Learn how to Design, Cost, Propose, Sell, Install and Program
Residential Automation and Networking Systems to Homeowners
and Builders

RIS features a series of hands-on training courses that offer practical experience in residential automation and networking. You’ll learn the five phases of selling, designing, costing, installation and customer training necessary for a profitable automation and networking project. Then, receive hands-on installation training for various sub-systems including automation and security, A/V, lighting, structured wiring, HVAC and more. By the end of your week at RIS, you will have an excellent overview and specific training on how to sell, physically install and program select automation, networking and entertainment systems. These are invaluable courses that will save you thousands of dollars and help you increase your profits immediately. Courses are held the same week for your convenience.

Marketing, Sales, Client Management and Business Development Course

An intensive 2-day training course that teaches the critical five phases of selling, designing, costing, and business strategies necessary to land highly profitable automation and networking projects. You will learn to define core markets, identify specific clients, resolve conflicts between buyers and sellers, and in general, how to get the most out of running your business.  It is an invaluable course that will save you thousands of dollars, and help even seasoned integrators increase profits immediately. This class is accredited by CEDIA for 5 CEU Credits.

• 2-Day Course (Monday-Tuesday), 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pacific Time
• Taught at the Home Controls Training Center in San Diego, CA
• $695 per person ($595 each additional person)
• Combined Course: Enroll for Marketing & Sales Course and Design & Hands-On Technical Course – four full days of training – for $1,195 per person ($995 each additional person) < ENROLL

Design and Hands-on Technical Training Course

A hands-on 2-day training course where you will build an automation system from the ground up. Limited class size allows  a uniquely individual learning experience, using popular products such as HAI controllers, Simply Automated UPB lighting, On-Q/Legrand structured wiring systems, NuVo distributed audio, and more. By the end of this course, you will have a very good overview and specific training on how to physically install select automation, networking and entertainment systems. This class is accredited by CEDIA for 5 CEU Credits.

• 2-Day Course (Wednesday-Thursday), 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pacific Time
• Taught at the Home Controls Training Center in San Diego, CA
• $595 per person ($525 each additional person)
• Combined Course: Enroll for Marketing & Sales Course and Design & Hands-On Technical Course – four full days of training – for $1,195 per person ($995 each additional person) < ENROLL

Level II Programming & Installation Course

An advanced full-day training course including hands-on programming and home automation solutions for the experienced integrator.  Profit from in-depth discussions about current and future requirements affecting the CE industry, including "green" regulations, power requirements, wiring strategy, lighting control and a whole lot more. Insight on trends and the future of our industry will complete the day. Experienced integrators only. This class is accredited by CEDIA for 5 CEU Credits.

• 1-Day Course (Friday), 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pacific Time
• Taught at the Home Controls Training Center in San Diego, CA
• $295 per person, or $225 when combined with another course < ENROLL

Upcoming RIS Sessions

RIS is taught every three months at the Home Controls Training Center in San Diego, CA. The next sessions are:

• February 22 - 23, 2010: RIS Marketing, Sales, Client Management & Business Development < ENROLL
• February 24 - 25, 2010: RIS Design & Hands-on Technical Training < ENROLL
• February 26, 2010: RIS Level II Programming & Installation < ENROLL

More Information

For additional details, call Brian at 800-266-8765 x133 or click here to request more info.

• Detailed RIS Curriculum Information (.pdf)
• RIS Registration Form (.pdf)
• RIS Registration Form (.doc)

CEDIA Professional Certification CEU Provider

All three RIS classes have been accredited by CEDIA (Consumer Electronics Design and Installation Association) as a Professional Certification CEU Provider. Earn 5 Continuing Education Units (CEU) for each class - or enroll in the entire week and earn 15 CEU credits.

RIS Industry Awards

2006 TBX OTTO Award
Best Vendor-Provided Home Tech Training
Home Controls, Inc. - Residential Integrator School (RIS)
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2005 Mark of Excellence Award
Presented by the TechHome Divison of CEA
Best Tech Training Training Program
Home Controls, Inc. - Residential Integrator School (RIS)

RIS In The News

21 Lessons Learned From the Residential Integrator School
by Jason Knott, Editor, CEPro

You really have to be serious about training to sit indoors in San Diego for a week when the 80-degree sun, sand and surf are just a stone’s throw away! But that’s just what this author did, along with nearly 20 other integrators...
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What Past Students Are Saying About RIS

I just attended the Residential Integrator School, (February, 2008) hosted by Home Controls, Inc. and AVD Media in San Diego California. This class covers every aspect of the sales process that leads up doing an installation [and] hands-on training covering Security, Lighting, Temperature, Audio, Video, and Control solutions. Students have the opportunity to work with systems from HAI, On-Q/Legrand, Simply Automated, and Nuvo over the course of the program. This course is a great place to get started or to brush up on some of your skills with experts on hand to answer any questions. I would recommend RIS to anyone in the Home Automation industry whether you are new to the business or you have a lot of experience.
Thomas Pickral, Jr. – HAI, New Orleans

"I can't thank you enough for the training you gave my guys at the last R.I.S. They came back smokin' and now are on fire! They remind me almost every day of how incredible you were and I look forward to taking your class later this year when I attend the school."
Jeff Harrington – CEO of Integrated Home Solutions

"[RIS] is just great, the info and tips that you get there are priceless..."
Ricardo Martinez – Research and Development for Grupo Melo (BC, Mexico)

"The flexibility of the business model presented makes it easier for me to start producing revenue without having to resolve every issue of entering a new industry. I was especially pleased at the high quality of the attendees. Our class consisted of many business owners currently active in the home automation/ control market, licensed electricians, educators, computer industry types, and builders. This high quality of attendees added their real life experience to the market and technical knowledge presented."
Tom White – Owner, Look-No Wires