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NBFAA and NTS Announce the Availability of New Courses
The National Training School Signs Bedrock Learning as New Training Partner

Irving, Texas, June 28, 2006 – The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) and the National Training School (NTS) announce the availability of new courses through an agreement with Bedrock Learning.

Bedrock provides a comprehensive training solution for home technology installers, sales, customer support, and other residential technology professionals. The company has more than 25 years of training and curriculum development experience and offers training on the fundamentals of installation.

NBFAA Education Committee Chairman, Paul Baran said the Bedrock partnership increases the training options for security professionals. “Providing these courses will expand our offerings and give members valuable training on the related systems that they are integrating with, or incorporating into, their current installations,” he said.

Helen Heneveld, president of Bedrock, said, “A great opportunity exists for security companies to expand their businesses by installing other systems in the home, such as audio and video distribution, along with home theater and home networking. We look forward to providing the training they need to be successful as they diversify, and we are excited to be working with NTS — the professional development and training leader for the electronic security industry.”

As a result of the partnership, the new online course offerings will include:

• Introduction to Residential Technologies
• Fundamentals of Structured Wiring
• Whole House Audio Technology and Distribution
• Home Theater Design and Installation
• Residential Telephone and Communications
• Residential Lighting Control
• Home Networking for Installers

NBFAA members will receive a 15 percent discount off the regular online courses and course materials, which are accredited for NBFAA/NTS continuing education units (CEUs).

About NTS

Founded by NBFAA in 1985, NTS gives students the choice of traditional classroom and more than 2500 online business courses with both NTS and partner programs. NTS is the definitive source for professional development and training for the electronic life safety and security industry. Offering more diverse training than any other association, NTS offers students the choice of traditional classroom or online training with both NTS and partner programs. NTS’s education and certification programs for security and fire alarm technicians assure competence in those who sell, monitor, install and service electronic systems. NTS has the most recognized training for licensing requirements. Nearly 30,000 students have completed NTS courses and thousands have been certified. NTS offers three certifications: Certified Alarm Technician (Level I); Certified Fire Alarm Technician; and Certified Alarm Technician (Level II).

For a comprehensive list of available training courses around the country, visit www.alarm.org. You may also contact an NBFAA state chapter for course registration information. For more information about NTS, call (866) 636-1687 or e-mail NTS@alarm.org.

About NBFAA

NBFAA, a non-profit 501(c) 6 trade association, is the nation's oldest and largest organization dedicated to representing, promoting, and supporting the electronic life safety, security, and systems industry. Member companies specialize in a wide spectrum of services to commercial and residential consumers, including security and fire alarms, video surveillance, access control and monitoring. In cooperation with a federation of state associations, NBFAA provides government advocacy and delivers timely information, professional development tools, products and services that members use to grow and prosper their businesses. The NBFAA may be reached at (888) 447-1689 or on the Web at www.alarm.org.

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