Summary of RCDD STUDY ROUND TABLE

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The RCDD study round table discusses the importance of the RCDD exam and how it can help individuals in their careers. Chuck, a successful RC DD practitioner, shares that it took him six times before he passed the test, and emphasizes the importance of studying group content and having encouragement from fellow RC DD practitioners.

• 00:00:00 The RCDD acronym stands for "Registered Communications Distribution Designer." This individual has successfully completed a comprehensive exam demonstrating their understanding of information and communication technology design principles. They know how to build out telecommunication spaces from equipment rooms to telecommunications enclosures and telecommunications rooms to connecting them properly with pathways for the backbone cabling and distributing out to horizontal work areas.
• 00:05:00 RCDD study round table host Chris discusses how people often have different learning styles, and recommends getting a credential or certification test in order to be more certain of what you're getting yourself into. He also points out that many people are retiring, so it is important to be prepared.
• 00:10:00 The RCDD study round table discusses how an rcdd can help an individual open more doors in their career. It is also recommended that people study for their test in a planned and organized manner to avoid any surprises on the test.
• 00:15:00 The RCDD study guide provides information on how to pass the RCDD exam. The test is broken up into five parts, with one part focusing on design, one part focusing on support, one part focusing on installation, one part focusing on business, and one part focusing on knowledge. There are a number of different ways to pass the exam, with experience and training in the field being the most common.
• 00:20:00 RCDD is a 200-question test that is now 100 questions long. There is no published passing grade, and it is evaluated on a regular basis. The goal of pursuing RCDD is to keep up with professional development requirements and to improve one's skills. Jeff Bjorklund, Hussein Habib, and Carlos Gallegos are all gentlemen who have been going through a study course with Chris. They all say that the passing grade is not important and that what is important is knowing how to study for the test.
• 00:25:00 The RCDD study round table discusses how much time people typically spend studying RCDD-related material. One participant says they typically spend two to three hours per week studying RCDD-related material, while another says they dedicate eight hours per week to it.
• 00:30:00 Chris discusses how he did the same thing as Jeff, studying every night and then taking a break during the day to spend time with his children. Carlos talks about how his biggest hurdle was getting himself to study regularly.
• 00:35:00 Chris discusses the benefits of using online resources for studying for the RCDD exam. He mentions Bixi and how their test prep class was helpful. Keith mentions that he and Chris have their RCDDs, which makes it easier to find resources.
• 00:40:00 The RCDD study round table discusses the importance of the RCDD and how it can help individuals in their careers. Some participants discuss how the RCDD has already helped them in their current positions, while others reveal that they are still waiting to see what the RCDD will do for them. Everyone agrees that the RCDD is not the end of the road, but rather the first hurdle in a longer journey towards becoming a better designer.
• 00:45:00 The RCDD Study Round Table video features Chuck, a successful RC DD practitioner, discussing the importance of studying for the RC DD exam. He shares that it took him six times before he passed the test, and emphasizes the importance of studying group content and having encouragement from fellow RC DD practitioners. The video concludes with Chuck wishing everyone the best of luck in their pursuit of the RCDD.