthand the instant industry validation the ESS
identify myself as someone with skill and knowledge in the design

of electronic safety and security systems. Doug Weis, RCDD, ESS
Collective Tech, a division of
Henderson Engineers, Inc., USA
*Note: Person pictured is an actor portrayal and

does not represent the person quoted above.

PDC Electronic Safety and Security Designer PDC
Electronic Safety and

Security Designer
Show Your Clients that Their Safety
and Security is a Priority
Safety should always remain in the front of our mind, no matter what it is were
working on. But with technology in the 21st century so intricate, keeping our facilities,
equipment, clients and families protected is increasingly challenging. Qualified
individuals who know how to properly build security features into a design not only
protect their clients investment, but save them money spent on critical elements added
down the road.
Fortunately, BICSI Electronic Safety and Security (ESS) Designers are highly trained
in the areas of electronic safety and security. They have been tested on their ability to
understand and apply a range of ESS technology and design information.
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
Principles of security
Electronic safety and security design process
Access control systems
Video surveillance systems
Intrusion detection systems
Fire detection and alarm systems
Notification, communication and display devices
Special systems
Network concepts
Systems integration
System operation and commissioning
ESS special systems
Cloud computing and storage
Electrical and transmission principles

PDC Electronic Safety and Security Designer
Introduction to Electronic
En Espaol Tambin!
Safety and Security www.bicsi.org/espaol
ABOUT THIS COURSE
60 days to complete course and pass online quiz
4 CECs
COURSE OVERVIEW
This introductory course discusses security design basics and theory, as
well as current trends in electronic safety and security (ESS). The class ? WHO WILL BENEFIT?
also reviews the concepts related to integrating ESS and information
technology systems, including devices, roles, requirements and
processes. Installers/technicians
New ESS professionals

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Architecture and engineering (A&E) design Professionals interested in ESS and its
process impact on cabling distribution systems
Intrusion detection systems Sales/marketing representatives
Access control
Video surveillance
Notification devices
Online quiz included
END OF COURSE ASSESSMENT See page 12.
To earn continuing education credits (CECs) for this course, you must
pass a timed, online end of course assessment, which is included in *All BICSI CONNECT courses require a computer, and are
the course fee. Once you have registered, you have 60 days to access nonrefundable and nontransferable.
the course and pass the assessment. You must receive a grade of 80
percent or higher on the assessment. You may take the assessment as
many times as necessary (within the 60 days) in order to pass.
COURSE MATERIALS
It is strongly suggested that students have access to the Electronic
Safety and Security Design Reference Manual (ESSDRM) to refer to
during the course. The manual (not included in the course fee) can be
ordered at www.bicsi.org/publications.

Electronic Safety and Security Designer PDC
ESS110: Designing Electronic

Safety and Security Systems
ABOUT THIS COURSE
5-day course
? WHO WILL BENEFIT?
35 CECs
COURSE OVERVIEW ESS professionals who need in-depth

ESS110 is a five-day course that provides you with the knowledge you design application training
need to design electronic safety and security (ESS) systems, as well as
Project managers and end users
concepts, systems and processes related to integrating ESS. In this course,
charged with the ongoing maintenance
you will consult with other professionals to gather vital client and security
of ESS applications
information and then apply security design basics and theory to design a
security program. This course is based on the Electronic Safety and Security
Design Reference Manual (ESSDRM).
ESS110 reviews various integration practices, methodologies and devices

when designing ESS systems, identifying how physical elements and ESS
work together as a comprehensive package.
PREPARATION
BICSI recommends completion of the ICT Design Fundamentals
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS Program and Introduction to ESS prior to taking ESS110. In addition,
Access control BICSI strongly recommends that students read the ESSDRM before
coming to class. The manual (not included in the course fee) can be
Video surveillance
ordered at www.bicsi.org/publications.
Intrusion detection
An overview of fire and alarm systems
Special systems (nurse call and radio
All BICSI classes are vendor-neutral, providing
frequency identification)
an unbiased representation of the ICT industry.
Network security
Integrated systems
Systems operation and commissioning
Because of recent events nationwide, personnel

and property security and safety have become
very important at Fresno State. The ESS110

class brought me up to speed on various aspects,
products and procedures that are currently used
in the private sector, reducing the learning curve
and allowing for a faster and more efficient
implementation of products and procedures.
Steve Scherer, RCDD
Lyles College of Engineering
California State University, Fresno,
USA
PDC Electronic Safety and Security Designer
ESSDRM, 4th edition Electronic Safety and Security

Design Reference Manual
Fourth Edition
Electronic Safety and Security Design

Reference Manual
The need to securely protect life, property and assets continues unchanged, but
remains a priority. With the first IP enabled video camera in the late 1990s, the
security industry has continued to innovate and expand system capabilities. The
speed of change and innovation has increased, incorporating evolving concepts
and technologies.
BICSIs new Electronic Safety and Security Design Reference Manual
(ESSDRM), 4th edition, addresses these principles and is an invaluable
reference for both the ICT designer and the security professional. For the AWARD OF MERIT WINNER
ICT designer, todays projects now require knowledge of ESS structure BICSIs ESSDRM, 4th edition, received the prestigious
and principles, while the security designer is required to become more 2014 Award of Merit from the Society for Technical
knowledgeable of the ICT infrastructure required for ESS systems. Communication (STC).
The updated ESSDRM describes how separate, independent systems have
been transformed into elements of a larger security solution, where information
and infrastructure are shared. This sharing allows systems to manage the
monitoring and initiating of alarms when an incident occurs.
CONTENTS
The ESSDRM, 4th edition, consists of 14 chapters and 2 appendices, as well as a glossary:
Introduction Systems Integration
Principles of Security Network Concepts
Electronic Safety and Security Design Process Cloud Computing and Storage
Intrusion Detection Systems Commissioning, Operation, and Maintenance
Access Control Systems Electrical and Transmission Principles
Video Surveillance Systems Appendix A: Codes, Standards, Regulations, and Organizations
Notification Devices Appendix B: Legal Aspects of Electronic Safety and Security
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
Special Systems
Beginner and veteran designers End users

Consultants Engineers
Electronic safety and security ESS Design exam candidates
professionals Students taking BICSI ESS courses www.bicsi.org/essdrm
ISBNs: 1-928886-67-1 (print) 1-928886-68-X (electronic)

