Ken Erdmann
Director of Technical Education ProgramsCEDIAKen has been a licensed Utah State electrician since 1978 and has been a member of CEDIA since 1993. Ken has served as an instructor and subject matter expert for the association since 1994. He was selected as CEDIA Volunteer of the Year in 2003 and later in 2012 was recognized with CEDIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award and as a CEDIA Fellow. He is a past CEDIA board chair, having also served as a member of CEDIA’s board of directors for 12 years. Ken instructed at Utah Valley State College as an adjunct faculty member teaching in the Electrical Automation and Robotic Technology department for 15 years. Recently after 45 years in business he made the decision to retire from full time involvement in his company. In February of 2020 he accepted a fulltime position with CEDIA as the Director of Technical Education Programs. Currently Ken is also a member of Code Making Panel 3 of the National Electrical Code helping to ensure industry representation as the code adapts to new and changing technologies.
Cabling & Infrastructure Technician (CIT) Certification Review
An in-depth review session to help you prepare for the Cabling & Infrastructure Technician (CIT) Certification exam.…An in-depth review session to help you prepare for the Cabling & Infrastructure Technician (CIT) Certification exam.An in-depth review session to help you prepare for the Cabling & Infrastructure Technician (CIT) Certification exam.An in-depth review session to help you prepare for the Cabling & Infrastructure Technician (CIT) Certification exam.Show MoreClick the title to see all details
Charged Up: EV Integration as the Next Smart Home Standard
You don’t have to own one, but Mike and Ken both do, to know that EVs are important to many of your clients. This CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award rec…You don’t have to own one, but Mike and Ken both do, to know that EVs are important to many of your clients. This CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Michael Heiss presents a deep dive into EV charging gives you the facts you need to know to h…You don’t have to own one, but Mike and Ken both do, to know that EVs are important to many of your clients. This CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Michael Heiss presents a deep dive into EV charging gives you the facts you need to know to help make charging truly “plug and play” for clients while it lets you know how to plug into increased profits. Bring your questions for Master Electrician and CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award recipien…You don’t have to own one, but Mike and Ken both do, to know that EVs are important to many of your clients. This CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Michael Heiss presents a deep dive into EV charging gives you the facts you need to know to help make charging truly “plug and play” for clients while it lets you know how to plug into increased profits. Bring your questions for Master Electrician and CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Ken Erdman to help you with on where EV charging and "Vehicle-to-Load" enhance and back up your clients' whole house systems as well as there cars.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
Electronic Systems Certified Designer (ESC-D) Certification Review
An in-depth review session to help you prepare for the Electronic Systems Certified Designer (ESC-D) Certification exam.…An in-depth review session to help you prepare for the Electronic Systems Certified Designer (ESC-D) Certification exam.An in-depth review session to help you prepare for the Electronic Systems Certified Designer (ESC-D) Certification exam.An in-depth review session to help you prepare for the Electronic Systems Certified Designer (ESC-D) Certification exam.Show MoreClick the title to see all details
Lighting and Lighting Fundamentals Workshop
As the LED has become the mandated choice for light sources in luminaires it has changed dramatically how we design, specify, install, program, and in…As the LED has become the mandated choice for light sources in luminaires it has changed dramatically how we design, specify, install, program, and interact with lighting systems. This transformative change has opened new opportunities for the CEDIA …As the LED has become the mandated choice for light sources in luminaires it has changed dramatically how we design, specify, install, program, and interact with lighting systems. This transformative change has opened new opportunities for the CEDIA integrator: lighting can become an important part the business model for our industry. This workshop will discuss the impact solid state light sources have on the future of lighting including technolo…As the LED has become the mandated choice for light sources in luminaires it has changed dramatically how we design, specify, install, program, and interact with lighting systems. This transformative change has opened new opportunities for the CEDIA integrator: lighting can become an important part the business model for our industry. This workshop will discuss the impact solid state light sources have on the future of lighting including technologies like LED, Laser LED and OLED. Explore functionality like warm dimming, tuneable white, and warm white; expert selection and control of these sources in an occupancy can have a positive impact on those individuals living and working in the space. Discover how new powering technologies are impacting the use and consumption of electrical energy. Uncover how the new “Luminaire Level Lighting Controls” (LLLC) technology is changing the way we control and manage light in a space. The workshop will use case studies and real-life calculations. To create a sample lighting schedule and a lighting control detail, all through the lens of a CEDIA Smart Home Professional. Highlights: - Incandescent to Solid State, how lights sources have evolved. - A brief comparison of the luminous efficacy of the new lamps - Load calculations and lighting schedules - New powering options for lighting - New control and management technologies - How these changes will benefit the CEDIA integrator and the customerShow MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
What the 2026 NEC Means for Your Business
