GETTING STARTED
MODULE 1 - NETWORK ARCHITECTURE & CONNECTIVITY DESIGN
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Module Introduction (2:56)
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Complete the Smart Wi-Fi Mesh System Mini-Class (19:21)
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Read This Article: Mesh Wi-Fi Basics
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Practice Quiz
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Gerard's Product Recommendations (Updated 2026)
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How to Set-up a Nest Wi-Fi Mesh System (8:17)
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Technical Assignment 1 - Complete Lab Workbook
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Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Mesh Wi-Fi
MODULE 2 - HELPING CLIENTS CHOOSE A SMART HOME ECOSYSTEM AND VOICE ASSISTANT PLATFORM
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Module Introduction (1:56)
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Complete the Smart Speaker Mini-Class (12:02)
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Read This Article: Top Three Smart Home Ecosystems Overview
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Practice Quiz
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Gerard's Product Recommendations (Updated 2026)
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How-to Install and Setup a Nest Hub (9:16)
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How-to Install and Setup an Echo Show 8 (3:14)
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How-to Install and Setup a HomePod Mini (4:05)
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Technical Assignment 2 - Complete Lab Workbook
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Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Speakers
MODULE 3 - INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING SMART ALARM SYSTEMS
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Module Introduction (2:29)
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Complete Smart Alarm Mini-Video Class (14:04)
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Read This Article: Wireless Alarm Systems Overview
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Practice Quiz
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Gerard's Product Recommendations (Updated 2026)
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How-to Install and Configure a Ring Smart Alarm (13:09)
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How-to Install and Configure an Abode Smart Alarm (9:05)
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How-to Install and Configure a HomeKit Alarm (2:33)
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Technical Assignment 3 - Complete Lab Workbook
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Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Alarms
MODULE 4 - LIGHTING CONTROL INSTALL SERVICES
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Module Introduction (1:55)
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Complete the Lighting Control Mini-Class (24:17)
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Read This Article: Smart Lighting Control
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Practice Quiz
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Gerard's Product Recommendations (Updated in 2026)
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How-to Setup a Philips Hue Smart Lighting System (11:52)
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How-to setup a Wi-Fi Smart Bulb (Lifx) (6:24)
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Installing Smart Switches
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How-to Setup a Amazon Smart Plug (2:54)
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Technical Assignment 4 - Complete Lab Workbook
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Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Lights
MODULE 5 - HELPING YOUR CLIENTS TO SAVE ENERGY BY INSTALLING SMART THERMOSTATS
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Module Introduction (2:10)
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Complete the Smart Thermostat Mini-Class (15:58)
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Read Article: Smart Thermostats Overview
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Practice Quiz
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Gerard's Product Recommendations (Updated in 2026)
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How-to install a Nest Thermostat & Connect With Smart Speakers (27:48)
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Technical Assignment 5 - Complete Lab Workbook
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Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Thermostats
MODULE 6 - DESIGNING COMPREHENSIVE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS
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Module Introduction (2:37)
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Complete the Smart Camera Mini-Class (13:48)
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Read Article: Smart Camera Overview
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Practice Quiz
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Gerard's Product Recommendations (Updated in 2026)
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How-to Setup a Ring Indoor Smart Camera (7:02)
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How-to Setup a Ring Outdoor Smart Camera (3:44)
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How-to Setup a Nest Indoor Smart Camera (9:36)
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How-to Setup a Nest Outdoor Smart Camera (3:15)
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Technical Assignment 6 - Complete Lab Workbook
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Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Cameras
MODULE 7 - INCREASE YOUR CUSTOMERS SAFETY LEVELS
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Module Introduction (2:11)
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Complete the Smart Smoke Alarm Mini-Class (15:50)
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Read This Article: Smart Safety Devices Introduction
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Practice Quiz
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Gerard's Product Recommendations (Updated in 2026)
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How to Install a Nest Protect (14:39)
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Technical Assignment 7 - Complete Lab Workbook
