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SCTE is the leading technical organization for cable telecommunications professionals. Since 1969, the Society has provided meaningful resources and programs for its members and leadership for the industry. SCTE serves all segments of the cable telecommunications industry from field-level and technical experts to management. Operators, Vendors, Programmers, and Regulators SCTE Membership is the smartest investment that an industry professional can make towards improving their career. When It Comes To Cable Technology...Think Smarter, Not Harder—Join SCTE. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE FOR CABLE PROFESSIONALS TM +
BASIC SCTE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS What all members receive for their $68 annual membership dues: Membership card Login and password access to SCTE communications - Print and digital publications filled with technical information and industry news delivered via mail and
What all ACTIVE members receive for their dues: Technical tools and resources that save time and energy in their everyday job Access to events, advanced technology, standards, SCTE certification, forums and technical pros that can answer troubleshooting questions Online training courses and free webinars on cable topics such as Ethernet, IPv6, DOCSIS, Digital Video, Network Routing, Business Services, and more… ACTIVATED SCTE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Succeed with the benefits of SCTE membership Technical Education & Training Professional Certifications Publications & Education Resources Knowledge & Information Resources Conferences & Networking Events Member Discounts & Services Industry Initiatives & Leadership MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL —BUILD YOUR TECHNICAL CABLE KNOWLEDGE
TECHNICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING Online Training Courses Onsite Training Courses Chapter Education SCTE Educational Events Degree Programs SCTE Leadership Institute ACTIVATE YOUR SCTE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Online Training Courses Study at your own pace Online training courses are delivered in three formats: Instructor-Led, On-Demand, or Scheduled. Course lengths vary and are delivered over 8, 10, or 12 weeks. Learn the benefits of each method and choose what’s right for you. TECHNICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING +
Onsite Training Courses Trainers: Save travel dollars by having SCTE bring the course of your choice onsite to your organization’s teams or chapter. Plus, tailor SCTE courses to fit your company’s needs. Contact SCTE to see what they can offer your organization. Onsite courses can be delivered in either Standard, Customized, or Boot Camp format. TECHNICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING +
Chapter Education Get local education and training through your SCTE chapter. Go to your chapter’s regularly scheduled meetings and special events to maximize your membership benefits. Visit other SCTE Chapters— Chapters offer around 300 technical sessions collectively per year. TECHNICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING +
SCTE Educational Events Throughout the year, at SCTE industry-wide events, SCTE offers opportunities to receive cutting-edge technical instruction. Enrich your technical knowledge and network with industry colleagues at these special events. TECHNICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING +
Degree Programs Take your knowledge to the next level. This higher learning program partners with accredited colleges and universities to form comprehensive cable-centric educational programs. Many SCTE online and courses now qualify for college credits through SCTE college partners. TECHNICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING +
SCTE Leadership Institute Rise to the top with leadership and management training through partnerships with highly regarded institutions and organizations. Tuck Executive leadership Development Program VPs and above Intensive program with Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth Georgia Tech Management Development Program Manager Level Collaborative program with Georgia Tech College of Management TECHNICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING +
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Career Advancement Stand Out From Your Peers Certification Resource Series ACTIVATE YOUR SCTE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
SCTE has certification for all areas of the cable network Explore the certification(s) that best fit your expertise and discover how they will advance your career. SCTE certification is the cable industry’s premier endorsement for professionals. SCTE certifications are based on in-depth testing and ongoing professional development maintenance. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS +
SCTE Certifications BPI—Broadband Premises Installer BPT—Broadband Premises Technician BPE—Broadband Premises Expert BCSS—Business Class Services Specialist –NEW! BDS—Broadband Distribution Specialist BTS—Broadband Transport Specialist BTCS—Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist DVEP—Digital Video Engineering Professional IPEP—Internet Protocol Engineering Professional PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS +
Career Advancement Improve your career through SCTE professional certifications. SCTE Certifications provide organizations with industry- recognized benchmarks for: Hiring Promotions Salary increases Other incentives or employee management processes PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS +
Stand Out From Your Peers Show off your expertise and prove your skills with SCTE certification. Showcase your technical knowledge and be recognized as a professional by marketing your credentials on your personal letterhead, business cards, signature, office or break room wall, uniforms, and even your company vehicle. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS +
Certification Resource Series Rely on SCTE to develop your skills and equip you for success. This series includes resources to prepare technical professionals to achieve their desired certification level. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS +
PUBLICATIONS & EDUCATION RESOURCES SCTE Publications SCTE Primer Series SCTE LiveLearning Webinars TM SCTE Foundation Trainer Resources ACTIVATE YOUR SCTE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
SCTE Publications Build your professional reference library quickly and easily. SCTE training manuals, reference materials and other industry publications are available anytime, online in the SCTE Bookstore. PUBLICATIONS & EDUCATION RESOURCES +
SCTE Primer Series Build your knowledge quickly with these short online presentations that introduce cutting-edge technologies. The SCTE Primer Series is a members-only multimedia technical presentation designed to answer a "What is…?" question related to industry technology and services. PUBLICATIONS & EDUCATION RESOURCES +
SCTE LiveLearning TM Webinars Stay up-to-date on hot topics and technologies. This series of live, interactive webinars is offered monthly on issues you deal with daily. FREE for SCTE members Plus, access more than 60 archived presentations. PUBLICATIONS & EDUCATION RESOURCES +
SCTE Foundation Get Involved: Individuals benefit. Companies benefit. The industry prospers. Achieve the education you have been dreaming of through financial assistance. Take Advantage: Apply for grants, scholarships and specialty programs. Give: You can also give back and support future leaders of the industry by making a tax deductible donation. PUBLICATIONS & EDUCATION RESOURCES +
Trainer Resources Trainers can enhance their curriculum and expertise through SCTE Tech Tips, Primers, White Papers, and other knowledge resources. This valuable content can also support a trainer’s personal skills development. PUBLICATIONS & EDUCATION RESOURCES +
KNOWLEDGE & INFORMATION RESOURCES Pocket Guides Job Aids & Mobile Apps SCTE SupplierConnect SCTE-List & Social Media White Papers SCTE Tech Facts & Tech Tips SCTE Cable Knowledge Collection ACTIVATE YOUR SCTE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Pocket Guides SCTE partners with leading cable companies to create these handy references loaded with practical applications on the latest topics. They are FREE electronically for members. Print copies are available through the SCTE bookstore. If your organization is interested in partnering on an SCTE Pocket Guide please contact the SCTE Marketing & Business Development Department. KNOWLEDGE & INFORMATION RESOURCES +
Job Aids & Mobile Apps Improve your efficiency through these online tools, such as technical calculators and estimators, that help members succeed every day. Take SCTE events and programs on the go—access vital Society news, conference and industry information from your mobile device. KNOWLEDGE & INFORMATION RESOURCES +
SCTE SupplierConnect Search the premier collection of cable telecommunications products and services. Find what your business needs in this searchable database. Download the SCTE mobile app If you need to promote your company’s products and services, make it your go-to source for reaching the industry’s top B2B customers. KNOWLEDGE & INFORMATION RESOURCES +