Electronic Safety and Security Designer PDC
ANSI/BICSI 005-2013
Electronic Safety and Security (ESS) System Design
and Implementation Best Practices an American National Standard
As technology has evolved, so too have the methods and systems of security, ANSI/BICSI
005-2013
integrating technology as needed. This has continued into present day, with security Electronic Safety and Security (ESS) System
systems converging onto the network and its cabling infrastructure at an increasing
Design and Implementation Best Practices
rate. However, as the systems used within security have become more complex due to
utilizing the benefits of the network, so has the cabling infrastructure to address both
communication and security requirements.
BICSI 005 bridges the two worlds of security and communications by providing the
security professional with the requirements and recommendations of a structured
cabling infrastructure needed to support todays security systems. The standard offers
cabling design professionals information on different elements within safety and security
systems that affect cabling infrastructure design. In addition, BICSI 005 provides
information on the concept of direct attach and how it may be used within many forms
of ESS systems. En Espaol Tambin!
HIGHLIGHTS
ICT infrastructure for ESS systems
- cabling pathways
- direct attach methodology
Intrusion detection
Video surveillance
Access control
Fire detection and alarm systems
Integrated systems
Wireless transmission
References and additional documents

ICT designers working with ESS systems Security system designers of IP-enabled
Project managers and system inspectors systems
requiring knowledge of IP-enabled Security system integrators and
security systems consultants
Site security and facility personnel www.bicsi.org/005

ONLINE.
ANY TIME.
In a recent survey, 72% of companies included stated BICSI CONNECT HAS THE
that e-Learning helps them to keep up-to-date with ONLY BICSI-APPROVED
changes in their industry, which helps them to remain
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Course topics include: Preparation Course. The only BICSI-
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With an array of courses to suit your needsincluding many offered This online course is a comprehensive
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provides everything you need to help
you be successful on the RCDD exam.
AVAILABLE 24/7/365 FLEXIBLE TO FIT YOUR SCHEDULE PERSONALIZED LEARNING EASY AND CONVENIENT
BICSI CABLING
INSTALLATION PROGRAM

Holding all four BICSI installation credentials has really raised
my level of confidence in the field, from preparing Terms of
Reference (TORs) for projects to speaking knowledgeably to
my clients. Being a BICSI Installer/Technician is continuously
providing me with new opportunities. Francis Richard Gregory Krosendijk,
BICSI Installer 1; BICSI Installer 2,
Copper; BICSI Installer 2, Optical
Fiber; BICSI Technician,
Aruba

PDC BICSI Cabling Installation Program
BICSI Cabling Installation Program

BICSI Installer 1 BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber
BICSI Installer 2, Copper BICSI Technician
Know How to Install Data, Voice and Video Cabling the Right Way
The BICSI Cabling Installation Program provides a career path for the professional development of highly competent cabling installers through
world-renowned training and internationally recognized credentials. A series of four progressive courses allows students to begin with basic
fundamentals and build their knowledge to include specialized systems and advanced copper and optical fiber structured cabling systems.
Credentialing exams are offered at the end of each course.
Those successfully completing the program will be experienced in the proper installation of data, voice and video cabling within the confines of a
commercial building structure. They will be able to pull wire/cable, and terminate and test copper and optical fiber cable to the highest specification.
The program offers core skills training, examinations and structured on-the-job training to meet the diverse needs of the ICT cabling industry. The
multiple levels of competency provide a career path for BICSI cabling installers.
Areas of Knowledge
Safety Bonding and grounding (earthing) Testing and troubleshooting
Professionalism Installing support structures TR/ER design
Codes and standards Pulling cable Data centers
Transmission fundamentals Firestopping systems Health care
Media and connectors Cable splicing Retrofits and upgrades
Structured cabling systems Cable termination Planning and project management
All BICSI cabling installation exams are achieved by passing a comprehensive exam based on BICSIs Information Technology Systems Installation
Methods Manual (ITSIMM), as well as key U.S. codes and standards from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Telecommunications
Industry Association (TIA).
www.bicsi.org/installation
WHO CAN APPLY FOR BICSI INSTALLATION EXAMS?
BICSI Installer 1
No industry experience required. See pages 59-60 for details.
BICSI Installer 2, Copper

One-plus year(s) of current and verifiable ICT industry installation experience. See pages 61-62 for details.
BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber

Two-plus years of current and verifiable ICT industry installation experience. See pages 63- 64 for details.
BICSI Technician
Three-plus years of current and verifiable ICT industry installation experience. See pages 65-66 for details.
Download any of the installation exam applications at www.bicsi.org/installation.

BICSI Cabling Installation Program PDC
IN101: BICSI Installer 1 Training

ABOUT THIS COURSE
5-day course
35 CECs
? WHO WILL BENEFIT?
Individuals with little or no cabling

experience
COURSE OVERVIEW
Anyone looking for an introduction
Think of this as the first step to a successful career in cabling installation,
to or wanting to know more about
or a solid introduction to the basics for those who simply seek the
cabling installation
knowledge. IN101 is an intensive five-day, 40-hour course designed to
provide entry level cabling installers with the background, knowledge Individuals pursuing a career in cabling
and basic skills needed to function effectively on the job. installation
Anyone planning to take the BICSI

Installer 1 exam.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Industry orientation
Codes and standards/BICSI best practices
Safety COURSE MATERIALS
Professionalism Students must bring a print version of the Information
Structured premises cabling systems Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual
Media (ITSIMM) to class. The manual (not included in the course
fee) can be ordered at www.bicsi.org/publications.
Job site skills
Personal or prescription safety glasses are also
Note: The BICSI Installer 1 exam is not included in the course fee. You must
recommended.
register for the exam separately. Download an exam application at
www.bicsi.org/installer1 or contact BICSI.
PREPARATION
Little or no experience is needed to sit for this class.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS However, BICSI strongly recommends reading the ITSIMM
Must be able to distinguish between different colors and possess manual before coming to class and/or taking the exam. Order the
dexterity to complete fine motor tasks. ITSIMM online at www.bicsi.org/publications.
Hands-on BICSI training is conducted in state-of-the-

art facilities, and offers real-world experience.
Register early and Save!

Find out how on page 72.

BICSI Installer 1 Exam Information

EXPERIENCE THE EXAMINATION
No prior ICT industry installation experience needed. Applicants must pass the written and all portions of the hands-on
performance exams.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS Hands-on Exam

Individuals preparing to sit for the BICSI Installer 1 exam must be able Must complete six assigned tasks to industry standards
to distinguish between different colors and possess manual dexterity
to complete fine motor tasks. Candidates are required to have a general 20-minute-per-task time limit
understanding of key U.S. codes and standards from the National Fire Proctors will give pass/fail results on site*
Protection Association (NFPA) and Telecommunications Industry
Association (TIA). *If an applicant fails to successfully complete one of the hands-on exam tasks,
one same-day retake of the failed task will be allowed at no additional cost. If the
applicant fails the same task twice or, after completing a task on a second attempt,
the candidate fails a subsequent task, the hands-on exam will be rescheduled.
SUGGESTED STUDY
Written Exam
75 knowledge- and application-based questions drawn
Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual from BICSIs ITSIMM
(ITSIMM)minimum 50 hours of independent study
Closed-book, multiple choice
EXAM APPLICATION Two-hour timed exam

Before taking the exam, you must be approved by BICSI. You may **Please reference BICSI's website at www.bicsi.org/Installer1 for a list of
download an exam application at www.bicsi.org/installer1 or contact ITSIMM chapters covered in the Installer 1 exam.
BICSI to have an application mailed to you. The exam fee is not included
in the course fee. See page 73 for exam registration details.
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
The Installer 1 credential is valid for three

years.
The BICSI Installer 1 designation is not

renewable. As a next step, BICSI suggests
pursuing the BICSI Installer 2, Copper
and/or BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber
credentials.