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Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Smoke & CO Sensors
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How to Install a HomeKit Compliant Smart Smoke Sensor (2:53)
MODULE 8 - PERIMETER SECURITY & ACCESS CONTROL STRATEGY
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Module Introduction (2:14)
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Complete the Smart Doorbell Mini-Class (16:37)
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Read This Article: Smart Doorbells Overview
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Practice Quiz
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Gerard's Product Recommendations (Updated in 2026)
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How to Install and Set up a Wireless Ring Video Doorbell (7:20)
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Technical Assignment 8 - Complete Lab Workbook
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Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Doorbells
MODULE 9 - GROW THE NUMBER OF SMART ENTERTAINMENT INSTALLATIONS
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Module Introduction (2:48)
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Complete the Smart Entertainment Mini-Class (14:05)
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Read Article: About Media Streaming Devices
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Practice Quiz
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Gerard's Product Recommendations (Updated in 2026)
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How-to Setup a Fire Stick 4K Streaming Media Device (5:22)
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How-to Setup a Google Chromecast (4:08)
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How to Configure Multi-room Audio Capabilities on Your Client's Smart Speakers (1:16)
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Technical Assignment 9 - Complete Lab Workbook
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Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Media Devices
MODULE 10 - ADDING SMART DOOR LOCKS TO YOUR CUSTOMERS HOME
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Module Introduction (2:34)
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Complete the Smart Door Lock Mini-Class (13:18)
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Read This Article - Smart Door Locks Overview
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Practice Quiz
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Gerard's Product Recommendations (Updated in 2026)
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Smart Lock Installs Note
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Technical Assignment 10 - Complete Lab Workbook
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Problem Solving Cheat Sheet - Smart Locks
MODULE 11 - ADDING SMART WINDOW DRESSINGS TO YOUR CUSTOMERS HOME
MODULE 12 - IMPLEMENTING SMART HUBS
BONUS MODULE - ADD SMART HOME AUTOMATION FUNCTIONALITY TO CUSTOMERS HOMES
START YOUR SMART HOME INSTALLATION SERVICES SIDE HUSTLE COURSE
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Welcome (2:00)
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Step 1 - Preparing to Start your Smart Home Install Side Hustle (24:46)
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Assignment 1: Identify Goals
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Step 2 - Plan for Success (38:19)
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Assignment 2: Identify Target Market
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Assignment 3: List Services You Can Offer as an NGSHI
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Assignment 4: Identify Best-in-Class Smart Devices to Install
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Assignment 5: Compile a Partner List
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Assignment 6: Identify Three Smart Home Installation Packages To Sell
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Assignment 7: Price Each of Your Smart Install Service Packages
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Step 3 - Establish a Brand & Online Presence (20:26)
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Assignment 8: Identify a Name for Your Side Hustle
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Assignment 9: Implement a Web-Site
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Assignment 10: Create Two Social Media Accounts
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Step 4 - Launch Your Smart Home Install Side Hustle (21:34)
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Assignment 11: Pre-Launch Planning
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Assignment 12: Complete Launch Checklist
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Course Audio Files
YOUR SMART HOME BUSINESS-IN-A-BOX
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START HERE
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Welcome to Your Business in a Box (1:32)
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Lesson: The 90-Day Business Roadmap
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PHASE 1: SET UP YOUR BUSINESS
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The Smart Home Consulting Agreement
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Customer Job Completion Form
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The Smart Home Consultant's Pricing Guide
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AI-Assisted Business Setup Guide
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PHASE 2: LAND YOUR FIRST CLIENTS
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The Smart Home Client Getter Email Scripts
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Smart Home Site Audit SOP
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Organise your thoughts
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Smart Home Installer Tool: Wireless Network Foundation Assessment
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The Smart Home Consultant AI Prompt Pack
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PHASE 3: DELIVER PROFESSIONALLY
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Template - Proposal for Smart Home Automation Consultant and Design Services
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Best Practices
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NGSHI Voice Control Handover Template
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Pre and Post Service Call Email Swipe File
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Remote Support WorkFlow Process
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PHASE 4: BUILD YOUR BUSINESS
