As the convergence of AV and IT technologies continues to sweep across higher education and K-12 facilities worldwide, Atlona is introducing two new training pathways to strengthen AV understanding for instructional technologists and systems designers within educational institutions. The AV Education Technician certification offers learners an understanding of how to successfully install modern AV solutions in educational environments, while the AV Education Designer certification delivers similar benefits for those tasked with planning and designing AV systems for educational applications.
“Today’s educational institutions frequently handle their own AV planning, design and deployment, and require training resources that align with their distinct needs,” Roger Takacs, Strategic Account Manager at Atlona, said. Takacs is spearheading the company’s initiatives in the education vertical market. “Our new training certifications for educational technologists and designers combine the relevant core components of our existing, proven courseware with new content specifically developed around the needs of universities, colleges, and K-12 schools.”
The new offerings come as AV-over-IP solutions blur the lines between AV and IT responsibilities, requiring previously distinct staff to expand their skills and knowledge base. The AV Education Technician certification combines Atlona’s 100-level Foundational AV, 200-level Circuit-Based Solutions and 400-level Networking for AV courses. The AV Education Technician certification includes the same material, plus six additional Designing for Education sessions on topics including Classroom as a Studio, Velocity Control Solutions, Touchless Meeting Spaces, Collaboration Solutions, Flipped Classrooms and Divisible Teaching Spaces. Participants in either program also earn AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) Renewal Unit (RU) credits upon successful completion of the courses.
The new education-focused certifications are available immediately through the Atlona Training Portal.
“Professionals working from home are taking advantage of their extra time to engage in training programs to further educate themselves and upgrade their skills,” Eagle said. “Daily activity in the portal has more than tripled in recent months. Offering optimal training resources is part of our commitment to supporting our customers through long-term relationships, and we will continue to add new pathways as our product portfolio grows.”