Avid Training Services: What you want, when you want it.

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1 Avid Training Services: What you want, when you want it.

2 The quality of the classes was impressive. The instructors were knowledgeable, the time was well spent and there was just the right mix of explanations and practice. Bill Mowen, engineer, 5280 Digital Avid Training Services match your learning style Learning is most effective when content delivery matches each student s learning style. The award-winning courses Avid offers blend the best of instructor-led classroom education with self-paced instruction and practice. It s easy to find the topic and level that s right for you. You pick the delivery method. Avid shows you how to make the most of both your talent and your technology. Classes. From introductory classes on the basics of digital video editing to advanced instruction in administering, configuring, and troubleshooting a full Avid Unity shared media environment, Avid Certified Instructors (ACIs) lead courses at our corporate headquarters in Tewksbury, Massachusetts and at Avid Authorized Education Centers (AAECs) throughout the world. On site training. Minimize scheduling hassles and travel expenses by bringing an Avid expert to your site. Your entire operation will benefit from a training blitz. elearning. For busy people needing an affordable, convenient alternative to classroom training, Avid now offers comprehensive self-paced, Web-based training through Avid Learning Excellerator (ALEX).

3 Have you put off training because it s hard to find the time? Do you find it difficult to remember everything you learned in a course? Does training content often seem to lag behind technology advances? Avid Training Services: A New Dimension in Learning Take advantage of Avid expertise Avid makes lifelong learning, career advancement, and personal development easy and convenient. No company understands today s evolving technology better than Avid, the recognized leader in designing, developing, and delivering the world s most innovative production solutions for broadcast, film, audio, and video. It s that combination of vision, quality, and industry expertise that distinguishes the Avid portfolio of training services. Keep current The pace of change in the digital industry continues to escalate, making it increasingly difficult to keep up with the subtleties of postproduction and intricacies of system integration. As a cutting-edge digital technology innovator, Avid understands that the knowledge you need to differentiate yourself is always changing. That s why Avid continually updates course content and offers new training delivery methods that accommodate your pressured and competitive work environment. Certification takes you to the next level Whether your focus is film, audio, video, broadcast, effects and animation, or media networks, Avid experts can show how certified knowledge widens your opportunities. The wide range of Avid certification options is designed to meet the diverse needs of every producer, editor, engineer, and workgroup manager.

4 Ever wish you could train when you have the time? Wouldn t you love a refresher on that course you finished months ago? Do you want more immediate access to up-to-date training? Introducing Avid Learning Excellerator (ALEX) elearning around the clock, around the world Avid Learning Excellerator (ALEX) is a next-generation, personalized portal to the Avid portfolio of Web-based and classroom resources, providing streamlined education for the busy professional. ALEX is a scalable, enterprise-wide learning environment, available 24/7, worldwide at learn.avid.com. ALEX overcomes the three biggest obstacles to training: time, expense, and logistics. No need to set days aside for training or budget for travel. Or tie up expensive editing systems. All you need is a computer with an Internet connection. Your personalized training partner ALEX intelligently fuses the strengths of Web technologies like search engines and database-driven dynamic content with on-demand instruction. By choosing a subject area of interest and a learning path, you establish a personal learning profile that updates automatically as you advance your learning and career. The comprehensive management tools in ALEX test knowledge, track progress, evaluate strengths and weaknesses, and provide continual feedback. And customized filters guide you to focus your training efforts on the learning modules you need most. Training the way you need it With ALEX, learning is more cost-effective, flexible, and convenient. All content is organized into short 10- to 30-minute lessons that fit easily into even the busiest days. And because ALEX is Web-based, content is always current, keeping you up-to-date as new technologies emerge. ALEX also features customized alerts notifying you about training news, content updates, and new offerings. ALEX Web courses allow you to train on the full range of Avid products, from Avid Deko to inews Instinct to Avid Unity. Content includes rich streaming presentations, hands-on exercises, and timely quizzes.

5 One-stop learning ALEX is a one-stop portal to all Avid Training Services, on the Web and in the classroom. It combines the best of individual learning with instructor-led classroom content. ALEX provides individualized, roles-based learning plans that map to each student s background, abilities, needs, and learning style. Whether it s one course or an entire certification path, ALEX provides an easier training option to help you maximize productivity. Refreshers whenever needed ALEX learning resources are available around the clock. That flexibility means you re able to get up to speed faster. Students and companies have access to on-the-spot refreshers, continual reinforcement, and a searchable database of course content for immediate problem resolution. Reusable content minimizes the training impact of employee turnover. ALEX also provides all students, regardless of where they work in the digital video world, with a consistent learning experience over years of career development. I never had the time or money to really learn what the systems are capable of. But with ALEX, I finally feel like I'm in charge of developing my own expertise. And the short lessons make it so much easier to retain what I learn." Ellen Boyce, chief editor, Chronicle, Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc. See the latest ALEX Web courses at: learn.avid.com

6 Avid Total Services Comprehensive and customizable Training Services Avid offers personalized training 24/7 worldwide. From the basics of digital video editing to advanced instruction in administrating, configuring, and troubleshooting, award-winning Avid Training Services combine the best of classroom and self-paced learning. Training is conveniently available at your site, at Avid headquarters, in Avid Authorized Education Centers around the globe, or even in your own home. Support Services Avid tailors support to your systems, needs, and budget. From planning and implementation through ongoing maintenance, Avid experts stand ready to build and test your uniquely integrated systems offsite before shipping, come to your site to facilitate new technology integration, or monitor and troubleshoot your entire operation remotely. Consulting Services Avid experts are eager to share their industry-leading expertise with you. Vision, digital know-how, and knowledge of best practices ease the planning, integration, and operation of your systems. Let Avid shoulder the responsibility of keeping your technology current and ensuring maximum return on your investment. To obtain course schedules for Avid Authorized Education Centers, to purchase self-paced offerings, and more, visit Corporate Headquarters AVID (2843) Asian Headquarters European Headquarters To find your local Avid office, visit Images Courtesy of: NY News 1 and ITV Central 2006 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Product features, specifications, system requirements, and availability are subject to change without notice. Avid, Avid Learning Excellerator, Avid Unity, Deko, do more, inews and Instinct are either registered trademarks or trademarks to Avid Technology, Inc. or its subsidiaries, in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. ATSSB0406