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Self Paced - Certified Next Generation Smart Home Installer (NGSHI) Professional Program Training Program

GETTING STARTED

Welcome To The Certified NGSHI Professional Training Program! (4:30)

MODULE 1 - SMART HOME WI-FI MESH SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS

Module Introduction (2:56)
Complete the Smart Wi-Fi Mesh System Mini-Class (19:21)
Read This Article: Mesh Wi-Fi Basics
Practice Quiz
Gerard's Product Recommendations
How to Set-up a Nest Wi-Fi Mesh System (8:17)
Technical Assignment 1 - Complete Lab Workbook
Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Mesh Wi-Fi

MODULE 2 - HELPING CLIENTS CHOOSE A SMART HOME ECOSYSTEM AND VOICE ASSISTANT PLATFORM

Module Introduction (1:56)
Complete the Smart Speaker Mini-Class (12:02)
Read This Article: Top Three Smart Home Ecosystems Overview
Practice Quiz
Gerard's Product Recommendations
How-to Install and Setup a Nest Hub (9:16)
How-to Install and Setup an Echo Show 8 (3:14)
How-to Install and Setup a HomePod Mini (4:05)
Technical Assignment 2 - Complete Lab Workbook
Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Speakers

MODULE 3 - INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING SMART ALARM SYSTEMS

Module Introduction (2:29)
Complete Smart Alarm Mini-Video Class (14:04)
Read This Article: Wireless Alarm Systems Overview
Practice Quiz
Gerard's Product Recommendations
How-to Install and Configure a Ring Smart Alarm (13:09)
How-to Install and Configure an Abode Smart Alarm (9:05)
How-to Install and Configure a HomeKit Alarm (2:33)
Technical Assignment 3 - Complete Lab Workbook
Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Alarms

MODULE 4 - LIGHTING CONTROL INSTALL SERVICES

Module Introduction (1:55)
Complete the Lighting Control Mini-Class (24:17)
Practice Quiz
Gerard's Product Recommendations
How-to Setup a Philips Hue Smart Lighting System (11:52)
How-to setup a Wi-Fi Smart Bulb (Lifx) (6:24)
Installing Smart Switches
How-to Setup a Amazon Smart Plug (2:54)
Technical Assignment 4 - Complete Lab Workbook
Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Lights

MODULE 5 - HELPING YOUR CLIENTS TO SAVE ENERGY BY INSTALLING SMART THERMOSTATS

Module Introduction (2:10)
Complete the Smart Thermostat Mini-Class (15:58)
Read Article: Smart Thermostats Overview
Practice Quiz
Gerard's Product Recommendations
How-to install a Nest Thermostat & Connect With Smart Speakers (27:48)
Technical Assignment 5 - Complete Lab Workbook
Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Thermostats

MODULE 6 - INSTALLING SMART CAMERAS

Module Introduction (2:37)
Complete the Smart Camera Mini-Class (13:48)
Read Article on The Topic
Practice Quiz
Gerard's Product Recommendations
How-to Setup a Ring Indoor Smart Camera (7:02)
How-to Setup a Ring Outdoor Smart Camera (3:44)
How-to Setup a Nest Indoor Smart Camera (9:36)
How-to Setup a Nest Outdoor Smart Camera (3:15)
Technical Assignment 6 - Complete Lab Workbook
Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Cameras

MODULE 7 - INCREASE YOUR CUSTOMERS SAFETY LEVELS

Module Introduction (2:11)
Complete the Smart Smoke Alarm Mini-Class (15:50)
Read This Article: Smart Safety Devices Introduction
Practice Quiz
Gerard's Product Recommendations
How to Install a Nest Protect (14:39)
Technical Assignment 7 - Complete Lab Workbook
Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Smoke & CO Sensors
How to Install a HomeKit Compliant Smart Smoke Sensor (2:53)

MODULE 8 - ADDING SMART DOORBELL INSTALLATION SERVICES TO YOUR BUSINESS

Module Introduction (2:14)
Complete the Smart Doorbell Mini-Class (16:37)
Read This Article: Smart Doorbells Overview
Practice Quiz
Gerard's Product Recommendations
How to Install and Set up a Wireless Ring Video Doorbell (7:20)
Technical Assignment 8 - Complete Lab Workbook
Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Doorbells

MODULE 9 - GROW THE NUMBER OF SMART ENTERTAINMENT INSTALLATIONS

Complete the Smart Entertainment Mini-Class (14:05)
Read Article: About Media Streaming Devices
Practice Quiz
Gerard's Product Recommendations
How-to Setup a Fire Stick 4K Streaming Media Device (5:22)
How-to Setup a Google Chromecast (4:08)
How to Configure Multi-room Audio Capabilities on Your Client's Smart Speakers (1:16)
Technical Assignment 9 - Complete Lab Workbook
Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Media Devices

MODULE 10 - ADDING SMART DOOR LOCKS TO YOUR CUSTOMERS HOME

Module Introduction (2:34)
Complete the Smart Door Lock Mini-Class (13:18)
Read This Article - Smart Door Locks Overview
Practice Quiz
Gerard's Product Recommendations
Smart Lock Installs Note
Technical Assignment 10 - Complete Lab Workbook
Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Locks

MODULE 11 - ADDING SMART WINDOW DRESSINGS TO YOUR CUSTOMERS HOME

Module Introduction (2:35)
Complete the Smart Window Dressings Mini-Class (23:10)
Read This Article: Smart Window Dressings Overview
Practice Quiz
Note: Planning an Install
Gerard's Product Recommendations
Technical Assignment 11 - Complete Lab Workbook

MODULE 12 - IMPLEMENTING SMART HUBS

Module Introduction (2:36)
Complete the Smart Hubs Mini-Class (20:38)
Read Article: Smart Hub Overview
Practice Quiz
Gerard's Product Recommendations
Technical Assignment 12 - Complete Lab Workbook
Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Hubs

