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IATSE in partnership with ENCORE andwith the generous support of the CanadaPerforming Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer:AV Fundamentals – WINNIPEG

Date: Wednesday March 29 Time: â€‹8:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: RBC Convention Centre, Pan Am Room This course serves as an Introduction into Event Technologies covering the fundamentals of an Audio-Visual Professional. We will examine set-up standards, video, audio, and lighting basics as they pertain to AV set up and operation in…

Read more IATSE in partnership with ENCORE andwith the generous support of the CanadaPerforming Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer:AV Fundamentals – WINNIPEG

IATSE Canada, with the generous support of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer a comprehensive training on “Basic Lighting Console Operation”. ST. CATHERINES, ON

Date: March 16, 2023 Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm Location: Partridge Hall, First Ontario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M2 This course is open to all performing arts workers and is being offered at no…

Read more IATSE Canada, with the generous support of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer a comprehensive training on “Basic Lighting Console Operation”. ST. CATHERINES, ON

IATSE Canada, with the generous support of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer a comprehensive training on “Bill 168 and the Ontario Human Rights Code”. – ST CATHERINES, ON

Date: March 28, 2023 Time: There are 2 sessions to choose from, please register for your preferred time. Session 1: 9:30am – 11:30am Session 2: 1:30pm – 3:30pm Location: Robertson Theatre, First Ontario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St Paul St,…

Read more IATSE Canada, with the generous support of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer a comprehensive training on “Bill 168 and the Ontario Human Rights Code”. – ST CATHERINES, ON

IATSE Local 822, with the generous support of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer a “Black Hair Education” course.- TORONTO

Date: Saturday March 25, and Sunday March 26th Time: 9:00 am â€“ 5:00 pm Location: Meridian Hall, 1 Front St E, Toronto ON M5E 1B2 This course is being instructed by Mykael Jackman, a leader in the hair industry for 30 years.  He is a Red Seal hairstylist/Barber Certified Teacher with…

Read more IATSE Local 822, with the generous support of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer a “Black Hair Education” course.- TORONTO

IATSE in partnership with ENCORE andwith the generous support of the CanadaPerforming Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer:AV Fundamentals – WINNIPEG

Date: Wednesday March 29 Time: â€‹8:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: RBC Convention Centre, Pan Am Room This course serves as an Introduction into Event Technologies covering the fundamentals of an Audio-Visual Professional. We will examine set-up standards, video, audio, and lighting basics as they pertain to AV set up and operation in…

Read more IATSE in partnership with ENCORE andwith the generous support of the CanadaPerforming Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer:AV Fundamentals – WINNIPEG

IATSE Canada in partnership with ENCORE and with the generous support of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer:AV Fundamentals – LONDON, ON

Date: Friday, March 10 Time: â€‹9:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: RBC Place Convention Centre, 300 York St, London, ON N6B 1P8 Room TBC This course serves as an Introduction into Event Technologies covering the fundamentals of an Audio-Visual Professional. We will examine set-up standards, video, audio, and lighting basics as they pertain to AV…

Read more IATSE Canada in partnership with ENCORE and with the generous support of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer:AV Fundamentals – LONDON, ON

<strong>IATSE Local </strong><strong>295</strong><strong>, with the generous support </strong><strong>of the Canada</strong><strong> Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer </strong><strong><em>Theatrical Fly Systems</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>and </em></strong><strong><em>Counterweight Rigging </em></strong><strong><em>Training</em></strong><strong><em>.</em></strong>

Date: March 28th, 2023 Time: 9:00am â€“ 5:00pm Location: Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Dr, Regina, SK S4S 7L3 This day long training course with instructor Rick Boychuk focuses on the safe operation and maintenance of theatrical counterweight rigging systems. Rick has been in the industry since 1977 and has served as TD, PM and designer…

Read more <strong>IATSE Local </strong><strong>295</strong><strong>, with the generous support </strong><strong>of the Canada</strong><strong> Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund, is excited to offer </strong><strong><em>Theatrical Fly Systems</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>and </em></strong><strong><em>Counterweight Rigging </em></strong><strong><em>Training</em></strong><strong><em>.</em></strong>

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Ableton’s guide to Synthesizers

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Ableton’s guide to Synthesizers

A look at audio analyzers and basic measurement principles

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A look at audio analyzers and basic measurement principles

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The Core Curriculum is a 6-part series where students are tested on general Professional AV Industry knowledge. Each HARMAN Professional University Certification will highly encourage a different combination of Core Curriculum courses based on the subject area and entry requirements for a particular course. Each Core Curriculum course consists of optional video training material and an associated online exam. Core Curriculum course completions demonstrate knowledge of industry concepts that will be needed for our training courses and do not expire.

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The Core Curriculum is a 6-part series where students are tested on general Professional AV Industry knowledge. Each HARMAN Professional University Certification will highly encourage a different comb…

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Various QSC Training such as:

  • Qsys Training
  • TouchMix Training
  • MP-M Series Training
  • Loudspeaker Training
  • PLD & CXD Training

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Various QSC Training such as: Qsys Training TouchMix Training MP-M Series Training Loudspeaker Training PLD & CXD Training

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Crown Audio, owned by HARMAN, manufactures power amplifiers and systems control products for professional audio markets worldwide.

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Crown Audio, owned by HARMAN, manufactures power amplifiers and systems control products for professional audio markets worldwide.

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Dave Rat is the owner of Rat Audio and the FOH Engineer for Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, Nirvana, Etc…

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The Dante Certification program provides an easy way for system designers, engineers and others in the industry to learn about Dante with in-depth training and promote their expertise. The certification program demonstrates your Dante proficiency to potential employers and clients. The certification program currently has three levels, but the goal is to add specializations by industry role in the future.

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The Dante Certification program provides an easy way for system designers, engineers and others in the industry to learn about Dante with in-depth training and promote their expertise. The certificati…

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We offer free, comprehensive product training to customers, integrators, IT staff, or anyone in AV who wants to build their Biamp knowledge. These courses also provide opportunities for accreditation and are the only way to become Biamp AV Lab Certified.

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Learn the practical skills that you need to become a live sound engineer: soundboards, mixing desks, microphones, equalization, effects, dynamic control, acoustics, direct boxes, cables, sound checks, PA systems and much more.

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Shure offers a variety of online training for sales, technical and general audio education.

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In The Know with Brad Schiller. How to know all things about Martin Lighting

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In The Know with Brad Schiller. How to know all things about Martin Lighting

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Steve has excelled over the many decades of luminary services in design, direction, programming, and pre-programming as well as training, utilizing items such as WYSIWYG, Capture, Vista, GrandMA and the Wholehog line of consoles. In fact, Steve and his brothers co-created several of the very popular Wysiwyg Tutorials that were available from CAST Lighting.

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Online videos about the ChamSys Lighting Systems

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Online videos about the ChamSys Lighting Systems

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PROMO CODE “act4me” until June 1st

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PROMO CODE “act4me” until June 1st

ETC Learning Stage Page where you can learn almost everything about ETC Products and DMX

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ETC Learning Stage Page where you can learn almost everything about ETC Products and DMX

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