SCTE-Social Media Stay in touch with SCTE-List—in this forum cable professionals discuss issues, exchange knowledge, share ideas, and problem solve. Network with other SCTE members and follow opinions on hot topics through SCTE’s LinkedIn group and Facebook page. Keep-up-to-date with SCTE events through Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube. KNOWLEDGE & INFORMATION RESOURCES + -LIST
White Papers Explore the ramifications of new technology deployments and prepare for implementation. These papers derived from various segments of operators, vendors and other cable organizations hold the implications of new technology and clearly define how they will impact their organization and the industry. KNOWLEDGE & INFORMATION RESOURCES +
Tech Facts Become a master of engineering facts and figures through these need-to-know, topical online content gems that are perfect for a quick refresher answering the question, “Did You Know?” Tech Tips SCTE guides members in doing their daily job better with regularly updated online tips on relevant technical subjects and concepts. KNOWLEDGE & INFORMATION RESOURCES +
SCTE Cable Knowledge Collection Foundational cable knowledge is readily available through the SCTE. Search this pertinent collection of information on a variety of cable topics and definitions to technical terms. The collection includes: Glossary of Terms Technical Encyclopedias Cable Symbols and Graphics KNOWLEDGE & INFORMATION RESOURCES +
CONFERENCES & NETWORKING EVENTS SCTE Cable-Tec Expo ® SCTE Canadian Summit SCTE Chapter Leadership Conference (CLC) Spring Technical Forum SCTE SEMI Forum SCTE Chapters SCTE Cable-Tec Games SCTE IP Challenge SCTE Tom Polis Classic ACTIVATE YOUR SCTE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
SCTE Cable-Tec Expo ® SCTE’s flagship event and the industry’s engineering show of the year. This “can’t-miss” event presents dozens of technical sessions and the latest cable products and services in one cost- effective setting. Approximately 10,000 professionals attend SCTE Cable-Tec expo annually— 85% are decision-makers. Nearly 400 of the industry’s most prominent tech companies exhibit. CONFERENCES & NETWORKING EVENTS + expo.scte.org
SCTE Canadian Summit This international event explores engineering issues specific to the Canadian market through exhibits, technical sessions and networking opportunities. Hands-on exhibits Key networking opportunities Informative technical sessions High-profile keynote speakers Thought provoking general sessions CONFERENCES & NETWORKING EVENTS +
SCTE Chapter Leadership Conference The SCTE Chapter leadership Conference is a day and a half educational leadership program specifically geared to the issues most important to SCTE chapter leaders. Attendees will be able to share best practices, exchange ideas, and celebrate success through a series of seminars, panel presentations, and powerful networking sessions. CONFERENCES & NETWORKING EVENTS +
Spring Technical Forum A collaboration among SCTE, CableLabs ®, and NCTA This event presents a comprehensive view of cable science and technical issues, with an emphasis on emerging and advanced technologies. Over three days the event brings cable technology into focus as leading industry CTOs and developers present bold new ideas and initiatives for advancing cable's technology leadership position. CONFERENCES & NETWORKING EVENTS +
SCTE SEMI Forum SCTE raises awareness of solutions to energy challenges and efficiency through content on improving energy management and consumption. Through specialized events, general sessions, and networking opportunities, the SEMI Forum provides a comprehensive look at how cable operators can increase energy efficiency and reduce operations costs. CONFERENCES & NETWORKING EVENTS +
SCTE Chapters SCTE Chapters provide local networking opportunities to current and prospective members in over 72 locations across the globe. SCTE Chapter members are dedicated to educating professionals on the latest technologies and leadership skills necessary to be successful. Chapters deliver training on upcoming technologies and introduce new products through vendor days. CONFERENCES & NETWORKING EVENTS +
SCTE Cable-Tec Games Chapter members compete in events that measure technical abilities and cable knowledge. Finalists contend for awards during SCTE Cable-Tec Expo ®. CONFERENCES & NETWORKING EVENTS +
SCTE IP Challenge This knowledge and skills competition utilizes hands- on activities to bridge traditional RF to IP knowledge transfer. Regional, virtual qualifiers lead to a live finale at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo ®. CONFERENCES & NETWORKING EVENTS +
SCTE Tom Polis Classic The SCTE Foundation hosts this annual golf tournament as a major source of funding. All of the proceeds from this event go toward supporting and promoting the educational assistance and career development of SCTE members through the SCTE Foundation grants program. CONFERENCES & NETWORKING EVENTS +
