Certs That Actually Matter

18/01/2026 33 min
Certs That Actually Matter

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Send us a textWe unpack which certifications actually change pay, trust, and opportunity, and we cut through hype around vendor badges, resume padding, and guaranteed outcomes. Along the way we map real paths from field to office, share RCDD study strategy, and highlight future-focused certs worth the effort.• tech hiccups, conference updates, community shout‑outs• acronym challenge: PBB defined as primary bonding busbar• why certifications matter when paired with standards• RCDD value, eligibility paths, and TDMM as a foundation• field design without the estimator title• vendor certifications: stacking, lock‑in, and hiring signals• best early certs for installers and why BICSI Technician has teeth• experience versus credentials and how managers weigh both• moving from field to office via PM, design, or safety• future‑facing areas: data centers, PoE, fault‑managed power, wireless, building automation• after RCDD: OSP before DCDC for most paths• smarter bidding and avoiding crowded bid listsHuge announcement, by the way. Remember, knowledge is power.Support the showKnowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at [email protected] Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH#CBRCDD #RCDD