| Program Overview |
As part of LonMark International’s ongoing efforts to help improve the education and competency of integrators and their staffs, we are introducing the next level certification program: LonMark Certified Integrator. This program is available to any integration company supporting the open, interoperable market. Companies can apply for certification and a review team will approve the certification based upon the requirements below. The certification is dedicated to a particular office of a company, not to the company in general. Each office must locally demonstrate their ability to comply with the requirements. Each individual office must apply separately.
A panel of peers will be set up to review applications and determine acceptance into the program. This panel will have final responsibility to approve or deny all applications. The panel will be open to any LonMark International member in good standing. The panel members must demonstrate their knowledge and ability to evaluate the applications. All panel members’ companies must become members of the LonMark Certified Integrator Program and remain members in good standing. |
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| Requirements |
| The following minimum requirements have been established. |
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Two staff members must have passed the LonMark Certified Professional exam and hold current credentials. Submit names of both individuals on the application (verified via LonMark’s Professional database). At least one certified professional must have their primary office at the certifying office location. A company regional specialist may be submitted and must provide the region for which they are responsible to fulfill the-two person requirement. A regional specialist may support multiple offices and qualify for this requirement for multiple locations. |
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Certifying company must be a member of LonMark International as an Associate, Partner, or Sponsor. |
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Certifying company must be a member of the local/regional LonMark International Affiliate. A certifying company must maintain membership in the local affiliate organization for the region in which they do business. If multiple offices attain certification in one region only one membership is required in the local/regional affiliate. Provide supporting documentation verifying local affiliate membership. |
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The candidate certifying company office must demonstrate proficiency and will be evaluated based upon the following criteria: |
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LonWorks platform training – list training classes taken and provide copies of certificates from current active personnel. Training classes include LonMark provided training, or 3rd party training. |
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Involvement in the LON community such as participation in the LonMark International Task groups, committees, boards, educational and promotional programs, etc. Evaluation will be based upon both corporate and local active involvement |
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Company proven field experience with LonWorks. |
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Provide reference projects (2 min) showing appropriate usage of LonWorks, multi-vendor, open system - for review by panel. |
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Companies must submit a documentation of the project they have done. |
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Submit one application per office – no company wide applications. Certification is for a specific address. |
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Application and renewal fees |
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Application Fee: $TBD
Annual Renewal Processing Fee:
Prior to Expiration - $0
After Expiration $TBD |
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Renewal date will coincide with LonMark International membership. |
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Benefits for LonMark International Certified Companies |
Benefits for LonMark Certified Integrators: |
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Use of LonMark Certified System Integrator logo |
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Listing on LonMark International website |
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Listing in LonMark International Product and Services Guide |
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Referral of bidders sought by LonMark International |
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Promotion by LonMark International to specifiers and owners |
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LonMark open specification framework to include language requiring LonMark Certified System Integrator Credential |
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Certificate and plaque for office display and use in bids |
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Letter of credential for office, includes designation of two current LonMark Certified Professionals |
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Promotion through LonMark International’s website, seminars, trainings, etc |
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Free publication of integrators case studies, projects, and company profile in LonMark Magazine and in the annual Case Study Book |
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Companies will be promoted in LM advertising and marketing |
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