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BICSI DD102: Applied Best Practices for Telecommunications Distribution Design

Education

Learn how to design distribution systems in this comprehensive workshop.

DD102 is an intensive, hands-on course focused on the design of structured cabling systems. Offering hands-on skill building activities from day one, this knowledge-intensive course instructs you in real-world tasks, preparing you for design roles outside of the classroom. Assignments from the award-winning Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM) augment your learning, allowing you to prepare questions for the classroom.

Through the use of case studies, schematic and construction drawings, and real-life scenarios, you will learn to design codes and standards-compliant telecommunications infrastructure, beginning where the cabling enters the building to any telecommunications environment within the building.

In addition to structured cabling, all facets of design for the support infrastructure, including telecommunications spaces, pathways, bonding and grounding, and firestopping are included in the course.

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DD102 Course Information

Why Should You Attend?
RCDDs set the benchmark for the ICT industry, and DD102 is an essential course in preparing you to earn that elite designation.

Through the use of case studies, schematic and construction drawings, and real-life scenarios, you will learn to design codes and standards-compliant telecommunications infrastructure, beginning where the cabling enters the building to any telecommunications environment within the building.

In addition to structured cabling, all facets of design for the support infrastructure, including telecommunications spaces, pathways, bonding and grounding, and firestopping are included in the course.

DD102 has been structured to maximize your take-away from the class. Students work together to complete a final group project, allowing immediate use of new knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Note: The RCDD exam is not included in the course fee. You must apply and register for the exam separately.

Course Highlights:
- Codes, standards and regulations
- Telecommunications pathways and spaces
- Backbone and horizontal distribution systems
- Bonding and grounding (earthing)
- Firestopping
- Telecommunications administration
- Outside Plant (OSP) and campus cabling
Who Should Attend?
- ICT designers with at least two years of on- the-job experience in low-voltage cabling systems
- Professionals responsible for designing IP-enabled building systems (e.g., security, AV, HVAC)
- Individuals preparing to take the R CDD exam
- Individuals looking for a review of telecommunications distribution systems
What Are the Prerequisites and Preparation Required?
The DD102 course is designed for those who have a minimum of two years of experience in the design and specifications of cabling infrastructure systems.

If you do not meet these requirements, BICSI strongly recommends that you complete the DD101: Foundations of Telecommunications Distribution Design course prior to enrolling in DD102.

NOTE: FOR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM TRAINING

To successfully participate in our virtual classroom training, each attendee must have the following:
- Laptop, desktop, or tablet that meet the system requirements. Click here for detailed requirements.
- Microphone and speakers (headset recommended**)
- Standalone webcams and/or mobile device camera for class activities.
- Internet connection - 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended) | 3G connection or better (WiFi recommended for VoIP audio)
NOTE: FOR TRADITIONAL IN-PERSON TRAINING

Each attendee should bring a laptop or mobile device to class.
What Course Materials Are Required?
- Students enrolling in courses after August 2020 should bring the Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM) 14th edition, print or electronic, to class.
NOTE: FOR DESIGN VIRTUAL CLASSROOM TRAINING ONLY
- BICSI will ship the student workbook, used in the classroom, to the physical mailing address provided by each student.
Can I Earn Credit?

Yes, you can earn 37 continuing education credits (CECs) toward an existing BICSI credential recertification requirement, upon successfully completing this program.
What Is the Attendance Policy?

Participation in all originally scheduled days of the program is mandatory in order to receive the certificate of completion and 37 CECs.

Participants who fulfill the attendance requirement will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the program. Please note that this is not the RCDD Certification, which requires a special exam application (apply by clicking on link below).

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How Long Is This Course?

This course is five days long.

I Registered for the DD102 Course, What Happens Next

Review Confirmation Email
Immediately after completing your enrollment in this course, a confirmation email is sent to your email on file. This email provides a comprehensive at-a-glance overview of everything you need to know to successfully prepare for your upcoming training. This includes:
- Class dates, times, and delivery methods confirmed.
- Pre-Class preparations
- Course materials needed
- Exam information
- All cancellation policies
If you did not receive this email, please check your SPAM filters first. If you still didn’t receive it, then email bicsi@bisci.org and we will resend it.
Review Cancellation Policies

To ensure you protect your investment, we recommend you pay close attention to all the applicable cancellation policies for BICSI Courses. Review the Course Cancellation Policies here.
Purchase Required Manual

Students enrolling in courses must bring the Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM), 14th edition, print or electronic version to class. If you have not purchased it already, click here to do so today!

Note: In addition to this suggested manual, BICSI will also provide you with an activity workbook that gets shipped separately.
Confirm Your Shipping Address

For this virtual class additional classroom materials are shipped out at least two weeks prior to class for domestic students and four weeks for international students. Please email tdo@bicsi.org and confirm your preferred shipping address for these additional materials. You can expect delivery of one shipment of a workbook,
How to Access Your Course
Be on the lookout one week prior to the start of class for two key things:
1. A confirmation email from your instructor
2. Login instructions for your virtual classroom will be sent the Wednesday prior to the first day of class.
Zoom must be installed on your computer to attend this Virtual Class.

Student Testimonials

“Awareness of BICSI and its training and credentialing programs in the Middle East has grown massively over the past five years, creating a solid infrastructure of ICT professionals striving to be recognized as BICSI trained and credentialed. This recognition by the consultant base is driving specifications to demand BICSI-trained personnel.”

- Asef Baddar, RCDD, DCD
Technology Director
Leviton Middle East FZE

“I strongly believe BICSI has changed my life by giving me knowledge to be able to grow in the telecommunications field. Through my mentors and the BICSI courses I have completed, I have been able to cultivate my knowledge of telecommunications to levels I didn’t think possible.”

– Fernando Chavez, RCDD
Project Consultant, JBA Consulting Engineers
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

“The BICSI classes I have taken in both the design and installation of ICT systems have made me a more knowledgeable, valuable and respected participant in our industry. Could I have learned some of this by simply reading the standards? Sure, but BICSI design classes taught me why the standards are important, and BICSI installation classes taught me how to perform best practice-based installations to assure I meet those standards. BICSI training is an invaluable resource.”

– David Levine, RCDD
Director of Sales – Network Cabling Solutions
HellermannTyton
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

“BICSI training reinforces the importance of standardized, high-quality performance by anyone involved in the design or installation of data communications systems.”

– Stan Davidson, RCDD, LEED AP^®
Data Communications Designer, Woolpert
Dayton, Ohio, USA