IN225: BICSI Installer 2, Copper Training

ABOUT THIS COURSE
5-day course
35 CECs ? WHO WILL BENEFIT?
Anyone looking to expand their

COURSE OVERVIEW
knowledge of the industry or advance
This five-day course sets the foundation of a copper-based structured cabling their cabling installation career
system installation. The course begins with an overview of copper transmission
principles, professionalism, life safety and general industry best practices, as Individuals who want to learn new
related to copper. A significant amount of course time will then be spent on copper installation skills
BICSI best practices for the installation, termination, testing and retrofitting Level I Installers seeking the Installer 2,
of copper cable. Additional topics covered will include BICSI best practices for Copper credential
pathways and spaces; bonding, grounding and protection; and firestopping.
Individuals planning to sit for the BICSI
Installer 2, Copper exam
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Codes and standards/ Firestopping
BICSI best practices Installation/pulling copper cable COURSE MATERIALS
Copper transmission principles Termination of copper cable Students must bring a print version of the Information
Safety Testing/troubleshooting of Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual
copper cable (ITSIMM) to class. The manual (not included in
Professionalism
Retrofits the course fee) can be ordered at www.bicsi.org/
Telecommunication pathways publications. Personal or prescription safety glasses
Field coordination are also recommended.
Telecommunication spaces
Bonding, grounding (earthing)
and protection PREPARATION
This course builds on the lessons taught in the IN101
course. Students of this class may wish to first attend
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN101 or gain equivalent experience and knowledge through
Must be able to distinguish between different colors and possess manual on-the-job-training. BICSI strongly recommends reading
dexterity to complete fine motor tasks. Topics taught in class build upon the ITSIMM before coming to class and/or taking the exam.
Order the ITSIMM online at www.bicsi.org/publications.
what is taught in IN101.
Visit www.bicsi.org/in2copper for content covered in
the exam.
Note: The BICSI Installer 2, Copper exam is not included in the course fee.
You must register for the exam separately. Download an exam application
at www.bicsi.org/in2copper or contact BICSI.
BICSI training offers career paths to internationally
recognized credentials in design, installation and
project management.
Apply IN225 CECs Toward Renewal of BICSI Installer 2, Copper Credential!

In addition to earning CECs toward renewal of your existing credentials, all students who complete IN225 and pass the BICSI Installer 2,
Copper exam within seven days will receive 35 CECs for the review course toward BICSI Installer 2, Copper renewal. This means that all
Installation Program students who take this course and pass the exam within the seven-day time period will obtain ALL of the CECs needed
for their first renewal period. Visit www.bicsi.org/reviewcec for more information.
BICSI Installer 2, Copper Exam Information

EXPERIENCE
At least one year of current and verifiable ICT industry installation
experience.
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS The Installer 2, Copper credential is valid

Individuals preparing to sit for the BICSI Installer 2, Copper exam must be for three years.
able to distinguish between different colors and possess manual dexterity Individuals with the BICSI Installer 2,
to complete fine motor tasks. Candidates are required to have a general Copper credential are required to continue
understanding of key U.S. codes and standards from the National Fire their education in order to renew their
Protection Association (NFPA) and Telecommunications Industry registration. Within a three-year period
Association (TIA). (after the exam is passed), they must:
Complete the OJT Booklet*
SUGGESTED STUDY recognized CECs.
IN101: Installer 1 Training Submit proof of CECs renewal
Information Technology Systems Installation *First renewal period only.
Methods Manual (ITSIMM)minimum
50 hours of independent study
THE EXAMINATION
EXAM APPLICATION Applicants must pass the written and all portions of the hands-on
Before taking the exam, you must be approved by BICSI. You may performance exams.
download an exam application at www.bicsi.org/in2copper or
contact BICSI to have an application mailed to you. The exam fee Hands-on Exam
is not included in the course fee. See page 73 for exam Must complete six assigned tasks to industry standards
20-minute-per-task time limit
Proctors will give pass/fail results on site**

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT) ** If an applicant fails to successfully complete one of the hands-on exam tasks,
All individuals holding the BICSI Installer 2, Copper credential are one same-day retake of the failed task will be allowed at no additional cost. If the
required to apply their knowledge on the job in order to renew the candidate fails a subsequent task, the hands-on exam will be rescheduled.
their credential. Each BICSI Installer 2, Copper credential holder
will receive an On-the-Job Training (OJT) Booklet to complete, Written Exam
during the first renewal period only. All tasks must be performed 100 knowledge- and application-based questions drawn
under supervision and signed off in the OJT Booklet by a qualified from BICSIs ITSIMM ***
witness.
Closed-book and multiple choice
Two-hour timed exam

***Please reference BICSI's website at www.bicsi.org/In2copper for a list
of ITSIMM chapters covered in the Installer 2, Copper exam.

IN250: BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber Training

ABOUT THIS COURSE
5-day course
35 CECs
? WHO WILL BENEFIT?
Anyone looking to expand their

COURSE OVERVIEW knowledge of the industry or advance
IN250 is a five-day course setting the groundwork for optical fiber-based their cabling installation career
structured cabling system installation. The course will open with an overview
of fiber transmission principles, professionalism, life safety and industry Individuals who want to learn new
best practices, as related to fiber. A significant amount of course time will optical fiber installation skills
then be spent on installation, splicing, termination, testing and retrofitting of
optical fiber cable. Additional topics covered will include pathways and spaces, Level 1 Installers or Level 2, Copper
firestopping and an introduction to field coordination. Installers seeking the Installer 2, Optical
Fiber credential
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS Individuals planning to take the BICSI

Installer 2, Optical Fiber exam
Codes and standards/ Installation/pulling optical
BICSI best practices fiber cable
Optical fiber transmission Termination of optical fiber
principles cable
COURSE MATERIALS
Safety Testing/troubleshooting of
optical fiber cable Students must bring a print version of the Information
Professionalism
Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual
Telecommunication pathways Retrofits
(ITSIMM) to class. The manual (not included in
Telecommunication spaces Field coordination the course fee) can be ordered at www.bicsi.org/
publications. Personal or prescription safety glasses are
Firestopping
also recommended.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