BONUS MODULE - ADD SMART HOME AUTOMATION FUNCTIONALITY TO CUSTOMERS HOMES

Module Introduction
Complete the Smart Home Automation Mini-Class (10:08)
Practice Quiz
How-to Setup Google Assistant Automations (6:50)
How-to Setup a Simple Light Automation With a Hue Sensor (3:27)

START YOUR SMART HOME INSTALLATION SERVICES SIDE HUSTLE COURSE

Welcome (2:00)
Step 1 - Preparing to Start your Smart Home Install Side Hustle (24:46)
Assignment 1: Identify Goals
Step 2 - Plan for Success (38:19)
Assignment 2: Identify Target Market
Assignment 3: List Services You Can Offer as an NGSHI
Assignment 4: Identify Best-in-Class Smart Devices to Install
Assignment 5: Compile a Partner List
Assignment 6: Identify Three Smart Home Installation Packages To Sell
Assignment 7: Price Each of Your Smart Install Service Packages
Step 3 - Establish a Brand & Online Presence (20:26)
Assignment 8: Identify a Name for Your Side Hustle
Assignment 9: Implement a Web-Site
Assignment 10: Create Two Social Media Accounts
Step 4 - Launch Your Smart Home Install Side Hustle (21:34)
Assignment 11: Pre-Launch Planning
Assignment 12: Complete Launch Checklist
Course Audio Files

NGSHI TOOLKIT LIBRARY

Section Introduction (1:32)
Pre and Post Service Call Email Swipe File
Covid Install Guidelines
Multi-Room Music Prewire Cable Schedule
Organise your thoughts
NGSHI Job Advert
Prewire Cable Schedule
Wired Lighting Control Planning Worksheet
Wired Keypad Configuration Form
Client Questions - Planning HDTV & Home Cinema Systems
Form - Planning A Multi-Room Music System
Article - Build a Smart Home With Open Source Software
Template - Proposal for Smart Home Automation Consultant and Design Services
Cheat Sheet - Lutron Design
Cheat Sheet - Ring Design
Cheat Sheet - Sonos
How to Wire a RJ45 Connector [Video] (2:49)
NHSGI Best Practices
Remote Support WorkFlow Process
List of Business Tools to Build Your Smart Home Install Business
Suggested NGSHI Installation Tools - Word Cloud!
Customer Job Completion Form
Installer Web-site SEO Keywords
NGSHI Voice Control Handover Template
NGSHI Recommended Recurring Revenue Streams
NGSHI Source of Equipment Supplies Infographic
NGSHI Target Profit Margins
Recommended Smart Home Product Install Categories

BONUS CONTENT

Section Introduction (0:30)
Smart Home Automation Essential Guides Box Set

SMART HOME CONTENT VAULT

Section Introduction (1:25)
What Are Smart Homes? (45:28)
Advising Your Clients How To Wire Their Smart Home (17:26)
Smart Home Retrofit Solutions (49:26)
Installing Smart Cameras (71:09)
Increase Your Customers Safety Levels (41:46)
Lighting Control Install Services (67:54)
Installing And Configuring Smart Alarm Systems (8:34)
Helping Your Clients To Save Energy By Installing Smart Thermostats (57:04)
Offering Multi-Room Music Systems To Your Customers (22:47)
Grow The Number Of Smart Entertainment Installations (26:10)
How to Install a Samsung SmartThings Based Smart Home Automation System (117:05)
How to Build a Smart Home Automation System Using Apple HomeKit Products (90:58)
Preparing To Start Your Smart Home Install Business (21:45)
Plan For Success (24:07)
Establish Brand & Online Presence (36:46)
Launch Your Smart Home Install Business (23:59)
Make Your First Sale (7:20)
Selling Remote Management Support Services (26:35)
V1 of Course (Technical Foundations Master Class) Audio File
V1 of Course (Business Foundations Master Class) Audio Files
Make A Living As A Smart Home Installer Workbook
Quiz - Technical Foundation Knowledge
Quiz - Business Elements of Smart Home Install Business

SMART HOME COURSES MUSEUM SERIES

Digital Convergence (13:41)
Computer Networking (17:15)
Home Network Defined (8:42)
Home Networking Motivations (10:03)
Home Networking Requirements (7:06)
People Adopting Home Networking (7:38)
Home Networking Technological components (12:25)
Residential Broadband Introduced (13:14)
Cable TV Broadband Introduced (14:27)
Cable Modems Explained (17:04)
Residential Gateway Introduction (9:12)
Residential Gateway Architecture (8:31)
Residential Gateway Marketplace (11:48)
Introduction to Power Line Technologies (9:31)
Powerline Obstacles (12:46)
Powerline Modems (4:50)
CEBus, LonWorks and X10 (13:17)
Phoneline Technologies Overview (8:32)
HomePNA Overview (7:06)
HomePNA Technical Architecture (16:24)
New Wires Home Networking (7:44)
About IEEE 1394 (10:31)
About USB (15:49)
About Fast Ethernet (11:23)
Understanding OSGi (12:22)
Understanding Bluetooth (8:52)
Inside Bluetooth (7:59)
How Does Bluetooth Work? (7:56)
Understanding UPnP (9:44)
UPnP Protocols (9:44)
Introduction to WLANs (7:49)
IEEE 802.11 Wireless Standards (9:31)
PSTN and ISDN Overview (10:24)
Understanding xDSL (14:33)

CERTIFICATION WEEK

NGSHI Certification Exam

CONCLUSION AND THANKS

Final Thoughts from Gerard (1:10)
Feedback - How Was the Program?
NGSHI Feedback & Testimonial Form

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