Ensuring ICT System Integrity – Bonding and Grounding Best Practices: Unveiling the Difference for Installation Perfection
2-hour Live Virtual Program with
Chuck Bowser, III, RCDD TECH
Designed specifically for ICT professionals, this instructor-led course builds a practical understanding of bonding and grounding, including its role in system safety, performance, reliability, and protecting ICT equipment and infrastructure.
What You’ll Learn
Comprehensive Knowledge
- Differences between bonding and grounding
- NEC and ANSI/TIA bonding and grounding requirements
- Benefits of proper bonding and grounding for ICT systems
- Key components of the telecommunications bonding infrastructure
- Grounding electrodes and grounding electrode systems
- Bonding requirements for ICT equipment, pathways, and cabling
Practical Skills
- Identify PBBs, SBBs, TBBs, TBCs, TEBCs, and BBCs and their functions
- Properly size and route telecommunications bonding conductors
- Apply correct bonding methods for racks, cabinets, cable trays, and pathways
- Recognize proper termination and connection methods
- Apply bonding requirements to armored fiber and shielded cabling
- Recognize common bonding and grounding installation issues and safety considerations
Enhanced Professional Profile
- Strengthen your professional development and demonstrate your commitment to continued learning.
- Earn 2 BICSI CECs upon successful completion if you are a credentialed professional
Networking Opportunities
- Connect with other ICT professionals
- Exchange insights and expand your professional network
- Build relationships that can lead to future collaboration and career opportunities
Who Is This For?
- Installers & Technicians – Build the knowledge needed to move toward design-level responsibilities.
- ICT Designers – Strengthen your technical foundation and design decision-making skills.
- Project Managers – Develop a deeper understanding of the ICT systems you’re managing.
- Estimators – Better understand the design concepts behind the projects you’re estimating.
Whether you’re building on years of field experience or expanding into design-level responsibilities, this program helps connect technical knowledge with practical application.
Meet Your Instructor
Chuck Bowser, RCDD TECH
Chuck Bowser brings more than 40 years of ICT industry experience spanning design, installation, project management, troubleshooting, quality assurance, and training.
Chuck combines decades of real-world field experience with practical instruction to help ICT professionals understand not only what to do, but why it matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is the virtual class? The live virtual class is approximately 2 housr.
- Does this class qualify for a BICSI CEC? Yes. Credentialed professionals can earn 2 BICSI CECs upon successful completion of the class.
- Who should take this class? This class is designed for ICT professionals involved in the installation, design, supervision, estimating, or management of ICT systems and infrastructure.
- How is the virtual class delivered? The virtual class is delivered live online, giving participants the opportunity to learn directly from Chuck and ask questions during the session.
- What if I need this training for my company? Yes. Chuck can provide face-to-face training for companies and teams at your location. Training can be tailored to your organization’s needs and schedule. Contact LTC to discuss availability, training requirements, and a custom quote.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Continue building your knowledge and earn 1 BICSI CEC with live virtual training.
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