PREPARATION
Must be able to distinguish between different colors and possess manual
This course builds on the lessons taught in the IN101
dexterity to complete fine motor tasks. Topics taught in class build upon
course. Students of this class may wish to first attend
what is taught in IN101.
IN101 or gain equivalent experience and knowledge through
Note: The BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber exam is not included in the course fee. on-the-job-training. BICSI strongly recommends reading
You must register for the exam separately. Download an exam application at the ITSIMM before coming to class and/or taking the exam.
www.bicsi.org/in2fiber or contact BICSI. Order the ITSIMM online at www.bicsi.org/publications.
Apply IN250 CECs Toward Renewal of BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber Credential!
In addition to earning CECs toward renewal of your existing credentials, all students who complete IN250 and pass the BICSI Installer 2,
Optical Fiber exam within seven days will receive 35 CECs for the review course toward BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber renewal. This means
that all Installation Program students who take this course and pass the exam within the seven-day time period will obtain ALL of the
CECs needed for their first renewal period. Visit www.bicsi.org/reviewcec for more information.

BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber Exam Information

EXPERIENCE THE EXAMINATION
At least two years of current and verifiable ICT industry installation Applicants must pass the written and all portions of the hands-on
experience. performance exams.
Hands-on Exam
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS Must complete six assigned tasks to industry standards
Individuals preparing to sit for the BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber
exam must be able to distinguish between different colors and 20-minute-per-task time limit
possess manual dexterity to complete fine motor tasks. Candidates Proctors will give pass/fail results on site**
are required to have a general understanding of key U.S. codes and
standards from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and **If an applicant fails to successfully complete one of the hands-on exam tasks,
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). applicant fails the same task twice or, after completing a task on a second attempt,
SUGGESTED STUDY Written Exam

IN101: Installer 1 Training 100 knowledge- and application-based questions drawn
from BICSIs ITSIMM ***
Closed-book and multiple choice
Information Technology Systems Installation
Methods Manual (ITSIMM)minimum Two-hour timed exam
50 hours of independent study
***Please reference BICSI's website at www.bicsi.org/In2fiber for a list
of ITSIMM chapters covered in the Installer 2, Optical Fib exam.
EXAM APPLICATION
Before taking the exam, you must be approved by BICSI. You may
download an exam application at www.bicsi.org/in2fiber or contact
BICSI to have an application mailed to you. The exam fee is not included
in the course fee. See page 73 for exam registration details. RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT) The Installer 2, Optical Fiber credential is

valid for three years.
All individuals holding the BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber credential
are required to apply their knowledge on the job in order to renew their Individuals with the BICSI Installer 2,
credential. Each BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber credential holder will Optical Fiber credential are required to
receive an On-the-Job Training (OJT) Booklet to complete, during continue their education in order to renew
the first renewal period only. All tasks must be performed under their registration. Within a three-year
period (after the exam is passed), they
supervision and signed off in the OJT Booklet by a qualified witness.
must:
recognized CECs.
Submit proof of CECs renewal
*First renewal period only.

TE350: BICSI Technician Training

ABOUT THIS COURSE
5-day course
35 CECs
? WHO WILL BENEFIT?
Individuals who hold the BICSI

COURSE OVERVIEW Installer 2 or both the BICSI
Take your installation performance to the next level through the study of Installer 2, Copper and Installer 2,
Optical Fiber credentials
specialized systems and advanced copper and optical fiber structured cabling
systems. TE350 is an intensive five-day course that provides the necessary Highly experienced ICT cabling
skill set of a structured cabling systems technician. An advanced study of installers overseeing, planning and
copper terminating, testing and troubleshooting will open this course. A managing installation projects
significant amount of time will then be spent on the splicing, testing and Installers seeking to expand their
troubleshooting of optical fiber cable. The third major topic covered in this knowledge and learn advanced copper
class will be field coordination, including site surveys, blueprint reading, and optical fiber installation skills
network infrastructure and project management. This course will also cover Individuals planning to take the BICSI
emerging technologies within cabling installation. Technician exam
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Codes and standards/ Optical fiber splicing COURSE MATERIALS
BICSI best practices Testing/troubleshooting of optical Students must bring a print version of the Information
Safety fiber cable Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual
(ITSIMM) to class. The manual (not included in the course
Bonding, grounding and protection Planning and project management fee) can be ordered at www.bicsi.org/publications.
Telecommunications room/ Retrofits Personal or prescription safety glasses are also
equipment room (TR/ER) design recommended.
Installation special topics
Advanced copper termination
Testing/troubleshooting of copper
PREPARATION
cable This course builds on the lessons taught in the IN225 and
IN250 courses. Students of this class may wish to first
attend IN225 and IN250 or gain equivalent experience and
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS knowledge through on-the-job-training. BICSI strongly
recommends reading the ITSIMM before coming to class
Must be able to distinguish between different colors and possess manual
and/or taking the exam. Order the ITSIMM online at
dexterity to complete fine motor tasks. Topics taught in class build upon what is www.bicsi.org/publications.
taught in IN101, IN225 and IN250.
Note: The BICSI Technician exam is not included in the course fee.
BICSI provides continuing education to ensure your
You must register for the exam separately. Download an exam application
at www.bicsi.org/technician or contact BICSI. knowledge remains up-to-date.
Apply TE350 CECs Toward Renewal of BICSI Technician Credential!

In addition to earning CECs toward renewal of your existing credentials, all students who complete TE350 and pass the BICSI Technician
exam within seven days will receive 35 CECs for the review course toward BICSI Technician renewal. This means that all Installation
Program students who take this course and pass the exam within the seven-day time period will obtain ALL of the CECs needed for their
first renewal period. Visit www.bicsi.org/reviewcec for more information.

