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A/V Associate Certification Program
Establish Your Knowledge of A/V Technology
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When it comes to selecting a service provider, customers are well advised to seek out the most qualified and experienced professionals available. The online Extron A/V Associate Certification Program addresses this issue by providing the proper education and know-how you need in today's competitive marketplace — without extensive travel or disruption to your busy work schedule.
Our online training is designed to give you an up-to-date and comprehensive understanding of audio, video, and control fundamentals along with a greater awareness of systems technologies and improved troubleshooting skills.
Completing the A/V Associate Certification Program provides the following benefits:
- Increased familiarity with A/V technologies
- In-depth knowledge of Extron products and applications
- Excellent opportunity for new hires to get up to speed quickly
- Extron Certified A/V Associate official recognition
- Solid foundation for future Extron certifications
- 10 InfoComm® renewal Units (RUs) for maintaining InfoComm CTS certifications
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Become an Extron Certified A/V Associate
Before you can enroll in the online A/V Associate Certification Program, you must read and agree to the
terms and conditions under which Extron will grant professional certification.
If you have an existing Extron account, you will be prompted to log in to expedite your enrollment request.
To request enrollment into the A/V Associate Certification Program:
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If you have any further questions about the program, please contact your Extron Customer Support Representative.
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Acquired fluency and expertise in any field saves valuable time and money, and ensures a higher level of customer service and satisfaction. By enrolling in the A/V Associate Certification Program, you'll achieve industry-wide accreditation, while giving your customers the peace of mind they deserve.
Click here to download the Extron Certified A/V Associate Brochure.
AUDIENCE
This program is ideal for new hires, sales personnel, and anyone else who wants to attain a basic understanding of A/V technologies.
PREREQUISITES
There are no educational prerequisites. Our A/V Associate Certification Program can be applied as a standalone course or combined with other Extron training. The program serves as the foundation for future Extron educational opportunities.
DELIVERY METHOD
These courses are available exclusively online. All you need to access the course material is a computer with an Internet connection and an IE 5.5 Web browser or higher.
A/V ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
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The A/V Associate Certification Program consists of multiple online lessons. These lessons are subsets of the following general categories:
- Who is Extron?
- A/V Technologies
- Extron Product Solutions
- Extron Tools
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| Who is Extron? – This lesson focuses on Extron Electronics and its products and services. We explain who we are, what we do, our history, and important milestones. The company's founding principles and corporate philosophies are introduced and defined. The lesson ends with a look at Extron product categories.
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- Explain who Extron Electronics is and what we do
- Recount the history and important milestones of Extron Electronics
- Describe Extron's foundational principles
- Define the "Extron Way" and each of its components
- Identify various Extron product categories
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| A/V Technologies – Within this category, there are 12 lessons that provide a basic overview of technologies used in the A/V industry, including interfacing, switching, signal distribution, network connectivity, special purpose and MediaLink® system products, audio, cables, and more.
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- Video Sources and Signals
- Audio Basics
- Signal Processing
- Signal Distribution
- Control and Connector Mounting
- Remote System Control and Monitoring
- IP Link®
- MediaLink®
- Networking
- Cable Basics
- Fiber Optics
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| Extron Product Solutions – This lesson presents the wide range of Extron product solutions for A/V system applications.
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- Configurable Control Systems
- Twisted Pair
- Architectural Connectivity
- Switchers
- Matrix Switchers
- MediaLink
- PoleVault®
- DVI & HDMI
- Fiber Optics
- Signal Processors
- Scalers & Scan Converters
- Audio Products & Speakers
- Specialized Products
- Cables and Adapters
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| Extron Tools – This lesson focuses on Extron tools and resources, which are designed to provide you the means to find, understand, and implement the information necessary to your A/V system success.
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- S³ Sales and Technical Support Hotline and Support-On-Call service
- Extron Public Web Site
- Extron Custom Web Sites
- Informational Tools Online
- Configuration and Selection Tools
- Newsletters and other Subscription Services
- Catalogs and other Resource publications
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A/V Associate Certification program requirements:
- Complete all courses described above within 90 days of registration
- Complete comprehensive exam
- Renew annually by completing a free refresher course on Extron products
Complete the A/V Associate Certification Program and receive:
- Additional special program benefits to be announced
- Prerequisite qualifications for future advanced courses
- An official Extron Electronics AVA polo shirt
- Authorization to place the professional designation ''EAVA Certified'' after your name on a company business card, résumé, and/or related stationery. See Placement Guidelines for details.
FURTHER INFORMATION
To learn more about Extron's online training including details on how to register,please contact your Extron Customer Support Representative.
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