Electronic Security Association Debuts Modern CAT Level 1 Training

DALLAS — The Electronic Security Association (ESA) today introduces its newly modernized Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level 1 training course, an updated offering that features “enhanced content and a more engaging, Learner-center experience designed to meet the needs of today’s technicians and employers alike.” Updated content includes “expanded focus areas such as wireless technology, IoT systems, cybersecurity fundamentals and interactive learning experiences designed to improve retention and real-world application,” according to the association announcement. ESA’s Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level 1 training course “has long served as the gold standard for technicians in the electronic security and life safety industry and is widely recognized by authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) for state licensing,” according to the association announcement. The 22-hour online course, followed by a proctored two-hour examination, “equips technicians with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to properly plan and execute intrusion detection, fire detection, video surveillance and access control installations,” the announcement says. Why is ESA Modernizing Its CAT Level 1 Training Program? “The electronic security and life safety industry is at a critical inflection point,” says Jillian Bateman-McIntosh, ESA’s chief operating officer, in the association announcement. “Demand is rising, but the pipeline of skilled technicians is not keeping pace. ESA exists to solve challenges like this for integrators and dealers. “Through resources like our newly modernized Certified Alarm Technician Level 1 certification, we’re providing accessible, self-paced training that helps companies onboard faster, develop talent more effectively and strengthen their teams from the ground up,” she says. “We are proud to introduce our newly modernized Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level 1 certification,” says Jared Buhanan, ESA’s training director, in the association announcement.  “This online, self-paced experience has been redesigned to deliver practical, field-ready knowledge technicians can apply immediately in real-world environments, helping companies develop stronger teams faster.” As demand for qualified technicians continues to rise, ESA’s modernized CAT Level 1 certification “provides companies with a scalable way to onboard, train and strengthen their workforce through flexible, industry-recognized education,” according to the association announcement. The post Electronic Security Association Debuts Modern CAT Level 1 Training appeared first on Security Sales & Integration.