BICSI Technician Exam Information

EXPERIENCE
Three or more years of current and verifiable ICT industry THE EXAMINATION
installation experience. Applicants must pass the written and all portions of the hands-on
performance exams.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS Hands-on Exam
Individuals preparing to sit for the BICSI Technician exam must be able Must complete six assigned tasks to industry standards
to distinguish between different colors and possess manual dexterity
to complete fine motor tasks. Candidates are required to have a general 20-minute-per-task time limit
understanding of key U.S. codes and standards from the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) and Telecommunications Industry Proctors will give pass/fail results on site**
Association (TIA). **If an applicant fails to successfully complete one of the hands-on exam tasks,
SUGGESTED STUDY
IN101: Installer 1 Training Written Exam
IN225: Installer 2, Copper Training 140 knowledge- and application-based questions drawn
from BICSIs ITSIMM***
TE350: Technician Training Closed-book and multiple choice
Information Technology Systems Installation 2-hour timed exam

Methods Manual (ITSIMM)minimum
***If an individual does not hold both the BICSI Copper and Optical Fiber Installer 2
50 hours of independent study credentials, or an Installer 2 credential, the written exam will include an additional
30 questions.
EXAM APPLICATION
Before taking the exam, you must be approved by BICSI. You may
download an exam application at www.bicsi.org/technician or contact
BICSI to have an application mailed to you. The exam fee is not included RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
in the course fee. See page 73 for registration details.
The Technician credential is valid for three

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT) years.
All individuals holding the BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber credential Individuals with the BICSI Technician
are required to apply their knowledge on the job in order to renew their credential are required to continue
credential. Each BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber credential holder will their education in order to renew their
receive an On-the-Job Training (OJT) Booklet to complete, during the registration. Within a three-year period
first renewal period only. All tasks must be performed under supervision (after the exam is passed), they must:
and signed off in the OJT Booklet by a qualified witness.

recognized CECs
Submit proof of CECs renewal

application and pay renewal fee
*First renewal period only.

ITSIMM, 6th edition

Information Technology Systems Installation
En Espaol Tambin!
Methods Manual
ICT systems have grown to be relied upon like other utilities, making the safe and optimum
installation of these systems of paramount importance. BICSI created the Information
Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM) to address this need.
The foundation of the BICSI Cabling Installation Program, the ITSIMM provides cabling
installers, technicians and field managers with access to the best practices of installing
systems that meet and exceed the requirements of their clients.
Within its 900 pages, the ITSIMM not only delivers in-depth instruction on how to install,
test and diagnose issues of copper- and optical fiber-based cabling, it also provides details of
handling supporting structures and systems, including firestopping, bonding and grounding
(earthing), and cabling pathways. The ITSIMM also provides details for installing within
specialized environments, such as health care facilities, and addresses managing installation
projects.
The ITSIMM is the basis for all of the BICSI Installer and Technician registration exams and is
required for those attending BICSI installation courses.
CONTENTS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING

BOOKLET
The ITSIMM, 6th edition, consists of 12 chapters and 1 appendix, as well as a glossary: BICSI also offers the On-the-Job Training
Booklet, an easy-to-follow performance
Installation Foundations Data Centers checklist of key cabling installation tasks.
In addition to being a required follow-up
Safety Procedures Healthcare
for first-time BICSI Installer 2 and
Cabling, Pathways and Spaces Planning and Project Management Technician renewals, the booklet is an
ideal way for employers to evaluate
Bonding, Grounding (Earthing) and Retrofits and Upgrades installation ability and for all installers
Electrical Protection and technicians to refresh their skills.
Specific Applications
Copper Structured Cabling Systems
Appendix A: Codes, Standards,
Optical Fiber Structured Cabling Systems Regulations and Organizations INTERNATIONAL AWARD OF
EXCELLENCE WINNER
Firestopping Practices
BICSIs ITSIMM, 6th edition, received
the prestigious 2012 International Award
of Excellence from the Society for Technical
Communication (STC).
Cabling installers Those working to achieve any of

the BICSI Installer or Technician
Students of BICSI installation
credentials
courses
ISBNs: 1-928886-55-6 (print) 1-928886-56-6 (electronic) www.bicsi.org/itsimm

ANSI/NECA/BICSI 607-2011 www.bicsi.org/espaol
Standard for Telecommunications Bonding and En Espaol tambin!

Grounding Planning and Installation Methods for
Commercial Buildings
American National Standard
An effective telecommunications bonding and grounding system can prevent injury and equipment
ANSI/NECA/BICSI
damage. With the complexity of todays infrastructure allowing little margin for outages, any system, 607-2011
including the grounding and bonding network, can be the weakest link. Standard for
Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding
Planning and Installation Methods
for Commercial Buildings
NECA/BICSI 607 specifies aspects of planning and installation of telecommunications bonding and
grounding systems. While this standard aligns with related standards, such as the NEC and ANSI/TIA
607-A, Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications,
additional requirements and information for components and connectors of these systems are also
included. And because the best design can be undone by poor implementation, a majority of NECA/BICSI
607 details installation methods and practices to minimize potential grounding system failure.
All individuals that need knowledge of primary installation requirements for ICT www.bicsi.org/607
and IP-enabled systems
ICT installers and technicians
Installers of IP-enabled systems, such as AV, ESS and building automation
Project managers
System inspectors www.bicsi.org/568
ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568-2006 American National Standard
ANSI/NECA/BICSI
Standard for Installing Commercial Building

568-2006
Standard for
Installing Commercial Building
Telecommunications Cabling
Telecommunications Cabling
ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568-2006 was a joint effort between BICSI and the National Electrical
Contractors Association (NECA) prompted by concern over the lack of a standard for the installation of
telecommunications premises cabling systems. This standard describes minimum requirements and
procedures for installing the infrastructure for telecommunications, including balanced twisted-pair
copper cabling and optical fiber cabling that transport telecommunications, voice, data and video signals.
All work described in this standard is in accordance with NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in
the Workplace, and is also written to describe a neat and workmanlike manner as referenced by the
National Electrical Code (NEC).

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is important to BICSI, both on a local level and a global scale. BICSI offers all members, everywhere, access
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Each year, BICSI adds more international events to its list of BICSI activities, an indication of the tremendous growth of our association
outside of the United States. A valuable way to make new industry connections, these events allow you to learn about industry issues that
directly affect your part of the world.
BICSI conferences and events are scheduled around the globe; these typically include:
CALA District Middle East & Africa District South Pacific District
- Bogota, Colombia May, every other year - Dubai, UAE April - New Zealand - April
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- Mumbai, India April South East Asia District - United Kingdom June
- Bangalore, India September - Singapore November
- Manila, Philippines November
Japan District
- Tokyo, Japan November South Korea District
- South Korea - December Visit us online for additional
Mainland Europe District information about activities in
- Athens, Greece October your area. www.bicsi.org/regions

International Resources PDC
AUTHORIZED TRAINING PROVIDERS E-LEARNING

BICSI Authorized Training Providers are organizations that offer BICSI- Expanding your ICT knowledge is always possible with BICSI. Through
certified training from their own facilities located in areas around the BICSI CONNECT we offer online courses, as well as live webinars on
globe. They use the same quality curriculum, classroom equipment popular industry topics. Learn about the newest industry trends and earn
and materials offered in any BICSI-conducted class. See page 11 CECs without leaving your home or office. See pages 10-13 for details.
for details. www.bicsi.org/training
Authorized Design Training Providers (ADTPs) offer BICSI
design and project management courses. These ADTPs provide
individuals with access to training in the proper methods of design, ELECTRONIC TESTING
integration, implementation and project management of ICT BICSI credentialing exams are available at more than 5,100 test centers
systems and their related infrastructure. www.bicsi.org/adtp in 175 countries. RCDD, RTPM, DCDC, ESS and OSP exams can be
administered in a computer-based testing (CBT) format at Pearson VUE
Authorized Training Facilities (ATFs) are approved to offer Authorized Training Centers, giving you many more exam site locations.*
BICSIs Cabling Installation Program, which provides installers Find a Pearson Vue testing site near you. www.pearsonvue.com/bicsi
worldwide with access to training in all aspects of installing ICT
Paper and pencil exams are also available at select BICSI conferences.
systems and related infrastructure. www.bicsi.org/atf View a schedule online. www.bicsi.org/exams
*Installation exams are only available in a paper-pencil format at this time.

