Netgear has announced a re-launch of its Netgear Academy. The educational platform is designed to democratise technical education across the networking and AV industries.
The new platform offers expanded courses and improved accessibility with all courses available for free to everyone from networking novices to seasoned professionals.
"The new Netgear Academy represents our commitment to removing barriers to technical education," said Gus Marcondes, global training manager at Netgear. "By making new certification tracks available for free, we're empowering individuals across the AV and IT industries with the knowledge they need to succeed today."
The redesigned Netgear Academy delivers practical, industry-relevant training that can be immediately applied in real-world scenarios, featuring:
- Expanded Curriculum covering Networking Fundamentals, Pro WiFi, AV over IP, and more.
- AVIXA Accreditation allowing professionals to earn recognised RUs (Renewal Units) toward CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) and ANP (AV Networking Professional) certifications.
- On-Demand Learning with access to course content anytime, anywhere.
- Monthly Content Updates reflecting the latest technological developments.
- Expert-Led Instruction from Netgear's IT and AV specialists.
The academy offers several professional certification tracks, including:
- Netgear AV Level One Certification - Providing essential networking competency for AV professionals with a focus on terminology, network functions, and efficient signal transmission over Ethernet networks.
- Netgear AV Level Two Certification - Advancing networking expertise for medium-scale networks up to 96 ports, with emphasis on centralized management using Netgear Engage.
- Netgear Broadcast SMPTE 2110 Training - Offering comprehensive instruction on the SMPTE 2110 standard for professional media transport.
These certification programs cover essential topics including IGMP Plus, multicasting, network topologies, and advanced configurations specific to Netgear products; knowledge that translates directly to improved deployment and management capabilities in the field.