AV Training

You'll need the basic building blocks to create a solid foundation for an AV design, installation, or management. Explore the training that fits your goals.

• What it is: Foundational training for AV careers or anyone who uses or buys AV systems and is curious about what kind of expertise it takes to create user experiences.
• Who it's for: Everyone who wants a broad understanding of audiovisual technologies and what it takes to make them come to life.
• Why should you? You need to avoid gaps in your knowledge base and create a solid foundation for yourself when starting in a new field. If you're curious about AV in general, this will satisfy your curiosity.

There's a difference between a good and bad installation. Check out this track to learn the right way to install an AV system.

• What it is: In-depth training will cover how to build, install, configure, and test an AV installation. 
• Who it's for: Individuals with general installation knowledge; installers wishing to advance their expertise; anyone who is responsible for AV systems installations; anyone curious about how to build, install, configure, and test an AV installation.
• Why should you? The difference between an amateur and a professional becomes very obvious when you're installing an AV system.

Using AV technology is without a doubt the norm in any live event, whether's it's a meeting or a performance. This exciting field requires that you know your stuff cold and can react immediately to any situation.

• What it is: Instruction and best practices for incorporating AV for meetings and events.
• Who it's for: Live events professionals who would benefit from a well-rounded knowledge base in AV.
• Why should you? Using technology for an event is becoming more complicated by the minute. You need to stay a step ahead to give audiences what they expect.

Skillfull AV designers bring their art to the established science of creating an AV system. Their system designs bridge the user's needs and the technologies required to deliver an exceptional communication experience.

• What it is: In-depth training covering both the theoretical and the practical elements of AV design.
• Who it's for: AV designers who have a general knowledge of AV design; designers wishing to learn more advanced topics or established AV standards.
• Why should you? A solid core of knowledge will give you and your clients confidence in your designs and will help build your reputation and expertise.

Technology managers run the AV departments of businesses, schools, governments, and more. They need an array of knowledge in both technical and business topics.

• What it is: In-depth technology management training geared to the AV manager.
• Who it's for: Anyone responsible or working within the department responsible for managing the AV system's implementation, use, and maintenance.
• Why should you? As an AV technology manager, you are responsible for the integrated planning, design, and operation of AV systems. Your role has become increasingly complex and constantly changing.

AV and IT are fully united. Whether your background is in either AV or IT — you need to know both sides of the technology.

• What it is: Training to help you gain an in-depth understanding of networks and how AV applications operate within them.
• Who it's for: Everyone in AV or IT.
• Why should you? You need to be able to troubleshoot and discuss with your IT or AV team why a piece of gear should or should not be on the network.

AV project management requires a broad understanding of both AV and project management principles. You'll need a solid basic AV knowledge as you approach the management topics that apply specifically to the AV project environment.

• What it is: Project management specific to AV systems.
• Who it's for: Project and program managers, directors, technology managers, sales staff, and anyone with an interest in how an AV project should be managed.
• Why should you? You need to have a firm grasp of all of the moving parts and how they fit together to create a solid framework for getting the job done well, on time, and on budget.