LANGUAGE TRANSLATIONS
BICSI offers translated versions of select BICSI products, with more
scheduled to come. Current Spanish translations available include:
BICSI CONNECT courses, ICT Design Fundamentals courses, the ITS
Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM), ANSI/BICSI 002-2014, ANSI/
BICSI 005-2013, ANSI/NECA/BICSI 607-2011, ANSI/BICSI 006-2015
and ICT Today. The Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual
(TDMM) is also available in Japanese. Be on the lookout for additional
translations for publications and classes over the next year.
ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION DISTRIBUTION

BICSI offers its manuals and standards in a downloadable format, in
addition to its traditional print version. A downloadable version provides
instant access to your purchase, with no shipping charges or delays
especially useful for those outside of the United States. Orders can be
placed online. www.bicsi.org/publications
BICSI also maintains a partnership with IHS Global to increase our ability
to provide our materials to all parts of the world. Established in many
markets outside of the United States and Canada, IHS Global provides
electronic subscriptions and corporate solutions not only for BICSI
publications, but numerous other technical bodies. IHS Customer Service
is available in many different languages with local currency options.
www.ihs.com/bicsi
MEMBERSHIP
As a global provider of ICT knowledge, we welcome members from every part of the world. You can be active in BICSI
networking and professional development activities, and make use of BICSI learning tools and resources wherever you live.
Our membership currently spans nearly 100 countries, and we want to serve you! Visit us online: www.bicsi.org/membership

PDC Course and Exam Registration Details
Course and Exam Registration Details

BICSI members receive discounts on BICSI courses and exam registration fees.
COURSES
NOTE: Course details listed below apply to instructor-led courses only. BICSI Cancellations
Occasionally, BICSI may have to cancel a class. In that event, all class
PROGRAM FEES AND PAYMENT attendees will be notified by email. Attendees will have the option of
INFORMATION moving to a future class at a different location or receiving a full refund
of class registration fees.
Full payment for BICSI courses must be received by BICSI prior to
the first day of class. Students who arrive to class without payment BICSI recommends that students do not make non-refundable
will be excused until course fees are paid in full. travel plans until 30 days prior to the scheduled start date.
BICSI will attempt to make all class cancellation/rescheduling decisions
no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled start date of the class. If a
CLASS CONFIRMATIONS class is cancelled by BICSI within 30 days of the scheduled start date,
Confirmation will be emailed to registered students. This will BICSI will reimburse the student for any change fees (hotel and airfare)
include the date and location of the training, required course resulting from the need to reschedule travel arrangements. Proof of
materials and the edition number of the manual that will be used. incurred expenses must be provided to receive the reimbursement.
If BICSI cancels a class more than 30 days prior to the scheduled start
date, BICSI is unable to provide refunds or cover any expenses relating
CANCELLATION POLICY
to travel, including but not limited to hotel and airfare.
Student Cancellations
If you have any questions about your class, please contact BICSI at
BICSI understands your busy schedule and knows that, from time 800.242.7405 (USA and Canada toll-free) or +1 813.979.1991, or
to time, you may need to cancel and withdraw your attendance in a email bicsi@bicsi.org.
class. Class registration fees are refundable if a written cancellation
request is received by BICSI no later than 11 business days prior to
the first day of class. Any cancellation request received within 11 REVIEW COURSE CONTINUING EDUCATION
business days prior to the first day of class will be subject to a late
CREDITS (CEC) POLICY
cancellation fee of 25 percent of the class registration fee.
CECs for select BICSI courses taken immediately prior to an
Those who do not cancel before the first day of class and do
examination will be given to those who successfully complete that
not show up for class are considered no-shows. A refund is not
available for those who are considered no-shows. Additionally, particular Design or Installation credential exam. The time between
continuing education credits (CECs) are not issued if the student course completion and the exam must not exceed seven calendar days
is a no-show or does not complete the class. BICSI is unable to for the CECs to be awarded.
accommodate transfers to an alternate class or location for those For example, an OSP Designer applicant attends the OSP200 course
considered no-shows. from January 20-21 and takes the OSP exam on January 23. If the
Requests to substitute one student for another can be submitted in applicant successfully passes the exam, they will be awarded 14 CECs,
writing by email to bicsi@bicsi.org or by fax to +1 813.971.4311. from the OSP200 course, toward OSP Designer credential renewal.
HOW CAN I GET THE BEST DEAL?
Save 10% off BICSI Courses!* Save 5% off BICSI Courses!*
When three or more students from the same company When a student preregisters for a course at least 45 days in
preregister for the same class at the same time. advance.
When a student preregisters for three or more classes at *BICSI CONNECT and Authorized Training Provider courses are not eligible
the same time. for these discounts. This offer cannot be combined with other offers.

Course and Exam Registration Details PDC
EXAMS Design and

Installation Program RTPM Programs
EXAM REGISTRATION EXAM REGISTRATION
Registration for a course does not automatically register you Registration for a course does not automatically register you
for the examination. You must apply separately to sit for all for the examination. You must apply separately to sit for all
credentialing exams. See the corresponding sections of this catalog credentialing exams. See the corresponding sections of this catalog
for exam information specific to your desired career path. Visit the for exam information specific to your desired career path. Visit the
BICSI website at www.bicsi.org/credentialing to apply. BICSI website at www.bicsi.org/credentialing to apply.
APPLICATION PROCESSING APPLICATION PROCESSING

BICSI verifies all reference letters and processes applications BICSI verifies all reference letters and processes applications in the
order they were received. Please be sure that all of your references
in the order they were received. Please be sure that all of your
have a phone number and email address. Only completed
references have a phone number and email address. Only applications will be accepted (do not send in partial applications).
completed applications will be accepted (do not send in partial Please allow 30-60 days for approval. The exam application is
applications). Please allow a minimum of 10 business days for valid one year from approval date.
approval (15 business days outside of the U.S. and Canada). The
exam application is valid one year from approval date.
EXAM FORMAT
The examinations are administered in a computer-based testing
EXAM FORMAT (CBT) format at Pearson VUE Authorized Training Centers,
Installation exams are only available via paper-pencil. For a list of worldwide. Paper-pencil exams are also available on a limited basis
scheduled paper-pencil exams, visit www.bicsi.org/exams. at select BICSI conferences. Locations of Pearson VUE Authorized
Training Centers can be found at pearsonvue.com/bicsi.
EXAM RESCHEDULE AND CANCELLATION

