Proficiency Testing Program for Qualified Open Systems Installers, Professionals and Integrators
The Proficiency Testing Program for Qualified Open Systems Installers, Professionals and Integrators provides a worldwide standard of proficiency for individuals that install, integrate and maintain systems utilizing LonMark certified products.

LonMark has developed a multi-phase, standardized testing program with local-language support whereby individuals can become certified at various technical levels via web-based proficiency testing. The program offering will range from support for large company testing and certifying staff at reduced costs to individual testing at multiple test centers around the world.

The LonMark Certified Professional, the first certification designation LonMark will offer, applies to people passing the professional test. It will provide a person with the credentials associated with fundamental knowledge of LonWorks® technology including terminology, basic architecture, network management tools, basic network engineering, system design, configuration, wiring, termination, routers, network interfaces, advanced system diagnostics, and HMI integration. This certification would apply to network integrators such as HVAC, lighting, security, and building automation and controls engineers.

Future phases of the program will offer designations for installer or technician level certification targeting an electrical or mechanical level installer. Plans are also underway for expert area certification as well in areas such as enterprise integration, advanced system architecture, and advanced system diagnostics.

The LonMark Certified Integrator designation will be for companies that have on staff at least one LonMark Certified Professional and have also completed additional practical demonstration of LonWorks technology abilities. This designation may also be used by regional LonMark Affiliates to further certify companies according to local/regional requirements.

Test candidates can leverage a number of existing education programs supported around the globe. For example, an existing text book: the LonWorks Installation Handbook (ISBN 3-8007-2906-7) is available to assist candidates in preparing for the first level exam. Additional sources of preparation will be available through standard courses offered by a variety of providers worldwide.

Registration
If you would like to view the testing schedule, test center locations and register to take the test, please visit the Global Testing Centers page.

Certified Professionals
If you would like to view a listing of individuals who have passed the credentialling program requirements, please visit the Certified Professional section.

If you have successfully taken the Certified Professional test and wish to use the LonMark Certified Professional logo on your business cards, please click here for our online logo agreement.