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Recommended Recurring Revenue Streams
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Target Profit Margins
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Installer Web-site SEO Keywords
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Recommended Smart Home Product Install Categories
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REFERENCE LIBRARY
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Cheat Sheet - Lutron Design
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Cheat Sheet - Ring Design
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Cheat Sheet - Sonos
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Wired Lighting Control Planning Worksheet
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Wired Keypad Configuration Form
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Prewire Cable Schedule
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How to Wire a RJ45 Connector [Video] (2:49)
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Multi-Room Music Prewire Cable Schedule
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Client Onboarding and Project Tracker
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Recurring Revenue Calculator
SMART HOME CONTENT VAULT
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Section Introduction (1:25)
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What Are Smart Homes? (45:28)
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Advising Your Clients How To Wire Their Smart Home (17:26)
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Smart Home Retrofit Solutions (49:26)
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Installing Smart Cameras (71:09)
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Increase Your Customers Safety Levels (41:46)
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Lighting Control Install Services (67:54)
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Installing And Configuring Smart Alarm Systems (8:34)
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Helping Your Clients To Save Energy By Installing Smart Thermostats (57:04)
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Offering Multi-Room Music Systems To Your Customers (22:47)
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Grow The Number Of Smart Entertainment Installations (26:10)
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How to Install a Samsung SmartThings Based Smart Home Automation System (117:05)
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How to Build a Smart Home Automation System Using Apple HomeKit Products (90:58)
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Preparing To Start Your Smart Home Install Business (21:45)
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Plan For Success (24:07)
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Establish Brand & Online Presence (36:46)
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Launch Your Smart Home Install Business (23:59)
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Make Your First Sale (7:20)
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Selling Remote Management Support Services (26:35)
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V1 of Course (Technical Foundations Master Class) Audio File
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V1 of Course (Business Foundations Master Class) Audio Files
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Make A Living As A Smart Home Installer Workbook
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Quiz - Technical Foundation Knowledge
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Quiz - Business Elements of Smart Home Install Business
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Section summary
SMART HOME COURSES MUSEUM SERIES
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Digital Convergence (13:41)
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Computer Networking (17:15)
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Home Network Defined (8:42)
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Home Networking Motivations (10:03)
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Home Networking Requirements (7:06)
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People Adopting Home Networking (7:38)
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Home Networking Technological components (12:25)
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Residential Broadband Introduced (13:14)
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Cable TV Broadband Introduced (14:27)
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Cable Modems Explained (17:04)
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Residential Gateway Introduction (9:12)
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Residential Gateway Architecture (8:31)
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Residential Gateway Marketplace (11:48)
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Introduction to Power Line Technologies (9:31)
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Powerline Obstacles (12:46)
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Powerline Modems (4:50)
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CEBus, LonWorks and X10 (13:17)
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Phoneline Technologies Overview (8:32)
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HomePNA Overview (7:06)
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HomePNA Technical Architecture (16:24)
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New Wires Home Networking (7:44)
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About IEEE 1394 (10:31)
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About USB (15:49)
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About Fast Ethernet (11:23)
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Understanding OSGi (12:22)
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Understanding Bluetooth (8:52)
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Inside Bluetooth (7:59)
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How Does Bluetooth Work? (7:56)
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Understanding UPnP (9:44)
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UPnP Protocols (9:44)
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Introduction to WLANs (7:49)
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IEEE 802.11 Wireless Standards (9:31)
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PSTN and ISDN Overview (10:24)
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Understanding xDSL (14:33)
CERTIFICATION WEEK
SMART HOME PROJECT PLANNER
CONCLUSION AND THANKS