MEMBER DISCOUNTS & SERVICES Event and Product Discounts SCTE Member Communications Industry Partner Communications Job Connect Member Directory Member & Chapter Awards The Power of the SCTE Brand ACTIVATE YOUR SCTE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Event and Product Discounts SCTE looks out for its members best interests first. Members receive deeply discounted rates on ALL SCTE events, educational courses, programs and materials. SCTE Partner Discounts As a benefit, members may also have access to discounts and savings opportunities offered by SCTE partners or top industry companies. MEMBER DISCOUNTS & SERVICES +
SCTE Member Communications Be in-the-know. Enjoy informative, members-only print and electronic publications from SCTE about Society programs and industry news. Access archived issues anytime on SCTE website. MEMBER DISCOUNTS & SERVICES +
Industry Partner Publications Members receive free and deep discounts on annual subscriptions to broadband’s most informative publications. These resources will help you stay current on ever-changing cable telecommunications technologies and industry news and events. MEMBER DISCOUNTS & SERVICES +
JobConnect The industry’s premier electronic recruitment resource. Employers can access a highly qualified talent pool. Active job seekers can showcase their skills and work experience. MEMBER DISCOUNTS & SERVICES +
Member Directory Expand your professional network. Find other members. Strengthen connections with other members to expand your reach and develop relationships with new business partners. MEMBER DISCOUNTS & SERVICES +
Member & Chapter Awards Stand up and be recognized. SCTE is proud of its individual members and the chapters that are dedicated to growing and improving the industry. The Society elevates members' ability to stand out and be recognized for their success through awards that showcase their accomplishments and contributions. MEMBER DISCOUNTS & SERVICES +
The Power of the SCTE Brand Take advantage of SCTE’s visibility and credibility by aligning yourself and your company’s brand with SCTE. Show off your membership by including the logo on your business communications such as your company website, letterhead, business cards, nametags, or marketing materials. MEMBER DISCOUNTS & SERVICES +
INDUSTRY INITIATIVES & LEADERSHIP SCTE Standards SCTE SEMI SCTE Diversity & Inclusion Local & National Leadership Opportunities Technical Speaking Opportunities ACTIVATE YOUR SCTE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
SCTE Standards Position your company as a thought- leader and get involved in developing standards by joining this ANSI- accredited forum for the development of technical specifications. Member organizations of the SCTE Standards Program develop standards work through their technical representatives across the six Standards areas. Register for news alerts and download approved standards at INDUSTRY INITIATIVES & LEADERSHIP +
SCTE SEMI SCTE’s Smart Energy Management Initiative (SEMI) is the industry movement for the application of sustainable procedures and products. This initiative is intended to drive the creation of meaningful vendor solutions that help operators manage power, density and performance growth in a manner that is good for business and the environment. Learn more and get involved. INDUSTRY INITIATIVES & LEADERSHIP +
Diversity & Inclusion This new initiative from SCTE is aimed at creating opportunities for all in the cable industry’s technical workforce. In addition to the Women’s TechConnect program, diversity and inclusion topics are incorporated into all of SCTE’s major industry events. Stay tuned to for more information. INDUSTRY INITIATIVES & LEADERSHIP +
Local Leadership Opportunities Gain recognition, respect, and pride as a volunteer leader. Become a chapter officer and shape your chapter’s programs. National Leadership Opportunities Share your vision by serving as a Regional Representative or working your way up to the SCTE Board of Directors or a program committee. Shape the future of the industry. INDUSTRY INITIATIVES & LEADERSHIP +
Technical Speaking Opportunities Share your expertise and the technical knowledge of your company. Position yourself and your organization as a thought-leader by submitting an abstract and speaking at an SCTE industry- wide or chapter event. Sign up for SCTE’s Call for Papers Database and receive first notice about upcoming opportunities. INDUSTRY INITIATIVES & LEADERSHIP +
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP If you aren’t a member yet, invest in yourself and your career—JOIN SCTE TODAY! If you’re a current SCTE member, activate your benefits and increase your technical proficiency.