SCTE Central Florida Chapter

“Being certified by SCTE has always been my proudest credential.”
Bill DesRochers
Director of Technical Services
Time Warner Cable

SCTE certifications enable you, as an individual, to demonstrate proficiency of technical knowledge that is relevant to your career. Our certifications also serve to provide employers with an industry-recognized benchmark for technical expertise that may be incorporated into the hiring, promotion and other human resource management processes.

The SCTE Certification Program has recently been revised to more accurately reflect the new broadband technology MSO's and cable-related industries are involved with now. The Central Florida Chapter encourages members to participate in the SCTE Certification Program because this certification is recognized across our industry as one of the best educational programs available.

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SCTE Certification Program testing is available by appointment at the Central Florida Chapter meetings. Because the testing is done on-line it is necessary to establish testing dates based upon the number of participants. It is recommended that if you plan to test for one of the certifications that you notify the SCTE at least 45 days in advance. After you receive confirmation that your testing application has been processed by the SCTE you can contact one of Testing Chairmen, Steve Duchene, Robert Sears or Lennie Pici to schedule a testing date.

In order to earn a certification, you will need to pass an exam(s). If needed, you may re-take the exam. However, you will incur the testing fee each time. SCTE’s certifications are the only industry certifications to cover the entire HFC network.

Our recently expanded suite of certifications include:

Broadband Premises Specialist (BPS)
Broadband Distribution Specialist (BDS)
Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS)
Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist (BTCS)
Digital Video Engineering Professional (DVEP)

Exam Fees
Exam	Member	Non-Member
BPS	$45	$75
BDS	$45	$75
BTS	$50	$80
BTCS	$60	$100
DVEP	$125	$165

Online Application:
Certification & Enrollment Form
This form provides you with:
1. Enrollment in the certification program
2. Examination Selection
3. National Membership Enrollment

Testing requires this form to be processed by SCTE National before the exams can be given.

Certification Program Enrollment
SCTE Member $20
Non Member $40
National Membership Fee $58


		Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist (BTCS)
		Certifies proficiency in the reception and processing of signals, including installation, maintenance and repair of signal processing equipment. Specifics include:
		Signal Processing Equipment—off-air, satellite, microwave and alternative sources (I.F., fiber drop-off, return, commercial insertion); Signal Protection Schemes—sync suppression, video inversion and traps; Baseband Signals—video, data and audio; Maintenance, Tests and Measurements—FCC rules, FCC proof of performance tests, test equipment, preventive maintenance and resolving signal quality problems; Facilities—physical requirements, operational planning, frequency plans, EAS and commercial insertion.
		Once you’ve mastered the core curriculum for BTCS, you can choose to also pursue specialized endorsements to demonstrate your advanced knowledge of these new technologies.
		Data Endorsement—Certifying your knowledge of high-speed data and networking. Video Endorsement—Certifying your knowledge of digital and analog video. Voice Endorsement—Certifying your knowledge of switched telephony and IP telephony.
		Testing: one 50-question multiple-choice exam for the BTCS designation and one 50-question multiple-choice exam for each endorsement.
		BTCS Additional Information