POLICY EXAM RESCHEDULE AND CANCELLATION
POLICY
You must contact BICSI at least six business days prior to the
Computer-Based Testing
examination date. Rescheduling or canceling less than six business
You must contact Pearson VUE at pearsonvue.com/bicsi at
days prior to your appointment may result in forfeiting your exam least one business day prior to your scheduled appointment.
fees. You must contact the Credentialing department via written Rescheduling or canceling less than one full business day prior to
email to reschedule at credentialing@bicsi.org or by fax to your appointment may result in forfeiting your exam fees.
+1 813.769.1843.
Paper-and-Pencil Testing
You must contact BICSI at least six business days prior to the
examination date. Rescheduling or canceling less than six business
days prior to your appointment may result in forfeiting your exam
fees. You must contact the Credentialing department via written
email to reschedule at credentialing@bicsi.org or by fax to
+1 813.769.1843.
Program Fees and Payment Information: BICSI accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, checks (U.S. dollars,
drawn on a U.S. bank), money orders, purchase orders (company P.O.s must be in excess of US$500) and wire transfers. Please contact BICSIs Accounting
department for instructions on wiring funds.
Full payment for exam applications must be received by BICSI when you submit your exam application. All fees are nonrefundable.
Exam Confirmations: Confirmations will be emailed upon approval. Contact BICSIs Credentialing department for details at 800.242.7405 (USA
and Canada toll-free) or +1 813.979.1991.

8610 Hidden River Parkway, Tampa, FL 33637-1000 USA
Tel: +1 813.979.1991 or 800.242.7405 (USA & Canada toll-free)
Fax: +1 813.971.4311; Email: bicsi@bicsi.org; Web: www.bicsi.org
Contact BICSI at +1 813.979.1991 or 800.242.7405 (USA & Canada toll-free) or bicsi@bicsi.org.
About BICSI
BICSI is a professional association supporting advancing the information and
communications technology (ICT) community. ICT covers the spectrum of voice, data,
electronic safety & security, project management and audio & video technologies.
It encompasses the design, integration and installation of pathways, spaces,
optical fiber- and copper-based distribution systems, wireless-based systems and
infrastructure that supports the transportation of information and associated signaling
between and among communications and information gathering devices.
BICSI provides information, education and knowledge assessment for individuals

and companies in the ICT industry. BICSI serves nearly 23,000 ICT professionals,
including designers, installers and technicians. These individuals provide the
fundamental infrastructure for telecommunications, audio/video, life safety and
automation systems. Through courses, conferences, publications and professional
registration programs, BICSI staff and volunteers assist ICT professionals in delivering
critical products and services, and offer opportunities for continual improvement and
enhanced professional stature.
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, USA, BICSI membership spans nearly 100 countries.
BICSI is a registered provider for the

U.S. General Services Administration
(GSA). For details about the GSA
Copyright BICSI, July 2015. All rights reserved. BICSI and RCDD are registered trademarks of BICSI, Inc. Program, see page 27.
BICSI Course Price List*
ICT Design Fundamentals** Distribution Design (RCDD) Outside Plant (OSP)
Structured Cabling Systems DD101: Foundations of Designing Tele- OSP110: Cable Plant Design
BICSI CONNECT Course communications Distribution Systems 5-Day Course
Member: $350; Nonmember: $435 BICSI CONNECT Course Member: $2,045; Nonmember: $2,175
Member: $795; Nonmember: $930
Media Selection Required Manual: TDMM OSP200: OSP Design Review
BICSI CONNECT Course 2-Day Course
Member: $295; Nonmember: $365 DD102: Designing Telecommunications Member: $755; Nonmember: $890
Distribution Systems Required Manual: OSPDRM
Bonding and Grounding 5-Day Course
BICSI CONNECT Course Member: $2,395; Nonmember: $2,525 Data Center Design (DCDC)
Member: $175; Nonmember: $220 Required Manual: TDMM DC101: Introduction to Data Center
Network Design Design
BICSI CONNECT Course Bonding & Grounding BICSI CONNECT Course
Member: $250; Nonmember: $305 Member: $795; Nonmember: $930
DD120: Grounding and Protection
Fundamentals for Telecommunications
Project Management Systems DC102: Applied Data Center Design and
Best Practices
BICSI CONNECT Course 2-Day Course
5-Day Course
Member: $125; Nonmember: $155 Member: $1,295; Nonmember: $1,425
Member: $2,395; Nonmember: $2,525
ICT Design Fundamentals Bundle DD125: Advanced Bonding and
BICSI CONNECT Courses Grounding (Earthing) Installation
All five courses, plus exam 2-Day Course
IN101: BICSI Installer 1 Training
Member: $395; Nonmember: $495 Member: $1,295; Nonmember: $1,425
5-Day Course
** Also available in Spanish. Member: $1,395; Nonmember: $1,525
Project Management (RTPM) Required Manual: ITSIMM
Test Preparation Courses*** PM110: Telecommunications IN225: BICSI Installer 2, Copper Training
RCDD Online Test Preparation Course Project Management 5-Day Course
BICSI CONNECT Course 5-Day Course Member: $1,795; Nonmember: $1,925
Member: $795; Nonmember: $925 Member: $2,045; Nonmember: $2,175 Required Manual: ITSIMM
DCDC Online Test Preparation Course Electronic Safety & Security (ESS) IN250: BICSI Installer 2, Optical
BICSI CONNECT Course Fiber Training
Introduction to Electronic Safety
Member: $795; Nonmember: $925 and Security** 5-Day Course
BICSI CONNECT Course Member: $2,045; Nonmember: $2,175
*** Visit www.bicsiconnect.org for required Required Manual: ITSIMM
course materials. Member: $250; Nonmember: $305
TE350: BICSI Technician Training
ESS110: Designing Electronic Safety
DISCOUNTS and Security Systems 5-Day Course
ON INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING 5-Day Course Member: $2,145; Nonmember: $2,275
Member: $1,895; Nonmember: $2,025 Required Manual: ITSIMM
SAV E 10%! Register for three or more
classes at the same time or register three or ** Also available in Spanish.
more students from the same company at the
same time.
SAV E 5 % ! Preregister for a course at

