CEDIA Electronic Systems Certified Designer (ESC-D)

Want to get started on your path to ESC-D certification?  Use the following resources to help you prepare:

• Exam Blueprint Job Task Analysis
• ANSI-J-STD-710: Audio, Video and Control Architectural Drawing Symbols (Free)
• CEA/CEDIA CEB-22: Home Theater Recommended Practice: Audio Design
• CEA/CEDIA CEB-23-A: Home Theater Recommended Practice: Video Design
• CEA/CEDIA CEB-24: Home Theater Recommended Practice: HVAC
• Advanced Residential Electronic Systems book
• Online Courses available within CEDIA Academy which cover topics found on the exam blueprint. For example, there is a course on Design Documents and several courses on HDMI.
• CEDIA Bootcamps and similar programs found on our Events Calendar
• Classes taught at industry events such as CEDIA Expo, ISE, or Integrate
• Classes by equipment manufacturers which cover topics found on the exam blueprint
• Internal training classes taught by an employer or “on the job” training from a more experienced technician.
• Selecting Display Size Based on Room Size and Seating White Paper
• HDMI Fundamentals White Paper Compilation White Paper
• HDMI 2.0 & Ultra HD: Features, Bandwidth & Compatibility Whitepaper
• Residential Electronic Systems: Common Errors Reference Document

This list is for information purposes and not designed to be comprehensive. The ESC-D exam includes scenario-based questions which require the candidate to apply their knowledge and experience to select the best option. 

ESC-D Practice Test

Option 1: ESC-D Practice Test – Designed to simulate a test environment. Correct answers are not shown, and candidates receive a score report at the end which shows performance by domain. 

Option 2: ESC-D Practice Test – Correct answers are shown after each question is answered. The final results include a report shat shows performance by domain.