InfoComm AV Online Classes: Info, Outlines, Registration
You can register for, and take any InfoComm online course through our Training system. By registering through us, you will be able to take any of the courses for which there is a fee for a substantial discount. Except for the QuickStart course, which is free, all the courses cost you only $20.00 each. Register with us by using: Local22trainingreg@comcast.net
Diego Puch is our course counselor. For questions and information contact him directly at: (703) 279-2179 or dpuch@infocomm.org
When you have registered with us, we will email him with your information and he will contact you and send you whatever you need to start the course.
- You will have 90 days to complete any course, on your own schedule, after contact with InfoComm.
- There are typically 20-30 hrs of work involved in each class.
- Lesson – Quiz is the structure of classes.
- Blocks and Section Review are included as well.
You can also use this link to get information from InfoComm’s website: Infocomm Education
There are 4 courses that are of most interest to us:
QUICK START TO THE AUDIOVISUAL INDUSTRY is online training providing a basic understanding of the audiovisual communications industry.
THE ESSENTIALS OF THE AUDIOVISUAL INDUSTRY provides a thorough introduction to roles in the audiovisual industry and the most basic introduction to technology concepts.
PRINCIPLES OF TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT integrates customer service skills, technical knowledge and practical tips to prepare you to meet the needs of AV technology in production situations.
AUDIO-VIDEO AND CONTROL SYSTEM NETWORKING includes the basics of networking, networking architecture, standards and terminology, and more advanced concepts such as network topology and IP addressing.
After successfully completing any of the courses, we should be contacted by InfoComm with that information for our database, but please let us know on your own as well. That information can be used by our call steward to increase your chances of getting hired for AV jobs. Some of the courses also make you eligible to take InfoComm’s certification exams. Contact us for information about reducing the rates for those exams.
About InfoComm:
InfoComm is the only trade association for the professional audiovisual (AV) communications industry worldwide. InfoComm is the founder of InfoComm International, the largest convention of AV systems integration and communications professionals who come to learn about the latest technologies, products, services and applications. InfoComm is sponsored by leading audiovisual and information communications manufacturers like:
Crestron, providing advanced control and automation systems of audio, video, lighting and HVAC for education, corporate, government and hospitality applications.
Extron Electronics, a leading manufacturer of professional AV system integration products including computer-video interfaces, switchers, matrix switchers, distribution amplifiers, video scalers, scan converters, signal processing devices, ethernet control interfaces, and high resolution cable.
Polycom, Inc., a leading provider of converged voice, video, web, and data solutions for emerging broadband networks.
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies, including digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT- LCDs.
Sony Electronics, a leading provider of audio/video electronics and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets.
TANDBERG, a leading global provider of video communication technologies serving to connect people with everyone, everywhere, and any time.
InfoComm is the industry leader in education and certification for AV professionals. The industry standard for professional expertise is InfoComm’s certified technology specialist (CTS) designation. InfoComm also offers information services including market intelligence, news, and an online database of over 80,000 AV products.
Website: www.infocomm.org