least 45 days in advance.
Note: BICSI manuals are not included in course fees.
To register for a BICSI course, visit www.bicsi.org/courses or contact BICSI at +1 813.979.1991 or 800.242.7405 (USA & Canada toll-free).
*Prices subject to change without notice. Please visit www.bicsi.org for current price list.
BICSI Publications and Standards Price List*
Electronic Safety and Security BICSIs ICT Terminology Handbook, ANSI/BICSI 004-2012,
Design Reference Manual (ESSDRM) version 1.0 Information Technology Systems
Manual/Download Set (4th edition) Download only Design and Implementation Best
Member: $265; Nonmember: $315 Member: $0; Nonmember: $25 Practices for Healthcare Institutions
and Facilities
Print or Download (4th edition)
Member: $235; Nonmember: $270 Print/Download Set
Commercial Installation On-the-Job Member: $185; Nonmember: $230
Training Booklet
Print or Download
Information Technology Systems Booklet Member: $165; Nonmember: $205
Installation Methods Manual Member: $9; Nonmember: $9
(ITSIMM)**
Manual/Download Set (6th edition) ANSI/BICSI 005-2013, Electronic
Member: $225; Nonmember: $255 BICSI Library**** - All current BICSI Safety and Security (ESS) System
manuals and standards. Design and Implementation Best
Print or Download (6th edition)
Member: $185; Nonmember: $205 Manuals/Downloads Set Practices**
Member: $1,970 Nonmember: $2,275 Print/Download Set
** Also available in Spanish.
Print or Download Member: $185; Nonmember: $230
Member: $1,870; Nonmember: $2,175 Print or Download
Outside Plant Design Reference **** Visit www.bicsi.org/publications for a current listing. Member: $165; Nonmember: $205
Manual (OSPDRM)
Manual/Download Set (5th edition)
Member: $215; Nonmember: $245 ANSI/BICSI 001-2009, Information
Transport Systems Design Standard
Print or Download (5th edition) for K-12 Educational Institutions ANSI/BICSI 006-2015, Distributed
Member: $185; Nonmember: $225 Antenna System (DAS) Design and
Print/Download Set Implementation Best Practices
Print/Download Set
Telecommunications Distribution Print or Download Member: $185; Nonmember: $230
Methods Manual (TDMM)*** Member: $85; Nonmember: $105
Manual/Download Set (13th edition) Print or Download
Member: $335; Nonmember: $420 Member: $165; Nonmember: $205
ANSI/BICSI 002-2014, Data Center
Print or Download (13th edition) Design and Implementation Best
Member: $295; Nonmember: $365 Practices ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568-2006,
Standard for Installing Commercial
TDMM Electronic Flash Cards Print/Download Set Building Telecommunications Cabling
(13th edition) Member: $445; Nonmember: $575
Member: $200; Nonmember: $250 Print/Download Set
Print or Download Member: $32; Nonmember: $40
*** TDMM, 12th edition, available in Japanese. Member: $395; Nonmember: $495
Print or Download
Telecommunications Project
Management (TPM) reference, ANSI/BICSI 003-2014, Building
2nd edition Information Modeling (BIM) Practices ANSI/NECA/BICSI 607-2011,
for Information Technology Systems Standard for Telecommunications
Download only
Member: $50; Nonmember: $95 Print/Download Set Bonding and Grounding Planning and
Member: $95; Nonmember: $120 Installation Methods for Commercial
Print or Download
Buildings**
Network Systems and Member: $85; Nonmember: $105 Print/Download Set
Commissioning (NSC) Reference, 1st Member: $32; Nonmember: $40
edition
Print or Download
Download only Member: $28; Nonmember: $35
BICSIs Special ICT Design

Considerations, version 1.0
Download only
To purchase BICSI manuals and standards, visit www.bicsi.org/publications or contact BICSI at +1 813.979.1991 or 800.242.7405 (USA & Canada toll-free).
*Prices subject to change without notice. Please visit www.bicsi.org for current price list. Copyright BICSI, August 2015. All rights reserved. BICSI is a registered trademark of BICSI, Inc.

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BICSI Mission Statement

Advance our members ability to deliver the highest quality

Provide our members with opportunities for continual

2 | Contact BICSI at 800.242.7405 (USA and Canada toll-free) or +1 813.979.1991.

In this catalog you'll find detailed information about:

ICT Career Paths Standards

Let BICSI help you develop and grow a career in ICT.

To register for a BICSI course, visit www.bicsi.org/training. | 3

4 | Contact BICSI at 800.242.7405 (USA and Canada toll-free) or +1 813.979.1991.

ICT Industry Career Paths

BICSI CREDENTIALING PROGRAM GUIDE

Who Will Benefit?

Suggested Training & Study Materials:

To register for a BICSI course, visit www.bicsi.org/training. | 5

Who Will Benefit?

Suggested Training & Study Materials:

Who Will Benefit?

6 | Contact BICSI at 800.242.7405 (USA and Canada toll-free) or +1 813.979.1991.

OSP Design Program

Who Will Benefit?

Suggested Training & Study Materials:

ESS Design Program

Who Will Benefit?

Suggested Training & Study Materials:

To register for a BICSI course, visit www.bicsi.org/training. | 7

Who Will Benefit?

Suggested Training & Study Materials:

Installer 2, Copper Program

Who Will Benefit?

Suggested Training & Study Materials:

8 | Contact BICSI at 800.242.7405 (USA and Canada toll-free) or +1 813.979.1991.

Installer 2, Optical Fiber Program

Who Will Benefit?

Suggested Training & Study Materials:

Who Will Benefit?

Suggested Training & Study Materials:

To register for a BICSI course, visit www.bicsi.org/training. | 9

BICSI Learning Academy

BICSI World Headquarters

BICSI Live Webinars

10 | Contact BICSI at 800.242.7405 (USA and Canada toll-free) or +1 813.979.1991.

Corporate On-site Courses

Authorized Design Training Provider (ADTP)

Authorized Training Facility (ATF)

*Please see table of contents to locate details about specific courses.

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BICSI CONNECT Online Learning

What Can You Do With BICSI CONNECT?

*Recommended System Requirements

12 | Contact BICSI at 800.242.7405 (USA and Canada toll-free) or +1 813.979.1991.

Increase your ICT Skills with these course topics:

BICSI ICT Design Fundamentals** Confined Spaces Network Design

Cursos disponibles en espaol tambin!

Nuestros estudiantes pueden escoger algunos cursos en espaol latinoamericano.

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14 | Contact BICSI at 800.242.7405 (USA and Canada toll-free) or +1 813.979.1991.

Registered Communications Distribution Designer

Horizontal distribution systems Wireless networks

ICT cables and connecting hardware Electronic safety and security

Firestop systems Data centers

Bonding and grounding (earthing) Health care

Power distribution Residential cabling