Design & Management credential
Registered Communications Distribution Designer
BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer® (RCDD®)
The RCDD is the most recognised credential in ICT infrastructure design. An RCDD designs communications distribution systems, supervises their delivery and signs off the quality of what is built.
About the RCDD credential
Who it’s for
ICT designers, consulting engineers and owner-side reviewers who set the basis of design on major projects.
What you’ll be able to do
- Define the scope of an ICT design
- Design ICT solutions to standard
- Support the bid and tender process
- Supervise installation against the design
Eligibility
One of three routes: two years of verifiable full-time work experience in ICT design plus a current BICSI TECH certification; two years of verifiable full-time equivalent ICT design experience plus two years of higher education coursework in ICT; or five years of verifiable ICT experience.
Recommended training
DD115, Best Practices of Telecommunications Distribution Design, and DD215, Applied Intelligent Building Design. DD101 and the RCDD Test Preparation Course are available online through BICSI CONNECT. Study reference: the Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM), 15th edition.
The exam
100 questions in 2.5 hours, mixing multiple choice, multiple response and enhanced matching. Based on the RCDDv15 exam blueprint.
Exam application: USD 510 member, USD 725 non-member, including the first attempt through Pearson VUE.
You apply to BICSI first. Once approved, you book your exam at a Pearson VUE test centre. [Pearson VUE centres in the Kingdom]
Keeping it current
Renewed on a recurring cycle with continuing education credits, including a BICSI ethics course each cycle. [CEC count and cycle length]
Your next step
Add DCDC for Data Centers or OSP for outside plant.
FAQ
RCDD, answered
Who should take the RCDD?
ICT designers, consulting engineers and owner-side reviewers who set the basis of design on major projects.
What are the eligibility requirements for the RCDD?
One of three routes: two years of verifiable full-time work experience in ICT design plus a current BICSI TECH certification; two years of verifiable full-time equivalent ICT design experience plus two years of higher education coursework in ICT; or five years of verifiable ICT experience.
Which course prepares me for the RCDD?
DD115, Best Practices of Telecommunications Distribution Design, and DD215, Applied Intelligent Building Design. DD101 and the RCDD Test Preparation Course are available online through BICSI CONNECT. Study reference: the Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM), 15th edition.
What is the RCDD exam like?
100 questions in 2.5 hours, mixing multiple choice, multiple response and enhanced matching. Based on the RCDDv15 exam blueprint.
Can I train for the RCDD in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. BICSI Saudi Arabia is in association with our affiliate Pro Skills Trainings, the BICSI ATF in the EMEA region. Current dates are on Courses & Schedule.
How do I keep my RCDD current?
Renewed on a recurring cycle with continuing education credits, including a BICSI ethics course each cycle. [CEC count and cycle length]
What comes after the RCDD?
Add DCDC for Data Centers or OSP for outside plant.
Ready to build what's next?
Join the community setting the standard for ICT infrastructure in the Kingdom.