NETGEAR, a global leader in intelligent networking solutions, has expanded its NETGEAR Academy platform into what it describes as the industry’s most comprehensive free learning hub for AV-over-IP professionals. Available at academy.netgear.com, the platform now features training content from twelve leading AV and broadcast technology manufacturers, consolidating multi-vendor education into a single, accessible environment.
The expansion comes at a critical time for Asia Pacific markets, where enterprise, education, government, and live production sectors are rapidly shifting toward IP-based AV infrastructure. However, a persistent skills gap in AV-over-IP networking continues to pose challenges for integrators, IT departments, and managed service providers across the region.
Addressing the AV-Over-IP Skills Shortage
The NETGEAR Academy model is designed to bridge this gap by moving beyond siloed, brand-specific certification programs. Instead, it offers a collaborative learning ecosystem where professionals gain cross-functional expertise spanning networking fundamentals, AV-over-IP protocols, system configuration, troubleshooting, and real-world deployment strategies.
Unlike traditional manufacturer training programs, NETGEAR Academy adopts a vendor-agnostic framework. Third-party course content is presented alongside NETGEAR’s own curriculum, enabling learners to understand how diverse technologies and solutions integrate within real-world deployments, regardless of brand preference in project specifications.
AVIXA Accreditation and Professional Certification Support
The platform holds accreditation from AVIXA, allowing participants to earn Renewal Units (RUs) toward CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) and ANP (AV Networking Professional) certifications. This accreditation enhances the platform’s value for professionals seeking structured career advancement within the AV and broadcast technology ecosystem.
Twelve Manufacturers, One Unified Learning Hub
NETGEAR Academy’s third-party manufacturer training program now includes course content from twelve leading industry players: Allen & Heath, AVB Academy, Crestron, Dante by Audinate, Lightware, MuxLab, NDI, Powersoft, PTZOptics, Q-SYS, SDVoE Alliance, and Sennheiser.
All courses are offered free of cost and available on-demand, enabling flexible access for professionals worldwide. By lowering financial and logistical barriers to training, NETGEAR aims to accelerate AV-over-IP adoption and strengthen technical competencies across the broader AV-IT ecosystem.
With this unified approach, NETGEAR Academy positions itself as a strategic enabler for next-generation IP-based audiovisual infrastructure, supporting both workforce readiness and cross-industry collaboration.
Leadership Quote
“Asia Pacific is one of the fastest-growing markets for AV-over-IP, and the demand for skilled professionals is outpacing supply,” said Gus Marcondes, Global Training Manager at NETGEAR Enterprise. “NETGEAR Academy was built on the belief that the AV industry thrives when knowledge is shared across the entire ecosystem. By offering free training on the full AV over IP ecosystem, including a growing roster of third-party manufacturers, we’re giving integrators, IT teams, and broadcast engineers in APAC the end-to-end education they need to deploy and manage modern AV systems with confidence.”
All training content is available at no cost to learners and can be accessed on-demand, anytime, anywhere, removing traditional barriers to professional development for AV and IT practitioners across the region.
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